LOL! THANK YOU for posting this video! In 1999-2000 I was a scoutmaster and built 10 of these in my garage with the troop... Awesome!

Well done, I especially like the fact you made the paddle as well. A simple thing comparatively speaking, but to me it speaks to your attention to detail.

One of the very few times the music isn't an assault on the senses. What a nice change.

I'm just an 18 year old boy with a dream, also who is so inspired by this... It's my dream to craft a nice cedar strip canoe. This is very inspirational and a crucial first step in forming a cedar strip canoe. What an art it is... I can't wait.

Cedar is such a beautiful wood. It can sit there for years, and I mean years, and can still be used as it was new. Good luck to you.

Beautiful work on this canoe!! Thanks for sharing! I hope to make one in the next few years :)

Great job! It looks very sharp. I'm just about to start making my second cedar stripper and to anyone thinking of doing this I say go for it. I'm a geologist, not a builder. I'm the least handyman man around but I did it! It was fun, and like I said, I'm doing another one. Jump into it- it's a blast!

in behalf of all those people who got the books but did not have the energy and talent to make a canoe i give you ten thumbs up. thats the best building something movie i have seen since they made the Hoover Dam!!

Beautiful canoe! You did a great job. I can imagine the pride you feel while out on the water.

'Beautiful job! Anyone would be proud to have such a wonderful, hand-made canoe! (Great music too!)

I appreciate your choice of music. Makes it a joy to watch the video in peace. Good job.

Cedar canoes always looking fabulous when finished, total art

That my friend that is a work of art.

gorgeous man, excellent work!

This video is so well-paced and easy to follow

WOW, that's a lot of work! Awesome canoe and video! One of my favorite hobbies is kayaking. Linda

Hahaha sweet! Loved the music, nice work!

Truly a work of art!. The choice of music fantastic. Mozart is always a great choice.

Good to see and hear. Classic music. Canoe: just perfect.

Thanks for shearing. It brings back allot of memories. I built my first one in 87' and it's still kicking around. Now go out and enjoy yours for the next 30 years or so.

"Building a Strip Canoe" Second Edition written by Gil Gilpatrick. The book comes with full size plans for eight different canoes.

Love the Boatzart in the background...

A truly wonderful endeavor... Thank you for sharing.

That is a work of ART! Good work and GOD BLESS.

Love the music!

Woman! What a beautiful Canoe! Thanks for sharing.

ah this brings back woodshop memories, fun times, wish I had the land to store all of those machines

Wow aren't you handy, you even made your own canoe trailer haha. you, sir, are a man of many talents. Thanks for the video, It really shows very well what to expect when making a canoe.

Beautiful job! You should mention in the description what your mistakes were so other can learn from it.. Keep up the good work.

Great video. Great Music. I enjoyed the entire video. Thanks for taking the time to share it with us.

You should be proud of this canoe you built. You are a craftsman.

That is one great work of art! This is much better than getting one from BassProShops.

Awesome work! This is so cool.

You sir, are a magician!

I have watched a few videos and this one is by far the best one that shows the process.

Wow, very cool canoe. Loved the build. And as for the music, I dig it. A lot better then some stuff I've heard on here. Gave you a thumbs up and subscribed.

nice, best part was welding in crocs.

Absolutely fantastic, thank you. love the work on the weaving on the seats

Gorgeous canoe for first time. Getting prepared for my first build, gathering materials. Thanks for inspiration.

If by "not too bad" you mean "like a boss," I agree.

Yes I'm still interested in the 16'er but maybe in a few years. I haven't weighed it but I would say about 50 lbs or so. It's not too bad for me.

I've been a trim carpenter/cabinet maker since 1974, but you boat builders put the rest of us to shame. Great job.

I think it's perfect. The music was apropos. I always wanted a cedar canoe. I would want a flat back. That trolling motor, for fishing, don't ya know. LOL!!! Great build.

nice job. one question though... did it flout? your video dose not have an ending! when you build a marine vessel it's supposed to end with the launching on the water. 🛳⛵⛴🛥🏄

how much did all the material cost?

