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I do like that one have you found anywhere local around here for good plywood?

Im afraid thats going to get too heavy for me to handle alone getting it down off my SUV.

Ok I think I'm going to do the NC16 just due to simplicity and time sake. I am going to use whatever 1/4" ply the local lowes carries so I plan to glass the whole outside how much glass will I need and what weight?

So how does the HC or CH compare to a flat bottom? My thoughts are the flat bottom will be the most stable and thats what I'm trying to confirm. Most of the time it'll be me by myself (200lbs) and about 50lbs of gear but occasionally I may have myself and a deer or even two people in it. During the ...

I do live in Georgia which is pretty mild but yes I dont want to be following through on a woodie and pull the trigger and end up in the drink.

My main question is which is more stable the flat bottom design or double chine or even possibly something different?

I want to build a small canoe for duck hunting small creeks around my house. The waterways are 6-10ft wide and 6"-8' deep typically and pretty lazy most of the time current wise. The canoes I am considering are the NC16 or HC14 and my requirements are a good seat and lots of maneuverability and...