Iowa Traveler

Jim Dodd

LOVES Wooden Canoes
Here's a pic of my Oldest son's first build. IMG_0744.jpg

He has been after me to help him build a stripper, for some time.. I've always put him off, because his life is so busy and stressful. I remember that building these strippers has been a Stress relief for me.
I had strips cut, and beaded and coved from last Summer, and so we pulled the trigger.

My version of the Iowa Traveler, is arrived at by shortening the forms of an Arkansas Traveler, designed to be 15' long. I set them for a 14' build.
 
Ben finally made it home to work on his canoe. Strips are fitted, staples pulled. I'll fill staple holes, and a few broken coves.
We'll be seal coating Friday night. Then laying glass down Saturday.
here's some pics.

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Jim
 
Oh I almost forgot the most important one !
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The Grand daughter pulling staples, a big help !

Jim
 
Finally back at Ben's Traveler.
Working on a backrest, that will pivot in blocks attached to the inwhales.
Here's a few pics.
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Jim
 
Finished the Traveler.
Here's a few pics.
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Watco needs to dry a little more, and then I'll get her to the river

Jim
 
Thanks Alick !

It's actually a backrest, that will pivot, and work as a kneeling thwart. It might be too high to use as a seat, but it is sturdy enough to.

Jim
 
Was able to get the Traveler on the water today, 3 miles of river.
I fell in love with this little canoe ! Old Henry Rushton knew what he was doing when he designed the Arkansas Traveler !
Wife took a few pics, so I could check the trim. Turned out great !

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Jim
 
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