I have long thought that Michael's design is one of the best plywood canoes ever developed, and you did a fine job building it. Congratulations. Hope it carries a big buck for you someday. Chris (in Maine)
Phil, I've been looking at quite a few of these self builds and I have to say I'm really impressed with what you've created here....I'll definitely be pinching a few of your ideas. A beautiful boat, well done!
Oh you most welcome Phil Christ. I just love these amazing projects done in brutal honesty and in a clean, educational and no nonsense fashion. Also enjoyed the trip update on your blog - unforgettable stuff man.
It was definitely a fun project and very satisfying to actually take it on the river. I have two small boys now and don't have time to do this type of thing anymore. I hope that when they get older we can build together and go on river trips together.
Oh man that sure is an adventure in itself - the small boys I mean ... Enjoy them as much as all your projects ... Children after are the sons and daughters of Life's longing for itself ...
@Edwin Dueck Yes, the canoe is light enough that I can carry it by myself. I don't think you will have any problems carrying it. Thanks for watching! Phil
Here's a few things for building boats:Give yourself plenty time.Use done for you boat plans.(I read about these and more from Denelle Boat Builder site )
Nice boat.... I built a 9 foot canoe in 2 days took about 6 hours total time not counting waiting times for drying/curing.... Made it from 2 sheets 4X5 5 ply 3/8ths came out easy stronger than ever needed very durable 1 person canoe that could hold 3 people uncomfortably and 2 semi comfortable.... Plus lots of gear.... It only had a 1/2 keel which should have been 2 inches for such a short boat however adding a decent rudder cured the yaw allowing it to hold a nice line...... Worked well sailing and with both ends turned up for a single box over foam outrigger could clip along very well with a decent size sail..... Just flip the outrigger which auto locked into gate latches when tacking or jibing and that was great fun..... Could have used a dagger board instead or side board or even make a center board but I prefer out rigger setup to keep it simple and not affect gear hauling
Thanks, that sounds very interesting. Mine is still running strong, took it out on an overnight river camping trip a few weeks ago. Thanks for watching!
Hi Phil. I am also thinking about to build the quick canoe for my family. Nice idea with the dry box. If I really build it then I will also make the dry box. Thanks for this idea. Greetings from Bavaria/Germany Tom
I think you would really enjoy this boat. Not only is it a good boat, it is also a fun project. I hope you and your family have a great time on the water! Thanks for watching! Phil
I noticed this video is 10 years old. If you still have it, how well is it holding up and what would you have done differently? I'd love to see another video on it now! Great looking boat! You did a nice job!
It’s still holding up good. I keep it out of the weather when I’m not using it. I’ve applied another coat to the bottom after it wears off some. I can’t think of anything I would change, it’s been a good boat. Thanks for watching!
Love that you didn't paint it....starting on building one with my daughters...love the simple design but looks elegant....one question:..what is the width of the canoe in the middle? What is the length of your dry area in the front of the canoe??...I dont know proper names just know how to build stuff....thank you for your time and any help you can give...beautiful build brother!!!!
Thanks for the comments. I think the width in the middle is around 33 inches at top edge and maybe 29 inches at the bottom. I'll have to get some measurements for the dry area. I just used leftover plywood to build it. I know you and your daughters will enjoy the build and the times on the water. Good luck and hope you have fun!!
Hi Phil I'm not sure who built it looks like plywood. 3 people looked at it and Quoted me a price $40. but My Nephew said it was worth about $300. its light weight. I just found all this out yesterday.. Thank you.
Look's great i plan on building a viking style long boat this summer and spending 100 on wood and 50 on varnish and other stuff to make it wetter tight is allot better sounding than spending 2000 on a canoe. any tip's on how to mount a sail and keel in a way so it wont rip the boat to shred's?
adsfacvadtrvawefdgh jdsfpoiajsdpo That sounds like a fun project. I'm not familiar with mounting a sail, but as long as you have enough supports it should be ok. Thanks for watching!
+mikeshanas Thanks! It is fairly stable. I normally operate it solo and have no problems with stability. When you have two people in the boat, it is a little more unstable. The hard edges and keel make it track very well. Thanks for watching!!Phil
Hey Phil great little boat I'm Tim from Two Wolves Archery and can relate when I see nice work like this I was thinking of building a small skiff like this one and came across your video would love to see some plans let me know if that's possible thanks
Hey Tim, thanks for the comments. I purchased the plans online (www.duckworksbbs.com/plans/storer/qc150/index.htm). If you have any questions let me know. It is a fun project. Thanks, Phil
Congratulation, this is a beautiful one! As I see you decided to use the canoe without painting. Can I ask how much epoxi was used to protect the wood fair enough? And how much is the final weight of the canoe? Thanks a lot, cheers from Hungary!
Thanks for the comments! I used 2 coatings of epoxy and then 3 coatings of marine varnish. I think the weight is around 70 pounds. Thanks for watching!
The graphite just helps to slide over obstacles. It doesn't provide much more protection than the epoxy and fiberglass. It also looks kinda cool. The only brace is the keel running down the length of the bottom. I used stainless steel screws and epoxy + wood flour to secure it to the bottom. All joints and pieces of wood are glued together with epoxy and wood flour. The perpendicular joints are filleted with epoxy and wood flour and then fiberglassed for a strong joint.
jacob brunberg It is a very fun project and I get many compliments when it is out on the water. If you need any help or have any questions feel free to ask, I'll try to help any way that I can.
@Dave839 I have two young kids now and I haven't been able to use it as much as I would like. It has held up nicely though and I keep it out of the weather when not on the water. It does track nicely with the small keel and I am still able to maneuver it easily. Thanks for watching, Phil
I read some of the comments, you guess it weighs about 50 lbs, so you can portage it by your self? I have been looking for a canoe. But Fiberglass is to heavy, kevlar is costly and cedar takes a long time to build. I need something lite enough that I can carry be my self. Most of the time I don't have a partner to come with me. I have been thinking of building a cedar canoe, but I want it to be strong enough if I get in rough water.
