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Thinking about a canoe

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Scallorn:
Unfortunately I'm too far north for cypress trees. but pine is common around here. The biggest problem for me is figuring out how to move a log that size back to my house. I had a great idea for a cheap sealant when the boat is finished. Cooking Oil!!! I'm going to buy a few big jugs of it and paint it on with a brush. :)

Scallorn:
BTW, Any pic's would still be nice.

Zuma:
I did poor man pulp wood to survive when I first went to live in VA.
If I could get my van arse end to the log I would wedge it up above the floor board.
Then peel backwards. Give the log a shove and pungy cord the doors.
My 360 1 ton Dodge worked great. With my six cylinder Chevy it could take two tries sometimes.
Park and block a utility trailer. Use a piece of plywood to cover the metal webbing of the ramp
Hammer a large eye bolt in the center of the end cut. Attach rope, cable or chain and pull up onto trailer wirh truck, tractor, 4 wheeler or wench.
Now, go get ya a log.
Zuma

Scallorn:
thanks for the advise Zuma! That sounds great. I found a tree within walking distance of my house, I'm thinking something around 25-30 ft though. I'll probably end up using a tractor and a flatbed trailer.  ;D

Mohawk13:
You are going to need a small Navy or a strong dollie to move that canoe. 25-30 feet, even hollowed out will tip the scales close to 500 LBS...Might want to start small and work your way up. How many people are going to be helping?

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