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Within 1 min of watching I want to cut the stern off mine. We just cant help ourselves

Thanks, that's a good idea and it makes sense to do that. With my electric trolling motor I haven't had any issues with water coming in the stern. If I ever do this again I'll make an angle to the stern.

@@LesDyer One mistake I did make is that I did not entirely cover the transom with fiberglass cloth and resin, I just sealed the joint with fiberglass tape. Well after 10 years the plywood transom is showing signs of wear. I just finished covering the whole thing with fiberglass cloth. I should have done that to begin with as you did.

This whole project of working on an old canoe was just for fun for me. We all learn from each other. I really like KZfaq for the information that can be shared.

Thanks, glad you liked the video. I wish much success with your canoe

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Thanks it was a fun project

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I don't think it added very much weight. If I had it to do again, I would move the seat forward a little and raise the sides in the stern up some. Like someone in the comments said put more of an angle to the transom.

The only reason I put the foam inside the seat was because it came out of the end that I cut off. I thought there should be some flotation in the rear as well as the front. If it's windy I put the pontoons on and put some weight in the front. I haven't had any trouble turning.

Fill a LARGE roll-top DRYBAG/SACK with WATER at the BOW this helps keep the front down and aids steering. you really don't want to try going behond 4-5 knots in a canoe. it will flip up an over in seconds and can sink. have a ENGINE CUT OFF LEAD attached to your wrist at all times. get used to handling the boat and have loadsa fun

Thanks for the information on the speed of the canoe. I really don't have any intention of going any faster. A 45 lb thrust trolling motor is all I use.

I have a four stroke 4hp, but it's on the heavy side. :) Thanks for watching.

That's a good observation on your part. You would be wise to move it up a little toward the middle. I put the seat in the same place the original seat was in. That makes it easier to reach the trolling motor, but it does raise the bow up some. I put the battery and my gear up front and that helps balance it out. When I take the pontoons off I have a seat made to fit the middle of the canoe so I can paddle it like a kayak. All in all this project was just something to give something to do. In my case it worked out fine. Thanks for watching.

Thanks, Plywood is 1/2 inch thick

@@LesDyer thaks a lot !! I really apreciate 🤟💪

Ans sorry .. i have last questions for you .. the 2x4 u use it . What type of wood u use ?

@@jonathanquenneville7054 I used white pine. I figure the fiber glass will preserve the wood and the paint will protect the fiber glass. It should out last me being 76 years old. :)

@@LesDyer ya thats really good !💪🤟 I start m'y project and i build like you! the same at 100% but now im block... I dont know where i can get de rear drain plug like you 😬

Thanks for pointing that out to me. You're right you should never cross your arms on a chop saw. Can't be too safe.

It's still a perfectly good canoe. It makes tight turns. I can paddle from the middle like any other canoe. If I put the pontoons on it I can stand up and fish. It was a fun project. Thanks for watching.

@@LesDyer An outrigger is a great option. That's what I do with Grumman canoes: A trimaran setup on an 18ftr with 80ft of sail for boat-in camping, and a single outrigger on a 15, with a motor on the pontoon side for fishing. Grumman made complete sailing kits for years, including rudders that affix to the stern stem. I set the motor straight ahead and use a norwegian tiller arrangement to steer. Again, you did a fine job on your mod. Craftsmanship is no longer common.👍