Thanks! I did apply about 3 coats of epoxy with light sanding between each coat, then I applied about 3 coats of varnish with light sanding between each coat. Thanks for watching, Phil
@@pchrist08 OK thanks for getting back to me so sharpish. I was hoping you had just applied the varnish and no epoxy. I'm wondering if the varnish will go straight on the ply.
@@Robswoodworkingdiy You should be able to just apply the varnish directly to the ply without any problems. I think the epoxy will just create a more durable base layer. The main reason I used the varnish was for the UV protection that it adds. Thanks, Phil
Considering its simple design it is a very elegant canoe having all the good basic required points. The plan view is a sinusoidal shape and the fact that the sides are quasi parallel , the sinusoidal plan is projected to the lower chine where due to the narrowing of the bottom more than the top, this sinusoidal shape is transferred to the keel shape or rocker. All this means that this boat would fit nicely into the wave it produces and so that means a good limiting natural speed where the immersion from bow to stern would almost be constant at its natural speed which seems to be easily achieved. When a boat like this is driven at its natural speed, hence the wavelength set up is almost as long as the boat, I prefer to call this condition a planing mode . With the right wave behind this boat would surf so easily without digging its bows down. ( When I see boats like this, my mind always depict the synchronisation of AC alternators with each other where their have to be synchorinsed but not in phase. Their sinusoidal shapes shift with respect to each other as the rocker of this boat shift with respect to the wave of its own making. That sinusoidal shape, for a rocker of a boat, in my opinion is the most natural shape as it is related to a simple harmonic motion with no losses of the higher harmonics. I have to do some work in realting this analogy, but I am sure that is what good boats should aim at. Boats what are designed on a straight keel may have other conveniet charactersitic but they are not as efficient as a boat with a rocker as this one. Sorry about all this, but that is the trouble with engineers, their mind is always on how to get efficiency and aiming for a wave without harmonics is one way) The finish is superb, which makes it attractive with that wooden 'veins' cutting out the monotonous colours of painting and fiberglass, A good boat for a father to enjoy with his family. The fact that it is an open boat, one must be careful the condition it is used in open seas, but all my boats were open boats and then do take a lot before one needs to go back to harbour. This is almost the same shapes as the Dory they used for cod fishing, so I need say no more. Congratulations for your work. A thing of such beauty is a joy forever! I do not know what said that , but it certainly applies in this case , such beauty such simplicity
Thanks very much for this insight and positive comments. It does seem to move well in the water and I mainly use it on small rivers and lakes. Thanks for watching. Phil
Thanks! Yes, I have taken it on several river trips. 2 of them were 20+ mile overnight trips. It has worked out very well. Visit the link in my description for more photos.
I've been looking at boat plans and I'm 99% sure I'll build a Quick Canoe as a trial project before tackling anything bigger. How stable is it? I've paddled aluminum and fiberglass canoes and all manufactured canoes I've been in are are stable enough for me to stand in.
Reuben Hubert It is very stable with one person in it and you can easily stand. In my opinion, it is not as stable as a normal manufactured canoe. I have successfully paddled with two people on many occasions and it worked well. Thanks for watching, Phil
Thank you. I know that standing in a canoe isn't the brightest thing to do, but I used to do it when I was young and stupid. It did let me see how much it could take before it went over.
hey i bought michael storers plans and am going to build the canoe and when reading through the plans i was confused about what the skeg doubler was and how to build it could you show me what it is so that i can get a better idea of what i am trying to put together
This is just a piece of wood glued down at both ends to provide extra support for the skeg. You can see them in this picture: photos.app.goo.gl/wBLKQMtdtxqb5vdS7 They will be visible from inside the boat on the floor and the screws will go through this doubler and into the skegs underneath. Let me know if you have any further questions. Thanks for watching, Phil
I purchased the plans from DuckWorks: www.duckworksbbs.com/product-p/oz-quickcanoe-id.htm. The plans listed all supplies that are needed. I used 1/4" pine plywood and ripped a 1" x 4" for all other pieces needed. All other supplies were purchased from DuckWorks as well: Marine Expoxy, Fiberglass, Graphite Powder, Wood Flour, etc. Thanks for watching, Phil
It cost me between $200-300 to build. It just depends on the type of wood you use and accessories you add. The most expensive items are epoxy and the fiberglass. That will cost you at least $100. I used 1/4" pine plywood and it was about $20 per 4' x 8' sheet.
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Ray Edmondson I just used some Graphite Powder from here (www.duckworksbbs.com/supplies/additives/graphite/index.htm) and added it to my Marine Epoxy from here (www.duckworksbbs.com/supplies/epoxy/marinepoxy/index.htm). It seems to protect the bottom very well. Thanks for watching and I can't wait to see the pics of your boat. Thanks, Phil
ireland66613 I think it is a steady boat. I had no problems paddling it by myself loaded down with camping gear. With two people it is a little tippy but haven't flipped it yet. Thanks for watching, Phil
I just bought the plans to the boat and looked through them several time. I'm unclear as to whether the spar urethane goes on before or after the epoxy.
The spar varnish goes on last. It will provide the UV protection. The epoxy goes directly onto the wood. I'm glad your building one, it sure is a fun project. Let me know if you have any more questions and thanks for watching. Phil
Also, you will want to lightly sand between each coat / application of epoxy and urethane. This will allow each layer to bond better and provide a smoother finish.
Thanks very much!! This was a Quick Canoe designed by Michael Storer. I bought the plans from DuckWorks Boat Building Supplies (www.duckworksbbs.com/product-p/oz-quickcanoe-id.htm). Thanks for watching, Phil
Knowing cheap HD plywood I'd for sure spend the little extra and get real marine grade ply. Super strong and long lasting. Don't cut corners on your wood. I had a Ply Boat and it was made with real Marine Ply. Boat was made back in the early 60's. Glen L Ski Tow. Trust me. Marine Ply is the only way to go. Two sheets won't break the bank. Still cheaper than buying even a used aluminum canoe.
