Brian, I built one when that issue came out. If I were to do it again I'd use 3mm or 4mm okume, and glass inside and out, and probably stitch the seams. I'd guess $300-$400 total.

It will not hold two paddlers. I had to add a skeg to use it in any wind at all. Nice setup for quiet water, trout fishing. I fixed it up and gave it to my dad. It was easy to make, and both wife and son want another, so I probably will put one together.

You might do well to look at the "Sweet Dream" canoe. If I remember right, a Pettingill design in tortured ply, gives a similar use boat for two people. A little more time and cost.

> For those that have built 6 hour canoes I was wondering how much they
> cost?

> I got the plans in an old issue of WoodenBoat magazine.

> I'm interested in getting in the water this summer, SWIFTWOOD may not be
> ready, I got two more hulls to build.

> This would also give me a cartopable boat.

> Can they support two paddlers?

> Thoughts?