Cedar Strip Canoe Kits and Plans

REVISED AND EXPANDED IN 2015  Now revised and expanded with 32 pages of color and an updated resources section, this international bestseller, know...

Choose from one of our designs to build the canoe of your choice, from light day trippers to high capacity models ready for the backcountry. Not su...

A fast light day tripper: • Length 17' 7.5"• Maximum beam 33.5"• Beam waterline 33.6"• Beam gunnel 32.25"• Bow height 21.25"• Centre Depth 12"• Dra...

Length 16' Maximum beam 30.5" Beam water/ line 27.5" Beam gunnel 29.5" Bow height 22" Centre depth 12"Draft 4" Displacement 300 lbs. Wetted surfac...

The Quetico is a big, versitle open water boat for people who travel long distances with heavy loads.John Winters has given the boat a lot of rocke...

The Cirrus is a no compromise approach to the performance touring canoe. This is not a rehash of an outmoded racing hull, but a clean, fresh approa...

For Canadians, the two week wilderness vacation in a canoe is a tradition. But, paddling into remote wilderness is not a job for the timid nor for ...

The Kipawa is the forerunner of a new breed of fast, seaworthy and maneuverable tripping canoes designed to meet the modern tripper's needs. For th...

The Mattawa is a truly extraordinary small canoe. Quick and responsive, it is a delight to paddle in all conditions. Through subtle manipulation of...

The Following Comments courtesy of Rob Macks, DesignerI had a dream of having a canoe light enough to carry across a portage in one trip, with a pa...

Overall Length: 14'10"Waterline Length: 14'2-1/2"Maximum Beam: 30"Waterline Beam: 27-1/4"Draft: 3.2"Bow Rocker: 1.73"Stern Rocker: .82"Design Load:...

Kite Dimensions Overall Length: 14’10” Waterline Length: 14’-2.5” Maximum Beam: 30” Waterline Beam: 27 ¼” Bow Height: 19” Center Height: 12 ¼” Ste...

The Following courtesy of Rob Macks, Designer Wee Two's light weight and small size make it a Tandem boat that's a dream. For the fisherman or exp...

The Following courtesy of Rob Macks, Designer Wee Vera's light weight and small size make it a solo boat that's a dream. For the fisherman or expl...

The Following comments courtesy of Rob Macks, Designer Wee Robbie's light weight and small size make it a solo boat that's a dream to paddle. For ...

Use our Canoe Kit bundle to select the items you need to build your own wooden canoe.  Below you will find all the materials necessary to complete ...

A fast light day tripper • Length 17'• Maximum beam 30.7"• Beam waterline 28.5"• Beam gunnel 25"• Bow height 16"• Centre depth 11.25"• Stern height...

• Length 15'• Maximum beam 33.25"• Beam waterline 33.4"• Beam gunnel 34.3"• Bow height 19.25"• Centre depth 13.1"• Draft 4.46"• Displacement 400 lb...

• Length 15'6.5"• Maximum beam 35"• Beam waterline 31.75"• Bow height 20"• Centre depth 13.5"• Draft 4"• Displacement 337 lbs• Wetted surface 22.85...

A large volume tripping canoe: • Length 16' • Maximum beam 35" • Beam waterline 33.25" • Bow height 19.25" • Centre depth 13.25" • Displacement 420...

A popular Peterborough Classic: • Length 16'• Maximum beam 32.5"• Beam w/l 29.5"• Beam gunnel 31.5"• Bow height 26"• Centre Depth 13.5"• Draft 4"• ...

• Length 15'• Maximum beam 36"• Beam waterline 33"• Beam gunnel 34"• Bow height 19.5"• Centre Depth 13"• Draft 4"• Displacement 345 lbs.• Wetted su...

A classic double paddle solo canoe: • Length 12' 10.5"• Maximum beam 27"• Beam waterline 24.5"• Beam gunnel 27"• Bow height 17"• Centre depth 10.2"...

A pocket-sized Prospector: • Length 15'• Maximum beam 35.2"• Beam waterline 33.72"• Beam gunnel 33.5"• Bow height 22"• Centre depth 13.5"• Draft 4"...