And some marine ply has more layering. But yeah, regular exterior and marine ply use the same waterproof adhesive to laminate. Still, I wouldn't build a boat from box store ply unless it was intended to be semi-disposable. Bina fide lumber yard plywood is gonna cost you but it'll probably last longer.
Glad I read through the comments first before asking Phil the same question haha but might I say that is a dam good looking boat if you dont mind me askin what state do you live in to see what water ways you have to deal with and if you got gators..... Haha great build!
Thanks very much!! I live in south Alabama. Most of our rivers are sandy bottom with a few hard clay shoals. Mostly flat water, but does get a little rough around those shoals. We do have gators, but they are very shy and rarely are seen. Thanks for watching!! Phil
I purchased the hatch door from DuckWorks Boatbuilder's Supply (www.duckworksbbs.com/hardware/hatches/index.htm). It is intended for this use, it has a rubber gasket to seal the door. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching. Phil
The boat looks great! I'm planning on building one too.. Where did you buy your fiberglass cloth at? At Home Depot they seem to only have small portions of it.
Thanks!! I got all of my materials from Duckworks Boat Builder's Supply (www.duckworksbbs.com/supplies/cloth/index.htm). They have all of the supplies you will need. Thanks, Phil
I just bought a hand built canoe and I think it was also a quick design. I'm not much of a woodworker but I want to get this thing in the water ASAP because I'm getting back into fishing. so quick question: the bottom feels really thin. is that normal? also I'm thinking of adding fiberglass clothe to the bottom line you have here because of that thinness, kind of makes me afraid I'll break it if I don't reinforce it. is there any you recommend that's cheap? also, thank you for recommending that varnish because I still need to finish it. lastly, between the bottom board and the walls there is what looks like some glue or something. is that normal? it looks like it's missing in some spots on mine, will gorilla glue do the trick? thank you in advance for your help.
The wood used in my boat is 1/4" plywood. This is strong enough and it will flex some when you are standing on it. This is normal. As long as the wood stays in good condition you will be ok. The layer of fiberglass cloth will be an added layer of protection against stumps, logs, rocks, etc. and should help it last longer. I got my fiberglass cloth from Duckworks Boatbuilder's Supply, I don't have any other prices to compare with. Where the walls meet the bottom, there should be a fillet of epoxy glue. If there are spots where some is missing, you can either fill this in with epoxy mixed with wood flour (also can be purchased from Duckworks). This is a very strong glue that will not only seal the joint to keep water out, but also provide a very strong joint. I guess you could possibly use gorilla glue or some other type of construction adhesive as long as it is rated for outdoor use. You may want to lightly sand the areas before you apply it. Thanks for watching and thanks for the comments. Phil
Thanks Phil. I ended up using clear FlexSeal on the bottom where the fillet epoxy glue was. Instead of just doing it in spots I did the whoooole thing. I got fiberglass clothes but couldn't get a roll of it, instead I got about 5 clothes cut to be about 4ft by 2ft. I'll just lay them down on the bottom of the boat and bring them up the side about an inch. Should I lacquer the wood before putting fiberglass on? I was told not to. After the fiberglass is on and the resin is dry, should I lacquer over that? I was also told not to do that and to just leave it but I'm a fan of consistency and I'm afraid if I don't do it it'll wear faster. Thanks again for the info, very helpful.
I would not lacquer the wood before putting the fiberglass on. I would put a coat of resin on the wood first, and then do a light sanding before placing the fiberglass cloth. After the fiberglass cloth and resin has cured, then you may need to do a light sanding and apply another coat of resin to fill the cloth and make it smooth. The main purpose of the lacquer is to help with UV damage, so I would put a coat on the areas that will be exposed to sunlight. I used a graphite epoxy coating on the bottom of my boat and then I used lacquer everywhere else to help protect it from the sun damage. The lacquer will not be a hard protection layer, you will need to touch it up and apply more (lightly sanding between coats) as you wear it off. The resin and fiberglass will be the hard protection layer, so you can put several coats of resin on your fiberglass to build up a thick, smooth layer (lightly sanding between coats).
Okay, great, thank you so, so much. I'm going to go ahead then and put the fiberglass on the entire bottom of my boat and up the sides about an inch or two. After it's dried I'll put on another layer or two of resin to give it some added protection. Then last question - when it's done, should I put lacquer over it the same way I've been putting lacquer coats on the rest of my boat? I've literally put like 4 or 5 coats on and I'm doing the 6th tonight. IDC how much it adds to the weight, I want this boat to last forever. Then tomorrow or the next day I'm doing the fiberglass bottom and then when that's done I just need to lacquer the inside of the boat and I'm good to put her on the water!
If you plan on storing the boat upside down in direct sunlight, then yes, I would recommend putting some lacquer on the bottom to protect the resin from UV damage. I don't think it will hurt anything to put it on the bottom. It may not slide over obstacles as easy as resin does because it sometimes has a sticky texture (resin cures much harder). Post a video of the boat when your finished, I'd love to see it. Phil
Bom dia amigo!gostei muito da sua canoa,trabalho excelentcomo faço para obter planos de construção desta canoa, gosto muito da idéia, faça você mesmo,PARABÉNS e boas remadas!
Do you have one sheet of 1/4 inch for the floor or did you use two layers . I just bought the plans for the Quick Canoe. can you stand up and bow fish out of your canoe is it wide enough?
Yes, it is one sheet of 1/4" plywood for the floor. You will use two (~7 feet) pieces and join them together in the center. I also put a sheet of fiberglass over the bottom for extra strength. It is stable enough to stand in. I have paddled while standing. Thanks for watching, Phil
Phil Christ How many sheets total to build the boat 2 Like the plans say. I was thinking of making a 3 seat version and making it 17 or 18 ft long. What do you think?
