UPDATE: Fine Woodstrip Canoe Building from Bear Mountain Boats

By Betsy Engel Dec 13, 2011

Fine Woodstrip Canoe Building
Bear Mountain Boats, 2010
$29.95 Can; 136 minutes (2 DVD set)

Nick Offerman recently wrote an article for us, “Level Big Slabs in No Time Flat” and while we were in LA to take photos for the article he gave us a tour of his shop. Hanging from the rafters we discovered a beautiful woodstrip canoe that he built. Ends up that Nick also made a DVD about building the canoe based on plans from Bear Mountain Boats and their book, Canoecraft, by Ted Moores. The DVD follows Nick as he builds the canoe and provides you with helpful instructions and comments throughout.

Lucky Sadie170 is the winner. His comment was chosen at random.

I hope he posts some photos when he finished his canoe in the the Gallery.

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Comments

jverreault | Dec 04, 2011 05:12pm | #1
Coming from a long line of shipwright's, of which I'm sadly not one, winning this would be strangely appropriate.

Cheers.

John
hukcats1 | Dec 04, 2011 05:58pm | #2
This has been a dream project for my 13-year old son and me. It'd be great to have some help and inspiration.

Happy Holidays!
fabs | Dec 04, 2011 07:02pm | #3
Living in North Wales uk born in Liverpool if I get the dvd, it will make it possible for me to paddle across the mersey instead of ferry across the mersey. Love what you gents are doing with woodworking over there many thanks
Paul.
Larrythewoodguy | Dec 04, 2011 07:18pm | #4
Building a canoe has been on my bucket list for years .
I already have the book and now the dvd would be just what i need to get started.

Thanks for a chanced to win.

Larry
MTMan2 | Dec 04, 2011 08:11pm | #5
Giveaways are nice when they happen to you.
Paladin2025 | Dec 04, 2011 08:14pm | #6
Great review on this DVD from the publisher's info page. Definitely a keeper with the companion book. Although building a canoe wasn't on my top 10 must builds, this instructional video might just be the big motivator.
TomOIIIIIO | Dec 04, 2011 09:19pm | #7
With the price of gas these days I need to build a canoe. This DVD would be great.
anonmt | Dec 04, 2011 10:03pm | #8
I'd love to win this!
AKWintermute | Dec 04, 2011 11:13pm | #9
I've been wanting to build one of these.
Portage1969 | Dec 04, 2011 11:13pm | #10
Another opportunity to learn something new.
JPSzcz | Dec 05, 2011 01:23am | #11
"Every two weeks I need to sand down my toe nails. They're too strong for clippers."
MGWOOD | Dec 05, 2011 01:49am | #12
wood love it!
casaheil | Dec 05, 2011 02:01am | #13
Canoecraft is supposed to be a great book. I've deamed of building a boat for years.
ChrisDopp | Dec 05, 2011 02:42am | #14
I would love to get a copy.
mrfixitnow | Dec 05, 2011 03:19am | #15
Incredable skills to learn from this book
LEdmands | Dec 05, 2011 03:23am | #16
I've got a forty year old fibreglass canoe that springs a new leak every time I take it out. I would love to learn how to build a beautful wooden one. Hope I'm the lucky one.
Jamul | Dec 05, 2011 03:34am | #17
Nick's slab work was awesome!
paultxsa | Dec 05, 2011 04:21am | #18
This would be a great thing to have! Pick me. I'll send you pictures of the dogs watching it with me.
streetdoc | Dec 05, 2011 04:35am | #19
always wanted to build my own canoe
seacruise | Dec 05, 2011 05:00am | #20
Through me in that brier patch. I'll build a canoe in a heartbeat. And, do a video on the build to boot.
JeffS | Dec 05, 2011 05:00am | #21
I bought canoecraft several years ago intending to build a boat- life got in the way but a couple of weeks ago my 13 yo son found it and asked if we could build one together!!!
what a good way to keep his interest until we can do it.
WoodDawg53 | Dec 05, 2011 05:41am | #22
Winning this sure would shine some light on the dark days of winter.
JLockard | Dec 05, 2011 06:45am | #23
This would be fantastic and would set me up with my winter project. :)
mirrorshardmusic | Dec 05, 2011 09:48am | #24
does it matter what my comment is? if a winner is chosen at random? either way--

ron swanson/nick offerman was my first woodworking hero. the image of him on an episode of parks and rec, tenderly applying a finish to his woodstrip canoe, was my introduction to the beauty of craftsmanship. I'm only 21, and I've been woodworking for less than a year, but now I know it's what I want to devote my life to.

