Very nice mod and I actually think cutting in the middle of the seat was a great idea. It allowed for perfect nesting and gave the seat extra support. 10/10
Great looking boat! I don't know if you'll see this comment, but I'm currently planning my own which is very similar to this but scaled down a bit to fit in my car, and with a few adjustments to allow a sail.I am just wondering what you did to waterproof/seal your wood, and how well did it hold up for you? I know epoxy + fiberglass is probably the best way to go, but yours looks like it is just varnished or something, and I am trying to cut as many costs as possible so I am hoping there is a cheaper solution.
really nice build, next video use a tripod please. Love the idea of a canoe, but don't want to drive down the freeway with a 16 foot giant banana on top... what could go wrong. thanks for the inspiration.
This looks awesome, how did you work out where the cuts should be to make it nest? I'm currently building the same plan, and have the same issue of transport and storage.
hi friend, nice work !! congratulations !! you think is possobile to provide me the plans for this boat at my em-ail ? thanks in advance, regards ! stay fine, stay safe !
hi - im looking to make a small nesting boat, shorter than this - could i simply build the front 2 sections, with the rear section a transom to fit a small trolling motor? thanks!
I doubt you would end up with the most hydrodynamic design. Might be better to lop off just a foot or two and put in a transom for a trolling motor. You could make it in 2 sections. Don't forget to add flotation somewhere because a lead acid battery could easily sink it if you capsize!
Question - For the seal between the bulkheads is that some sort of rubber padding glued to one side that seals the bolt holes and sections from water? Great vid on how the nesting canoe works!!
Thanks. Yes. It is 1/8 inch neoprene. I bought about a yard of it from Chesapeake Light Craft - that is the material they use for their nesting boats. I glued it on with contact cement, then cut around the edges with a knife. Like I said in the video, I think it is possible to make washers out of inner tube rubber, or something similar, but the neoprene works well.
lol - Can't believe I missed the ending where you described that! Had to turn off the volume near the end. Thanks for the reply and for writing it out - great way/look to seal the bolt holes, but I see how rubber washers could work as well.