Ray edmondson I don't see anything wrong with that. You could just add in extra pieces between the two bottom and side sections. The other pieces (gunwales and keel) can bee made longer as well. Post some photos or videos when you are done, I think that will be a nice build.
I'm glad you like it. Thanks for the comment. It was definitely a fun project and I am very happy with the results. Let me know if you have any questions and good luck.
logan grande No I did not. It is a single layer of 1/4" plywood, but I did add a layer of fiberglass across the entire bottom and up the sides about 6 inches. Thanks, Phil
I'm not exactly sure what the weight limit is. We have probably had over 400 pounds in the boat with no problems. I have not tested any weight limits. Thanks, Phil
It cost me between $200-300 to build. It just depends on the type of wood you use and accessories you add. The most expensive items are epoxy and the fiberglass. That will cost you at least $100. I used 1/4" pine plywood and it was about $20 per 4' x 8' sheet.
+Karen Webb Hey Karen, I'm not experienced in determining the worth of a boat. What type of construction is it (plywood, strip, fiberglass)? Depending on the construction type and the type of materials used, the value can probably vary. Maybe with this information somebody else can help you determine its worth. Thanks, Phil
I have seen a version like that. I think they used a trolling motor. That would definitely come in handy on long trips. I do have a 1968 1.5 HP Evinrude outboard that I plan on building a side mount for to use on long or open water trips. Thanks for watching.
Obviously you're a careful man who pays attention to detail and takes pride in your work. To be blunt, it'd be a crying shame if you simply built one boat and moved onto something else. Depending on where you live and what your interests are, I'd love to see you put that talent into another boat that just might be kicking around in the back of your head but you haven't made a firm decision on it.....
Darth Belal Thanks for the comments! I really do enjoy building things. Since I built this boat, I did build one more just like it for a friend. Since then, my wife and I have had two baby boys. Now that I have two little boys, I have very little time to build anything. I hope to be able to build some more boats in the future with my sons. Thanks, Phil
I have long thought that Michael's design is one of the best plywood canoes ever developed, and you did a fine job building it. Congratulations. Hope it carries a big buck for you someday. Chris (in Maine)
I agree, it is a great design and cuts through the water nicely. Thanks for watching!
Phil, I've been looking at quite a few of these self builds and I have to say I'm really impressed with what you've created here....I'll definitely be pinching a few of your ideas. A beautiful boat, well done!
Thank you very much. Feel free to use any ideas you find. It is still going strong after all these years. Thanks for watching!
Oh man, your canoe looks amazing. Very nice work. I wish building a canoe just like yours
Thank you very much!!
Fantastic job on building your canoe... you should be proud of what you have done.
Thanks very much! It was a satisfying build.
Phil
She is a thing of beauty indeed. Great job man. Thank you for posting.
Derick Williams Thank you very much and thanks for watching!
Oh you most welcome Phil Christ. I just love these amazing projects done in brutal honesty and in a clean, educational and no nonsense fashion. Also enjoyed the trip update on your blog - unforgettable stuff man.
It was definitely a fun project and very satisfying to actually take it on the river. I have two small boys now and don't have time to do this type of thing anymore. I hope that when they get older we can build together and go on river trips together.
Oh man that sure is an adventure in itself - the small boys I mean ... Enjoy them as much as all your projects ... Children after are the sons and daughters of Life's longing for itself ...
@Edwin Dueck
Yes, the canoe is light enough that I can carry it by myself. I don't think you will have any problems carrying it. Thanks for watching!
Phil
Here's a few things for building boats:Give yourself plenty time.Use done for you boat plans.(I read about these and more from Denelle Boat Builder site )
Nice boat.... I built a 9 foot canoe in 2 days took about 6 hours total time not counting waiting times for drying/curing.... Made it from 2 sheets 4X5 5 ply 3/8ths came out easy stronger than ever needed very durable 1 person canoe that could hold 3 people uncomfortably and 2 semi comfortable.... Plus lots of gear.... It only had a 1/2 keel which should have been 2 inches for such a short boat however adding a decent rudder cured the yaw allowing it to hold a nice line...... Worked well sailing and with both ends turned up for a single box over foam outrigger could clip along very well with a decent size sail..... Just flip the outrigger which auto locked into gate latches when tacking or jibing and that was great fun..... Could have used a dagger board instead or side board or even make a center board but I prefer out rigger setup to keep it simple and not affect gear hauling
Thanks, that sounds very interesting. Mine is still running strong, took it out on an overnight river camping trip a few weeks ago.
Thanks for watching!
The wood pattern along with the craftsmanship well done one more coat interior with grit keeps you from sliding overboard lol . Awesome project .
Thanks for the comments! You are right, it is a little slippery when wet. It does get sand in it along the trip that helps some lol.
Looks awsome. Know how much it ways? Does it coast well in the water
Hi Phil.
I am also thinking about to build the quick canoe for my family. Nice idea with the dry box. If I really build it then I will also make the dry box.
Thanks for this idea.
Greetings from Bavaria/Germany
Tom
I think you would really enjoy this boat. Not only is it a good boat, it is also a fun project. I hope you and your family have a great time on the water!
Thanks for watching!
Phil
I noticed this video is 10 years old. If you still have it, how well is it holding up and what would you have done differently? I'd love to see another video on it now! Great looking boat! You did a nice job!
It’s still holding up good. I keep it out of the weather when I’m not using it. I’ve applied another coat to the bottom after it wears off some. I can’t think of anything I would change, it’s been a good boat. Thanks for watching!
Awesome! I would love to try that sometime
It is definitely a fun build! I think you would enjoy it. Thanks for watching!
Love that you didn't paint it....starting on building one with my daughters...love the simple design but looks elegant....one question:..what is the width of the canoe in the middle? What is the length of your dry area in the front of the canoe??...I dont know proper names just know how to build stuff....thank you for your time and any help you can give...beautiful build brother!!!!
