I've been paddling the Adirondacks in cedar strip canoes with my aunt and uncle for as long as I can remember, so when my uncle offered to help me build my own canoe, I leapt at the opportunity. This was one of the most magical months of my life, getting to be up in Vermont learning from one of my favorite people. I hope you enjoy this video as much as I enjoyed making it.
For those wondering: it took 30 days to build the canoe, another month to get a good final varnish coat (quarantine started though, so we slowed down), then 3 months to edit the video. The final boat is 43 lbs and 14' long.
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🎵 MUSIC CREDITS 🎵
Tracks, In Order
1. Chicken Cluster, written by Peter Macfarlane (my uncle!), Recorded by Atlantic Crossing, Album- Glory of the Day
2. Tater Gap, Peter Macfarlane, Atlantic Crossing, Album- Overtones and Undercurrents
3. Smig's Jigs, Peter Macfarlane, Atlantic Crossing, Overtones and Undercurrents
4. Tendrils, Peter Macfarlane, recorded by Frost and Fire, Album- Midwinter Spring
5. Aviatrix, written by Viveka Fox in honor of my first airplane solo, recorded by Atlantic Crossing, Album- Glory of the Day
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http://www.frostandfireband.com/
0:00 Introduction
1:12 Stripping Preparation
2:46 Stripping the Hull
5:30 Fairing the Hull
6:35 Fiberglassing
8:00 Interior Fairing and Fiberglassing
9:36 Advertisement
10:31 Gunwales
12:25 Decks
14:46 Thwart
15:53 Seats
17:22 Finishing
18:30 Maiden Voyage