PMH wrote in :

Rick wrote:



Vaillancourt's efforts are documented in McPhee's awesome book,
"Survival of the Bark Canoe," and is a craftsman of the highest order.
Regardless of whether you are interested in canoes, McPhee is well
worth reading.

I second the motion r.e.: Vaillancourt & the birch canoe makers like
him. Their work commands prices nearing 10K & they're worth it.

I've seen a couple of web sites from people that build and sell cedar strip
kayaks with prices that have surpassed $10K. That's outrageous. I spent
about $750 to build mine. Although mine doesn't have furniture quality
construction and finish I don't really care because I built a boat to be
paddled, not a piece of furniture.