Thanks for the comments. I think the width in the middle is around 33 inches at top edge and maybe 29 inches at the bottom. I'll have to get some measurements for the dry area. I just used leftover plywood to build it. I know you and your daughters will enjoy the build and the times on the water. Good luck and hope you have fun!!
Phil Christ thank you brother
Great workmanship and I love the decals. Nice canoe!
Thank you very much and thanks for watching.
Hi Phil I'm not sure who built it looks like plywood. 3 people looked at it and Quoted me a price $40. but My Nephew said it was worth about $300. its light weight. I just found all this out yesterday.. Thank you.
Look's great i plan on building a viking style long boat this summer and spending 100 on wood and 50 on varnish and other stuff to make it wetter tight is allot better sounding than spending 2000 on a canoe. any tip's on how to mount a sail and keel in a way so it wont rip the boat to shred's?
adsfacvadtrvawefdgh jdsfpoiajsdpo That sounds like a fun project. I'm not familiar with mounting a sail, but as long as you have enough supports it should be ok. Thanks for watching!
thank ya.
Love it, very inspirational since I'm also interested in building a boat.
TransNation Thanks, I hope you get to build one. It is a very enjoyable and satisfying hobby. If I had the time, I'd be building more.
By far the best one I like. For plywood.
+Matt M Thanks for watching and leaving feedback!!
Beautiful canoe. Great job! How stable is that flat bottom? I bet those hard edges make it turn great.
+mikeshanas Thanks! It is fairly stable. I normally operate it solo and have no problems with stability. When you have two people in the boat, it is a little more unstable. The hard edges and keel make it track very well. Thanks for watching!!Phil
Wow. Very nice. I am going to try and do one this winter!!!
Thanks! I hope you enjoy the build!
Phil
Hey Phil great little boat I'm Tim from Two Wolves Archery and can relate when I see nice work like this I was thinking of building a small skiff like this one and came across your video would love to see some plans let me know if that's possible thanks
Hey Tim, thanks for the comments. I purchased the plans online (www.duckworksbbs.com/plans/storer/qc150/index.htm). If you have any questions let me know. It is a fun project.
Thanks,
Phil
Thanks I'll check that out
It's beautiful, it's very nice.
Russell Moseley Thank you very much!!
great work. very nice canoe. thanks for sharing.
G Harris Thank you and thanks for watching!
Congratulation, this is a beautiful one! As I see you decided to use the canoe without painting. Can I ask how much epoxi was used to protect the wood fair enough? And how much is the final weight of the canoe? Thanks a lot, cheers from Hungary!
Thanks for the comments! I used 2 coatings of epoxy and then 3 coatings of marine varnish. I think the weight is around 70 pounds. Thanks for watching!
Great job! Do u still have it ?how’s it holding up?
Thanks! I do still have it. I haven't been using it much lately, but it is still holding up well. I keep it out of the weather.
cool boat man i wish i had the room for a project like that
+James Storm Thanks man and thanks for watching. It was a fun project and I hope to be able to build more in the future.
The graphite just helps to slide over obstacles. It doesn't provide much more protection than the epoxy and fiberglass. It also looks kinda cool.
The only brace is the keel running down the length of the bottom. I used stainless steel screws and epoxy + wood flour to secure it to the bottom. All joints and pieces of wood are glued together with epoxy and wood flour. The perpendicular joints are filleted with epoxy and wood flour and then fiberglassed for a strong joint.
thanks its a really neat looking canoe i think im going to make one like your's
jacob brunberg
It is a very fun project and I get many compliments when it is out on the water. If you need any help or have any questions feel free to ask, I'll try to help any way that I can.
thanks i will probily have some questions come spring im in wisconsin its way to cold to start now
Terrific information and thanks for posting on youtube. Glad you like the canoe.
It is designed for electric trolling motor.
@Dave839 I have two young kids now and I haven't been able to use it as much as I would like. It has held up nicely though and I keep it out of the weather when not on the water. It does track nicely with the small keel and I am still able to maneuver it easily.
Thanks for watching,
Phil
I read some of the comments, you guess it weighs about 50 lbs, so you can portage it by your self?
I have been looking for a canoe. But Fiberglass is to heavy, kevlar is costly and cedar takes a long time to build.
I need something lite enough that I can carry be my self. Most of the time I don't have a partner to come with me.
I have been thinking of building a cedar canoe, but I want it to be strong enough if I get in rough water.
Really nice job. Nice finish and stylish paint. Like the features too...carrying yoke and hatch are slick. Thanks for some great incentive for me.
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Thanks for the comments! Good luck and would love to see what you come up with.
Very nice looking canoe.
Thank you very much!!
Phil
Hi Phil. The canoe looks great, on the inside of the canoe did you apply just varnish or epoxy 1st then varnish. Thanks
Thanks! I did apply about 3 coats of epoxy with light sanding between each coat, then I applied about 3 coats of varnish with light sanding between each coat.
Thanks for watching,
Phil
@@pchrist08 OK thanks for getting back to me so sharpish. I was hoping you had just applied the varnish and no epoxy. I'm wondering if the varnish will go straight on the ply.
@@Robswoodworkingdiy You should be able to just apply the varnish directly to the ply without any problems. I think the epoxy will just create a more durable base layer. The main reason I used the varnish was for the UV protection that it adds.
Thanks,
Phil
Considering its simple design it is a very elegant canoe having all the good basic required points. The plan view is a sinusoidal shape and the fact that the sides are quasi parallel , the sinusoidal plan is projected to the lower chine where due to the narrowing of the bottom more than the top, this sinusoidal shape is transferred to the keel shape or rocker. All this means that this boat would fit nicely into the wave it produces and so that means a good limiting natural speed where the immersion from bow to stern would almost be constant at its natural speed which seems to be easily achieved. When a boat like this is driven at its natural speed, hence the wavelength set up is almost as long as the boat, I prefer to call this condition a planing mode .
