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Title: A traditional style canoe
Post by: Ron LaClair on September 10, 2018, 10:23:45 PM
I've been drooling over this replica canoe. It's fiberglass in the style of a Algonquin birchbark canoe.

I can see myself going down Armstrong creek this fall  in it.  :jumper:


(http://www.shrewbows.com/rons_linkpics/canoe-for-ron.jpg)


Title: Re: A traditional style canoe
Post by: carbonflyr on September 10, 2018, 10:28:00 PM
you would look great in that :thumbsup:
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Post by: Pat B on September 10, 2018, 10:30:03 PM
That's a real beauty, Ron.The lacing around the bow and stern and along the gunnels along with the ribs gives it a realistic look.
Title: Re: A traditional style canoe
Post by: Ron LaClair on September 10, 2018, 11:30:17 PM
(http://www.shrewbows.com/rons_linkpics/canoe-indian.jpg)
Title: Re: A traditional style canoe
Post by: Roy from Pa on September 11, 2018, 04:19:52 AM
That's sharp Ron.

Go for it...

:thumbsup:
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Post by: WESTBROOK on September 11, 2018, 06:40:41 AM
Pretty sweet lookin Ron!  :thumbsup:
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Post by: Ray Lyon on September 11, 2018, 06:49:10 AM
 :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

The boys won't have to cross the river in waders to fetch deer. 👍👍
Title: Re: A traditional style canoe
Post by: ron w on September 11, 2018, 09:09:52 AM
Really neat.......
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Post by: Deertaker on September 11, 2018, 09:30:03 AM
that looks so cool!!
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Post by: reddogge on September 11, 2018, 01:42:19 PM
What's the weight and specs?
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Post by: trad_bowhunter1965 on September 11, 2018, 05:04:00 PM
 :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Post by: Soonerlongbow on September 11, 2018, 05:29:02 PM
I plan on using my old canoe this fall as much as possible.
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Post by: smokin joe on September 11, 2018, 05:41:37 PM
Ron:
I'm thinking you NEED that canoe for your shoulder rehab.
:goldtooth:
Title: Re: A traditional style canoe
Post by: Roy from Pa on September 11, 2018, 06:53:23 PM
Sorry Ron..

I already bought it:)

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Title: Re: A traditional style canoe
Post by: WVFarrier on September 11, 2018, 08:37:34 PM
You can drop it off here roy
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Post by: WVFarrier on September 11, 2018, 08:39:50 PM
Who made it? id love to getnone
Title: Re: A traditional style canoe
Post by: Ron LaClair on September 11, 2018, 08:49:23 PM
You can see it on www.barkcanoe.com
Title: Re: A traditional style canoe
Post by: John3 on September 11, 2018, 11:18:43 PM
Nice...!  I've been a canoe guy my whole life...
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Post by: Hud on September 11, 2018, 11:32:42 PM
Great idea, let us know how far he is on deliveries.
Title: Re: A traditional style canoe
Post by: Ron LaClair on September 12, 2018, 07:32:06 AM
QuoteGreat idea, let us know how far he is on deliveries.

If I send him a deposit now he says it'll be done by mid October and delivered to my buddy in the U P where I can pick it up on the way to deer camp the 1st of November.  :readit:
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Post by: Roger Norris on September 12, 2018, 04:26:39 PM
That's going to look great in my canal on ALGONQUIN DRIVE.

After we get blood all over it in November, of course  :biglaugh:
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Post by: pavan on September 12, 2018, 07:35:15 PM
I am not so sure about this birchbark look alike, the hull design looks fine, but one of these for about the same money would get the job done with more ease and comfort with no waiting period.  https://www.sourisriver.com/quetico-16
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Post by: Burly on September 12, 2018, 10:20:44 PM
That would be nice.
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Post by: Ray Lyon on September 12, 2018, 10:30:24 PM
Roger, the ghost of Armstrong Creek would not approve of use in Detroit area. Best to leave it in U.P. 
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Post by: lablover on September 13, 2018, 08:50:44 AM
Who builds that one Ron? That's a gorgeous canoe. 
Title: Re: A traditional style canoe
Post by: Ron LaClair on September 13, 2018, 08:55:48 AM
www.barkcanoe.com
Title: Re: A traditional style canoe
Post by: Orion on September 13, 2018, 10:56:11 AM
Interesting concept.  Ralph Friese (who passed a few years ago) of Chicagoland Canoe built many fiberglass replicas of Voyager birchbark canoes for camps and Hollywood movies.

The interior ribs contribute to the look, but really wouldn't be necessary with a fiberglass hull and add extra weight.  I expect they quiet the boat a bit though.
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