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    Three Solo Boats
    • Oct 13, 2020

    Three Solo Boats

    All three of these canoes were built on our standard Solo 11 1/2' forms. Each has the new stem/knee that allows the stringers to be...
    New Stem/Knee
    • Oct 10, 2020

    New Stem/Knee

    Our new stem/knee, born during the first months of the coronavirus, helps narrow the boat’s ends and adds significant length to the keel...
    Make a Self-Adjusting Backrest
    • Oct 8, 2020

    Make a Self-Adjusting Backrest

    This backrest is based on Peter Hornbeck’s design (Hornbeck Boats). I bought my first Hornbeck Boat 30 years ago and loved its...
    Watch our video "How to Build a Skin-on-Frame Double Paddle Canoe"
    • Nov 9, 2018

    Watch our video "How to Build a Skin-on-Frame Double Paddle Canoe"

    In this 25-minute how-to video Hilary Russell explains the key points in building his double paddle canoes, and has a table of contents...
    Watch a short video about our book "Building Skin-on-Frame Double Paddle Canoes"
    • Jun 9, 2018

    Watch a short video about our book "Building Skin-on-Frame Double Paddle Canoes"

    This generously illustrated 150-page book covers the building process of a double paddle canoe, with detailed directions on every step...

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