With the right wave behind this boat would surf so easily without digging its bows down. ( When I see boats like this, my mind always depict the synchronisation of AC alternators with each other where their have to be synchorinsed but not in phase. Their sinusoidal shapes shift with respect to each other as the rocker of this boat shift with respect to the wave of its own making. That sinusoidal shape, for a rocker of a boat, in my opinion is the most natural shape as it is related to a simple harmonic motion with no losses of the higher harmonics. I have to do some work in realting this analogy, but I am sure that is what good boats should aim at. Boats what are designed on a straight keel may have other conveniet charactersitic but they are not as efficient as a boat with a rocker as this one. Sorry about all this, but that is the trouble with engineers, their mind is always on how to get efficiency and aiming for a wave without harmonics is one way)
The finish is superb, which makes it attractive with that wooden 'veins' cutting out the monotonous colours of painting and fiberglass, A good boat for a father to enjoy with his family. The fact that it is an open boat, one must be careful the condition it is used in open seas, but all my boats were open boats and then do take a lot before one needs to go back to harbour. This is almost the same shapes as the Dory they used for cod fishing, so I need say no more. Congratulations for your work. A thing of such beauty is a joy forever! I do not know what said that , but it certainly applies in this case , such beauty such simplicity
Thanks very much for this insight and positive comments. It does seem to move well in the water and I mainly use it on small rivers and lakes. Thanks for watching.
Phil
Thanks! Yes, I have taken it on several river trips. 2 of them were 20+ mile overnight trips. It has worked out very well. Visit the link in my description for more photos.
I've been looking at boat plans and I'm 99% sure I'll build a Quick Canoe as a trial project before tackling anything bigger.
How stable is it?
I've paddled aluminum and fiberglass canoes and all manufactured canoes I've been in are are stable enough for me to stand in.
Reuben Hubert It is very stable with one person in it and you can easily stand. In my opinion, it is not as stable as a normal manufactured canoe. I have successfully paddled with two people on many occasions and it worked well.
Thanks for watching,
Phil
Thank you.
I know that standing in a canoe isn't the brightest thing to do, but I used to do it when I was young and stupid. It did let me see how much it could take before it went over.
Nice looking canoe.
+Martin Heermance Thank you!
Very nice ....Great Job Man !!!!
Thanks very much and thanks for watching!!
Phil
Did Browning sponsor you, they should be. Greetings from Belgium 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
They did not, lol. That would have been a good idea I think. Thanks for watching!
hey i bought michael storers plans and am going to build the canoe and when reading through the plans i was confused about what the skeg doubler was and how to build it could you show me what it is so that i can get a better idea of what i am trying to put together
This is just a piece of wood glued down at both ends to provide extra support for the skeg. You can see them in this picture: photos.app.goo.gl/wBLKQMtdtxqb5vdS7
They will be visible from inside the boat on the floor and the screws will go through this doubler and into the skegs underneath. Let me know if you have any further questions.
Thanks for watching,
Phil
Looks really good. Do you have the plans for this canoe?
I purchased the plans from Duckworks, you can view the details and dimensions on the product page: www.duckworksbbs.com/plans/storer/qc150/index.htm
Phil Christ Thanks a lot!
Do you have any information you can share on the plans? On the material? I would like to build the same boat.
I purchased the plans from DuckWorks: www.duckworksbbs.com/product-p/oz-quickcanoe-id.htm. The plans listed all supplies that are needed. I used 1/4" pine plywood and ripped a 1" x 4" for all other pieces needed. All other supplies were purchased from DuckWorks as well: Marine Expoxy, Fiberglass, Graphite Powder, Wood Flour, etc.
Thanks for watching,
Phil
Where could we get free plan? Thanks.
It cost me between $200-300 to build. It just depends on the type of wood you use and accessories you add. The most expensive items are epoxy and the fiberglass. That will cost you at least $100. I used 1/4" pine plywood and it was about $20 per 4' x 8' sheet.
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Beautiful work! Have you taken it out much? Cheers!
Thanks! We have recently had a baby, so my trips have been limited. I have not taken it out lately.
Thanks,
Phil
Nice build, What dos it weigh ?
Smokeydabee Charles Coleman Thanks! I would guess that it weighs about 50 pounds.
Thanks for watching!
Hey Phil what brand graphite epoxy did you use on the bottom? I'm almost done with my canoe. ill send you some pic's when I'm done. Thanks
Ray Edmondson I just used some Graphite Powder from here (www.duckworksbbs.com/supplies/additives/graphite/index.htm) and added it to my Marine Epoxy from here (www.duckworksbbs.com/supplies/epoxy/marinepoxy/index.htm). It seems to protect the bottom very well. Thanks for watching and I can't wait to see the pics of your boat.
Thanks,
Phil
muy buena canoa amigo buen trabajo una pregunta como consigo los planos para a ser la canoa saludos
No nesecita planos es bien sencilla
Construye una de carton primero 24 pulgadas aprox. y mide las dimenciones y cambiales a gusto buena suerte
may I ask how steady was you boat. Great video thank you for showing us
ireland66613 I think it is a steady boat. I had no problems paddling it by myself loaded down with camping gear. With two people it is a little tippy but haven't flipped it yet.
Thanks for watching,
Phil
Awsome I just ordered my set of plans thank you much appreciated
ireland66613 No problem. I hope your enjoy it and post a video when you are done.
I like it. It looks very useful.
What type of plywood did you use?
Rodney Smart Thanks very much! I used 1/4" pine plywood.
I just bought the plans to the boat and looked through them several time. I'm unclear as to whether the spar urethane goes on before or after the epoxy.
The spar varnish goes on last. It will provide the UV protection. The epoxy goes directly onto the wood. I'm glad your building one, it sure is a fun project. Let me know if you have any more questions and thanks for watching.
Phil
Also, you will want to lightly sand between each coat / application of epoxy and urethane. This will allow each layer to bond better and provide a smoother finish.
Man very nice work..nice boat ...and I cand the planes where? Or is this your design?
