Is there a market for hand-built cedar strip outrigger canoes? I'm building an 18' OC2 based on the traditional Hawaiian design. The boat is absolutely gorgeous with a natural finish and a red ama. I live on the small coast of New Hampshire, and am in the water year 'round. It does get cold, but wetsuit technology is a wonderful thing. I'm really just looking for other folks on the east coast who might be interested in a wooden outrigger, and would love to get together with other paddlers/surfers/sailors.
We do have a sailing rig option for this boat, and it flies. Check out the latest pic from the boat shop, and let me know what you think.
Mahalo, and thanks for reading!
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