Dan Dederer's FREEDOM 17  
Dan decided to build this long, asymmetrical canoe as a family canoe. Here he is cutting the midline in preparation for closing the bottom.
Dan decided to build this long, asymmetrical canoe as a family canoe. Here he is cutting the midline in preparation for closing the bottom.
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With all the strips in place, the spokeshave comes out and is used to fair the hull.
With all the strips in place, the spokeshave comes out and is used to fair the hull.
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Machine sanding the hull is a key step in making a nice hull.
Machine sanding the hull is a key step in making a nice hull.
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The first application of cloth and resin is as exciting as it is nerve wracking!
The first application of cloth and resin is as exciting as it is nerve wracking!
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Another view of the first coat of epoxy being applied.
Another view of the first coat of epoxy being applied.
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With the resin all in place, we were able to get an aerial shot to show the beautiful wood pattern Dan had chosen.
With the resin all in place, we were able to get an aerial shot to show the beautiful wood pattern Dan had chosen.
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Family launch day-
Family launch day-
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Another view of the launch at the family cottage.
Another view of the launch at the family cottage.
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Smooth as can be is this canoe.
Smooth as can be is this canoe.
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