What kind of wood to use for a canoe

Gunwale wood recommendations - woodenboat, Do folks have a wood that they like for gunwales? this is for a 15' sail and oar boat. i used doug fir on my last build and it tends to splinter a bit. i was planning on cherry for this boat, because of its smooth, tight grain and workability, but i wonder if it's a bit too stiff to make the bend easily. these rails will be epoxied in place, epoxy and paint coated..

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Choosing wood strip-built canoe - woodenboat, I agree part, good epoxy lessens weight boat significantly large bearing total weight boat. build wee lassies wr cedar, redwood, sassafrass eastern white, total difference (hull weight / trim) 2-3 pounds based wood type.. How replace gunwales wood work canoe, How replace gunwales wood work canoe: canoe refurbished good , plastic good shape. wood work removed replaced, leaving canoe great.. What common type wood boat, The common wood, boat doubt, plywood. ridged, dimensions greater planks, easily cut put . fiberglassed, absolutely water tight. plywood boats als.

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