Building a Cedar-Strip Canoe in 30 Days!

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I've been paddling the Adirondacks in cedar strip canoes with my aunt and uncle for as long as I can remember, so when my uncle offered to help me build my own canoe, I leapt at the opportunity. This was one of the most magical months of my life, getting to be up in Vermont learning from one of my favorite people. I hope you enjoy this video as much as I enjoyed making it. For those wondering: it took 30 days to build the canoe, another month to get a good final varnish coat (quarantine started though, so we slowed down), then 3 months to edit the video. The final boat is 43 lbs and 14' long. Patreon (Longer More Technical Version): https://www.patreon.com/xylafoxlin 🛶 ORDER A CANOE: http://www.ottercreeksmallcraft.com/ I built a 14' Lutra design. You may ask about guided builds when you reach out with an order. Support me on Patreon: 💸 https://patreon.com/xylafoxlin Follow me on social media: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xylafoxlin/ 🐦 X (fka Twitter): https://x.com/xylafoxlin 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/xylafoxlin 🕰 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@xylafoxlin Buy my MERCH: 👕 https://xylafoxlin.com/collections/all-products All my favorite Amazon Items!: https://www.amazon.com/shop/xylafoxlin (filming setup, safety gear, etc) 💌 SEND ME THINGS 📦 : Xyla Foxlin 3727 W. Magnolia Blvd. # 174 Burbank, CA 91505 💥 Many many thanks to TotalBoat for sponsoring this video and providing the epoxy and varnish used in this video. 💥 Huge thank-you to TotalBoat for supporting my channel! Use my affiliate link for 5% off your whole purchase :) https://www.totalboat.com/BotalToat TotalBoat Products Used: ⛵️High Performance Epoxy Resin (all epoxying, fiberglassing): https://www.totalboat.com/products/high-performance-epoxy-resin Halcyon Water-Based Marine Varnish (all base coats of varnish): https://www.totalboat.com/products/halcyon-water-based-varnish Lust Marine Spar Gloss Varnish (final varnish only): https://www.totalboat.com/products/lust-marine-spar-varnish 🎵 MUSIC CREDITS 🎵 Tracks, In Order 1. Chicken Cluster, written by Peter Macfarlane (my uncle!), Recorded by Atlantic Crossing, Album- Glory of the Day 2. Tater Gap, Peter Macfarlane, Atlantic Crossing, Album- Overtones and Undercurrents 3. Smig's Jigs, Peter Macfarlane, Atlantic Crossing, Overtones and Undercurrents 4. Tendrils, Peter Macfarlane, recorded by Frost and Fire, Album- Midwinter Spring 5. Aviatrix, written by Viveka Fox in honor of my first airplane solo, recorded by Atlantic Crossing, Album- Glory of the Day 🎻 To book either band for weddings, concerts, or events, or to buy an album, please visit their respective websites: https://www.atlanticcrossingvt.com/ http://www.frostandfireband.com/ 0:00 Introduction 1:12 Stripping Preparation 2:46 Stripping the Hull 5:30 Fairing the Hull 6:35 Fiberglassing 8:00 Interior Fairing and Fiberglassing 9:36 Advertisement 10:31 Gunwales 12:25 Decks 14:46 Thwart 15:53 Seats 17:22 Finishing 18:30 Maiden Voyage