The canoe looks very nice, thanks for sharing!

Wow that's awesome. Great craftsmanship

Really impressive! Thanks for sharing!

Nice job! I built a 14 1/2' solo canoe about 20 yrs. ago. Brought back some memories. A friend already had the forms made so that saved me a lot of extra work. He also basically walked me through the whole building process.. Cool that you made your own paddle too.

Great job!!! Fantastic results!! Thanks for sharing.

Wow, amazing job, thanks for sharing it with us!

Awesome job, awesome music; THANK YOU!

Great Music for a change........Nice First boat ...... a complicated project for a newbie ....... Enjoy Her

First time I have seen a video like this. Its awesome. Thanks for sharing.

Hats off to you, great build!

Absolutely amazing!

This is one of the most inspiring videos I have ever seen! Thank you so much for uploading!

This music just takes me back to watching old cartoons as a kid.

Cool canoe construction time lapse video.It's a beautiful canoe and the paddle looks great too.

Awesome! Loved the way you went about it. Great job...and 'Happy Canoeing'!

Fantastic, beautiful build, love your work.

Love your work I built one much like that with the book Canoe Craft about 30 years ago....it really takes me back

WOW!!!! Awesome job!

1st or 51st. Still looks like a work of art to me! GREAT job!

One heck of a job. It's "dandy". Well done !

Beautiful canoe! Thanks for sharing

I'm not a bad Wood Worker.Watching this Video is giving me Ideas,on building my own.

I was a auto body tec now retired. Your bield was fabulous.

BEAUTIFUL!!!! What a work of art!

I enjoyed this, music and all. Nice tools and nice canoe. Thanks for sharing your hard work.

It is a work of art. I especially like how wide it is. I have always thought most canoes were too narrow. Enjoy it.

Awesome boat. You made it look easy for your first time. Thanks for sharing.

Fantastic looking canoe. Great job.

Welding in crocs. You sir are a brave man. Beautiful Canoe by the way. You made it look easy.

Wow, nice job! Thanks for going to the trouble of videoing, editing, and posting it. Happy paddling!

Beautiful! Can't wait to make one!

That is a thing of beauty. Thanks for sharing.

I've watched this video a few times. Really appreciate it. Love the music.

Thanks for sharing. Truly a piece of art work.

Good job . Beautiful canoe . Love it !

Awesome! Beautiful work.

Great film thanks. Great woodworking too!

Thank You for sharing your craftsmanship. The belief that man can better mobilize himself across all obstacles is the true illustration. The art and love of labor you give is your own to enjoy, the achievement and completion, is now for us all. Thank you.

Like the Mozart. Loved the canoe. It is beautiful; I can only imagine how awesome your next one will be considering how well your first turned out. Thanks for the video. Very inspiring. now I want to build one.

excellent result, excellent presentation, excellent music. It made me really happy to watch this video.

Awsome job. thanks for sharing ;)

Well done. It's given me the confidence to build one too. Many thanks for posting this video.

Beautiful music. Beautiful boat. What a work of art to treasure. That will be handed down.

Wow - what a work of art!!

Terrific Sir. You are an inspiration.

Mozart: "Eine Kleine Nachmusik", Symphony #40 in Gm. NICE! And OH! The canoe is an exquisite work of art, just like the music.

Your "FIRST' cedar strip canoe.Hats off to you sir. Nicely done.

that's a win sir ty for the ride.

Love the music! And the canoe!

Excellent job. Beautiful canoe.

What a craftsman enjoyed watching

Beautiful canoe. Thanks for the video. Enjoyed the music too.

a work of art, thanks for showing the process.

You did a fantastic job my friend. Something you can be very proud of. Will be looking forward to watching your next build.

I have often wanted to make my own Canoe. that is truly beautiful work.