THANKS NICK!!
tlpmap | Dec 05, 2011 02:06pm | #25
Would be a challenge to build.
elithian | Dec 05, 2011 02:50pm | #26
I like FWW.
bobandsally | Dec 05, 2011 03:02pm | #27
throw my name in the hat
jdm92562 | Dec 05, 2011 03:20pm | #28
I could use a new Canoe
rpeowen2 | Dec 05, 2011 04:48pm | #29
Always wanted to build a strip built canoe.
Halz57 | Dec 05, 2011 06:03pm | #30
I've already built a strip canoe & kayak. Maybe this DVD could help me avoid some mistakes for the next one.
TopspinD | Dec 05, 2011 06:50pm | #31
Would love to win this... this is a bucketlist project for me. Thanks.
Circuit Rider | Dec 05, 2011 10:59pm | #32
This idea floats for me.
guitarguyjack | Dec 06, 2011 12:07am | #33
a project i've been planning to try...would love to see another angle on construction before i decide on a proces...
MikePo | Dec 06, 2011 12:18am | #34
I have a stack of 20ft western red cedar I bought several years ago but the class got canceled. It is time to put it to use.
canoebuck | Dec 06, 2011 12:54am | #35
I'm j-stroking and cross bracing and then portaging my entry in to you.
MEL888 | Dec 06, 2011 01:00am | #36
Thanks
cahudson42 | Dec 06, 2011 02:04am | #37
One more into the hat!
John_Schaalje | Dec 06, 2011 03:10am | #38
I'll try it.
sadie170 | Dec 06, 2011 03:30am | #39
If I win this dvd I will built a canoe.
Teewinot | Dec 06, 2011 04:20am | #40
I've owned this book for several years and I'm dreaming of the day I build one of these amazing boats myself. Maybe this DVD will give me the inspiration I need.

Please put my name in the hat! Thanks for the chance.
MikeIke | Dec 06, 2011 05:30am | #41
I have built things for my kids in my woodworking pursuits, and I think it's time to take it to the next level. A canoe can be enjoyed by them and their children. Let's us come up to speed on the construction of one of these, and get busy!
allister | Dec 06, 2011 11:31am | #42
The article on Nick inspired me to buy the book. The DVD would be a nice addition.
PurdueDan | Dec 06, 2011 12:57pm | #43
This DVD would be great to win.
thunder_lizards | Dec 06, 2011 01:12pm | #44
I am a huge Nick Offerman fan! The woodworking info would be a bonus.

Thanks!
JLYoung | Dec 06, 2011 03:01pm | #45
Please count me in as well.
Mark Hulette | Dec 06, 2011 04:19pm | #46
What a cool Father-Son or Father-Daughter project!!! Nick is hilarious and a great ambassador for woodworking.
SneedHern | Dec 06, 2011 05:09pm | #47
My wife has been after to me to build a boat (instead of all my shop projects), so this might just be what I need.
jhm609 | Dec 06, 2011 09:25pm | #48
Don't usually enter competitions but the chance of winning a canoe building DVD is too good to miss
Sistin0 | Dec 06, 2011 09:32pm | #49
That looks like it would be a fun project.
groovymountain | Dec 06, 2011 09:35pm | #50
I am about to embark on building my own stripper canoe. Would be great to watch the process first.
jdfriesen74 | Dec 06, 2011 09:54pm | #51
I built a boat a couple of summers ago, and doing a wood strip boat is on my todo list!
dbouch | Dec 07, 2011 12:19am | #52
count me in for the drawing.
don_m | Dec 07, 2011 01:21am | #53
I never win anything so I'm just going to buy the DVD and book. I'm building an ice boat now, so that will be a good segue into building the canoe.
CHEERS!
TrippRegister | Dec 07, 2011 02:01am | #54
I'm in
Artex | Dec 07, 2011 02:53am | #55
Count me in
JeffPeters | Dec 07, 2011 02:47pm | #56
If you pick me I will let you come and hang out with me.
yoder | Dec 07, 2011 05:11pm | #57
I'd love to see the DVD -- especially if I win it.
spymac | Dec 07, 2011 05:12pm | #58
Looks like fun! Count me in!