Thanks very much!! This was a Quick Canoe designed by Michael Storer. I bought the plans from DuckWorks Boat Building Supplies (www.duckworksbbs.com/product-p/oz-quickcanoe-id.htm).
Thanks for watching,
Phil
Love the look of the veneer on that plywood. Nice job
+ksjdhg Thanks very much!! I like the natural look of wood as well. Thanks for watching!
Phil
Knowing cheap HD plywood I'd for sure spend the little extra and get real marine grade ply. Super strong and long lasting. Don't cut corners on your wood. I had a Ply Boat and it was made with real Marine Ply. Boat was made back in the early 60's. Glen L Ski Tow. Trust me. Marine Ply is the only way to go. Two sheets won't break the bank. Still cheaper than buying even a used aluminum canoe.
The glue used in marine plywood is the same as the glue used in BC plywood. The only difference between the two is marine plywood has no voids.
And some marine ply has more layering. But yeah, regular exterior and marine ply use the same waterproof adhesive to laminate. Still, I wouldn't build a boat from box store ply unless it was intended to be semi-disposable. Bina fide lumber yard plywood is gonna cost you but it'll probably last longer.
"Pad Eyes" you must have been in the Navy or Marines!! Nice boat
Thanks! LOL, I was not, but thanks for watching.
Phil
Good job, sir!
RKlasanov Thanks very much!
This is wicked cool!!!!
Thanks! It was a very fun and rewarding project. Thanks for watching!
Nice job bro
Thank you very much and thanks for watching!!
Phil
Great job mate, a lovely canoe! 👌
Thank you very much and thanks for watching!
I really like this. How much did the whole build cost?
MSL209 I would estimate between $200-$300. It depends on the type of wood you use. Thanks for watching!
Glad I read through the comments first before asking Phil the same question haha but might I say that is a dam good looking boat if you dont mind me askin what state do you live in to see what water ways you have to deal with and if you got gators..... Haha great build!
Thanks very much!! I live in south Alabama. Most of our rivers are sandy bottom with a few hard clay shoals. Mostly flat water, but does get a little rough around those shoals. We do have gators, but they are very shy and rarely are seen. Thanks for watching!!
Phil
How much does it weigh? Greetings 🇦🇷
Where can I find the "door" for the dry box? Is it intended for that use or is it some sort of ventilation piece? Thanks and nice canoe.
I purchased the hatch door from DuckWorks Boatbuilder's Supply (www.duckworksbbs.com/hardware/hatches/index.htm). It is intended for this use, it has a rubber gasket to seal the door. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching.
Phil
@@pchrist08 thanks I just ordered one for my Quick Canoe, thanks for the idea.
@@stevevinson6030 No problem!
The boat looks great! I'm planning on building one too.. Where did you buy your fiberglass cloth at? At Home Depot they seem to only have small portions of it.
Thanks!! I got all of my materials from Duckworks Boat Builder's Supply (www.duckworksbbs.com/supplies/cloth/index.htm). They have all of the supplies you will need.
Thanks,
Phil
beautiful work!
Thanks very much!
Very cool
Thank you very much!
good work, looks great
Thanks very much and thanks for watching!!
Phil
I just bought a hand built canoe and I think it was also a quick design. I'm not much of a woodworker but I want to get this thing in the water ASAP because I'm getting back into fishing. so quick question: the bottom feels really thin. is that normal? also I'm thinking of adding fiberglass clothe to the bottom line you have here because of that thinness, kind of makes me afraid I'll break it if I don't reinforce it. is there any you recommend that's cheap? also, thank you for recommending that varnish because I still need to finish it. lastly, between the bottom board and the walls there is what looks like some glue or something. is that normal? it looks like it's missing in some spots on mine, will gorilla glue do the trick? thank you in advance for your help.
The wood used in my boat is 1/4" plywood. This is strong enough and it will flex some when you are standing on it. This is normal. As long as the wood stays in good condition you will be ok. The layer of fiberglass cloth will be an added layer of protection against stumps, logs, rocks, etc. and should help it last longer. I got my fiberglass cloth from Duckworks Boatbuilder's Supply, I don't have any other prices to compare with. Where the walls meet the bottom, there should be a fillet of epoxy glue. If there are spots where some is missing, you can either fill this in with epoxy mixed with wood flour (also can be purchased from Duckworks). This is a very strong glue that will not only seal the joint to keep water out, but also provide a very strong joint. I guess you could possibly use gorilla glue or some other type of construction adhesive as long as it is rated for outdoor use. You may want to lightly sand the areas before you apply it. Thanks for watching and thanks for the comments.
Phil
Thanks Phil. I ended up using clear FlexSeal on the bottom where the fillet epoxy glue was. Instead of just doing it in spots I did the whoooole thing. I got fiberglass clothes but couldn't get a roll of it, instead I got about 5 clothes cut to be about 4ft by 2ft. I'll just lay them down on the bottom of the boat and bring them up the side about an inch. Should I lacquer the wood before putting fiberglass on? I was told not to. After the fiberglass is on and the resin is dry, should I lacquer over that? I was also told not to do that and to just leave it but I'm a fan of consistency and I'm afraid if I don't do it it'll wear faster. Thanks again for the info, very helpful.
I would not lacquer the wood before putting the fiberglass on. I would put a coat of resin on the wood first, and then do a light sanding before placing the fiberglass cloth. After the fiberglass cloth and resin has cured, then you may need to do a light sanding and apply another coat of resin to fill the cloth and make it smooth. The main purpose of the lacquer is to help with UV damage, so I would put a coat on the areas that will be exposed to sunlight. I used a graphite epoxy coating on the bottom of my boat and then I used lacquer everywhere else to help protect it from the sun damage. The lacquer will not be a hard protection layer, you will need to touch it up and apply more (lightly sanding between coats) as you wear it off. The resin and fiberglass will be the hard protection layer, so you can put several coats of resin on your fiberglass to build up a thick, smooth layer (lightly sanding between coats).
