Byard, your Grand Laker is one beautiful canoe. If it was mine, I'd never put it in the water. Hang it on my Den wall, yes, but in reality "She" needs to be in a Museum. I'd worry myself sick about busting a "rib" or other piece of that exquisite framework. Is that Spruce or Fir?

JIMMY D
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Byard Miller wrote:

I have the perfect rig for that scenario...a 20' Grand Laker canoe. A style designed for fishing the Maine wilds. Made from glassed over strips of cedar, it sports birds-eye maple seats and thwarts, mahogany rails and deck and a heavy solid mahogany transom to hold the 8 hp Johnson. Not one of the pieces of wood is joined together lengthwise...including the 20' mahogany rails. A real beauty, built for me by a Maine Guide friend.

Unfortunately, I seldom get to use it anymore. It has missed the last five fishing seasons. I always make a New Year's resolution of finding the time to get it wet...but something else always gets in the way...:-(

If anyone thinks they could give this piece of art a good home, please let me know. She won't come cheap, so serious inquires only...;^)

Here's a peak... <http://www.virtualflybox.com/temp/laker/> ...the bottom three pics are of a different craft.

keep trollin'...byard

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