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Cedar Plank Canoes
Cedar Plank Canoes - Canvas Covered Canoes
- Longitudinal cedar planks with wide cedar ribs
- Outer covering with canvas (or Verolite - a plastic coated fabric)
- Weighs 65 - 75 lbs (heavier when wet)
- Ribs and planks may crack on impact
- Repairs require knowledge about outer covering and some skill
- Sanding, painting and/or varnishing are required regularly
- These are rated as beautiful
- They are moderately priced
