If you are keen on building your own boat, learning how to build a canoe may be your safest bet if you are a complete beginner in boat building. Canoes are simply one of the easiest boats to build. I wouldn't be surprised if you can get it built over a weekend.
Of course, as with other boats, there are many variations of a canoe. Some will be more complicated to build while there are those really simple plywood canoes for beginners. It's simple and yet, it does the job perfectly.
First thing you need to consider in building a canoe would be material you are going to use. As I've mentioned earlier plywood is one of the easiest material you can work with. Not to mention, it is cost effective as well. Other alternative would be other types of woods, canvas canoe or fiberglass.
One important reminder though, if you are going to use fiberglass is that you have to put on some safety filter to cover your mouth and nose. The fibers may pose a danger once it gets into your res... [more]

Types of outrigger canoes

A six-person outrigger canoe

A variety of boat types exist, including the OC1, OC2, OC3, OC4 and OC6 (with the respective number of paddlers using a single hull outrigger canoe), and the DC12 or OC12 (with twelve paddlers using a double hull outrigger canoe, two six person canoes rigged together like a catamaran). The shorthand form is also commonly written as V1, V2, V6, etc.

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Types of outrigger canoes A six-person outrigger canoe A variety of boat types exist, including the OC1, OC2, OC3, OC4 and OC6 (with the respective number of paddlers using a single hull outrigger canoe), and the DC12 or OC12 (with twelve paddlers using a double hull outrigger canoe, two six person canoes rigged together like a catamaran). The shorthand form is also commonly written as V1, V... [more]

Canoes have long been known to be a great way to get outside and enjoy the water whether for recreation, fishing, or multi day excursions. Over the last several years there has been a huge increase in the popularity of the inflatable canoe. Inflatable canoes have become extremely well made and can be far more convenient own than a regular hard-shell canoe.
Below are the five top benefits to using an inflatable canoe:
1. Convenience
An inflatable is very convenient to own. You can deflate it, roll it up, put it in its carry bag and store it anywhere. This is ideal for anyone who lives in a condo or a small space. They are typically fairly light weight and are extremely easy to transport. They will easily fit in the trunk of your car, in an RV and many can even be checked onto an airplane. They are truly a convenient way to get out and on the water.
2. Affordability
As a general rule inflatables tend to cost less than their hard-shell counterparts. The price... [more]