On 27 May 2007 21:01:40 -0700, "
wrote:

Any thoughts on using an exsiting canoe as a mold for building a wood
and canvas canoe? I have limited time, and money and I thought this
my be a shortcut. Obviously not kosher for the pure traditionalist.
- Nick

Low cost wood and canvas kayaks were built without a mold on a keelson
strip, fixing three or four ribs, then strakes.

What's the mold's purpose?

Brian Whatcott Altus OK