Cheers,
Derek
spymac | Dec 07, 2011 05:12pm | #59
Looks like fun! Count me in!

Cheers,
Derek
spymac | Dec 07, 2011 05:12pm | #60
Looks like fun! Count me in!

Cheers,
Derek
spymac | Dec 07, 2011 05:12pm | #61
Looks like fun! Count me in!

Cheers,
Derek
spymac | Dec 07, 2011 05:12pm | #62
Looks like fun! Count me in!

Cheers,
Derek
spymac | Dec 07, 2011 05:12pm | #63
Looks like fun! Count me in!

Cheers,
Derek
spymac | Dec 07, 2011 05:12pm | #64
Looks like fun! Count me in!

Cheers,
Derek
spymac | Dec 07, 2011 05:13pm | #65
Looks like fun! Count me in!

Cheers,
Derek
spymac | Dec 07, 2011 05:13pm | #66
Looks like fun! Count me in!

Cheers,
Derek
spymac | Dec 07, 2011 05:13pm | #67
Looks like fun! Count me in!

Cheers,
Derek
spymac | Dec 07, 2011 05:13pm | #68
Looks like fun! Count me in!

Cheers,
Derek
spymac | Dec 07, 2011 05:13pm | #69
Looks like fun! Count me in!

Cheers,
Derek
spymac | Dec 07, 2011 05:14pm | #70
Looks like fun! Count me in!

Cheers,
Derek
spymac | Dec 07, 2011 05:14pm | #71
Looks like fun! Count me in!

Cheers,
Derek
spymac | Dec 07, 2011 05:14pm | #72
highpro | Dec 07, 2011 06:34pm | #73
Building one of these is on my life list! This would be so cool!
JohnRD | Dec 07, 2011 10:37pm | #74
I think the building of a watertight wooden canoe would be an ultimate test of a woodworkers skill.
WoodCrafter | Dec 07, 2011 10:50pm | #75
I made the Prospector in mahogany, trimmed in ash.
Created a decorative strip made up of 196 pieces on each side above the waterline.
It is a challenge but Ted Moore's book is very well written.
I did cane my own seats as well - another first.Ted's book was a bit short on this subject.
Now having that cd would have been great - come late than never Nick!
Dean Elger | Dec 07, 2011 10:56pm | #76
I own a kayak and have been thinking of building one myself. This would be a great project that would yield a family heirloom.
atoma | Dec 07, 2011 11:08pm | #77
This is WAY cool!! Please count me in.
madjack | Dec 08, 2011 09:08pm | #78
Looks like a great winter project!
woodnironsmith | Dec 10, 2011 12:43pm | #79
I never built a boat, but I always wanted to build one.
aittoan | Dec 10, 2011 01:31pm | #80
Yes please
Gillman | Dec 12, 2011 12:41pm | #81
Sweet.
scottnelson | Dec 13, 2011 01:08am | #82
Count me it as well. I've made two cedar strip canoes and would love to build another to a higher standard of craftsmanship.
woodworkinginterest | Dec 13, 2011 11:51pm | #83
I would love to win this.
woodnironsmith | Dec 29, 2011 01:13pm | #84
Building a boat is something I have not done, but would love to do. This book would help get the process started.

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