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...
- Oct 9, 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...
- Oct 7, 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...
- Nov 8, 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...
- Jun 8, 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...