Okay, great, thank you so, so much. I'm going to go ahead then and put the fiberglass on the entire bottom of my boat and up the sides about an inch or two. After it's dried I'll put on another layer or two of resin to give it some added protection. Then last question - when it's done, should I put lacquer over it the same way I've been putting lacquer coats on the rest of my boat? I've literally put like 4 or 5 coats on and I'm doing the 6th tonight. IDC how much it adds to the weight, I want this boat to last forever. Then tomorrow or the next day I'm doing the fiberglass bottom and then when that's done I just need to lacquer the inside of the boat and I'm good to put her on the water!
If you plan on storing the boat upside down in direct sunlight, then yes, I would recommend putting some lacquer on the bottom to protect the resin from UV damage. I don't think it will hurt anything to put it on the bottom. It may not slide over obstacles as easy as resin does because it sometimes has a sticky texture (resin cures much harder). Post a video of the boat when your finished, I'd love to see it.
Phil
Bom dia amigo!gostei muito da sua canoa,trabalho excelentcomo faço para obter planos de construção desta canoa, gosto muito da idéia, faça você mesmo,PARABÉNS e boas remadas!
Do you have one sheet of 1/4 inch for the floor or did you use two layers . I just bought the plans for the Quick Canoe. can you stand up and bow fish out of your canoe is it wide enough?
Yes, it is one sheet of 1/4" plywood for the floor. You will use two (~7 feet) pieces and join them together in the center. I also put a sheet of fiberglass over the bottom for extra strength. It is stable enough to stand in. I have paddled while standing.
Thanks for watching,
Phil
Phil Christ How many sheets total to build the boat 2 Like the plans say. I was thinking of making a 3 seat version and making it 17 or 18 ft long. What do you think?
Ray edmondson I don't see anything wrong with that. You could just add in extra pieces between the two bottom and side sections. The other pieces (gunwales and keel) can bee made longer as well. Post some photos or videos when you are done, I think that will be a nice build.
Will do. I will keep in touch. Thanks for the help.
Ray edmondson No problem. Let me know if you have any further questions and I'll try my best to help out.
Love the boat, nice job, about to begin making one myself.
I'm glad you like it. Thanks for the comment. It was definitely a fun project and I am very happy with the results. Let me know if you have any questions and good luck.
hi what width is she at the base im intrigued
What type of glue are you using to keep water entering the baot ??
Dead End I am using marine epoxy and fiberglass. The corners are filleted with wood flour and marine epoxy, then covered with fiberglass.
how much does it cost to build the canoe?
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Nice!
Thanks!
Beautiful.
great job
Thank you!!
how much did it cost total ?
did you use exterior ply? how is it holding up?
It is just normal 1/4" BC pine plywood. It is holding up well. The epoxy and varnish layers protect the wood well.
Thanks for watching!
Phil
How thick is your plywood used?
I used 1/4" pine plywood. Thanks for watching!
Phil
What is the amount of resin to make a canoe ?
I think I used about 1 gallon of Marine epoxy.
Thanks,
Phil
Beautiful
Thank you very much and thanks for watching!!
did you make a dubble bottom in this Canoe?
logan grande No I did not. It is a single layer of 1/4" plywood, but I did add a layer of fiberglass across the entire bottom and up the sides about 6 inches.
Thanks,
Phil
The width is about 33" at the base. Thanks.
beautiful !!!
Thank you very much!!
what's the weight limit for that boat?
I'm not exactly sure what the weight limit is. We have probably had over 400 pounds in the boat with no problems. I have not tested any weight limits.
Thanks,
Phil
How much did the canoe cost you to make?
It cost me between $200-300 to build. It just depends on the type of wood you use and accessories you add. The most expensive items are epoxy and the fiberglass. That will cost you at least $100. I used 1/4" pine plywood and it was about $20 per 4' x 8' sheet.
Any idea on the weight?
I would guess that it weighs close to 50 lbs.
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How long did it take for you to build it?
It took me about a month to build. I was only working on it in the evenings after work.
Thanks for watching,
Phil
does it drift easy in a lake eh?
I haven't had it in the lake much. When the wind is blowing it is hard to control with one person, but on a calm day it tracks very well.
Stunning! and I built one
how much does it weigh?
I would guess that it weighs close to 50 pounds.
I have one homemade for sale but don't know the worth yet.. Do any of you? it's 12 ft
+Karen Webb Hey Karen, I'm not experienced in determining the worth of a boat. What type of construction is it (plywood, strip, fiberglass)? Depending on the construction type and the type of materials used, the value can probably vary. Maybe with this information somebody else can help you determine its worth.
Thanks,
Phil
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teally nice good idea on dry box Do a tie out Georgia Christian school lood storm in the carbian as i am texting cover up
Have you tried sleeping in the boat?
I have not tried that yet.
I like it.
Kurt Baier Thanks!
chop the back 6 inches off and add a transom for a small motor it will come in handy on long fishing trips
I have seen a version like that. I think they used a trolling motor. That would definitely come in handy on long trips. I do have a 1968 1.5 HP Evinrude outboard that I plan on building a side mount for to use on long or open water trips. Thanks for watching.
I put a small trolling motor prop on a small weed eater mounted with pipe clamps. Straight off the transom. Worked great
Obviously you're a careful man who pays attention to detail and takes pride in your work. To be blunt, it'd be a crying shame if you simply built one boat and moved onto something else. Depending on where you live and what your interests are, I'd love to see you put that talent into another boat that just might be kicking around in the back of your head but you haven't made a firm decision on it.....
Darth Belal Thanks for the comments! I really do enjoy building things. Since I built this boat, I did build one more just like it for a friend. Since then, my wife and I have had two baby boys. Now that I have two little boys, I have very little time to build anything. I hope to be able to build some more boats in the future with my sons.
Thanks,
Phil
Nothing better than build something beautiful with your kids.