Michael Storer Quick Canoe 155

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The Great Tinaroo Raid is an annual event held in Far North Queensland organised by the Wooden Boat Association of Cairns, otherwise known as "With Biscuits And Coffee" - www.wbac.com.au is worth a look.

For the 2010 Raid my mate in FNQ, Cliff Rogers, wanted a new canoe. Given that I was arriving 10 days beforehand and of those we had 6 to build "something" it seemed that Michael Storer'e Quick Canoe 155 seemed to fit the bill perfectly. A very well written and full report can be found on Michael's site - www.storerboatplans.com/wp/?p=784

Here are some highlights............................

Laying out the cut panels with butt-joints in place.....

The Mad Scientist at work......."now where did I put that eye of newt?????".

Care taken here is rewarded later. Neatly taped fillets.....

Another late night photo session.

Curved decks being fitted - a departure to Michael's plans here, a "Canoes and Lampshades" signature..

Four days later we have a canoe - now to give her the finishing touches.

Decks now painted gloss black and looking just fine.

Michael Storer's Quick Canoe 155 - built in a week and fun all the way.

First taste of her new element.....and that's the Geodesic Airolite Percy Blandford in bubble wrap.

The ultimate test - SHE FLOATS.....and paddles off.

and returns - Smiles all 'round.

Judged "Best Boat" at the 2010 Tinaroo Raid.

She also proved to be the best little firewood carrier around.....quickly picking up her new nickname - "The Ute".

And what's this!!! Could this be the first published photo of this pair of Storer designs - A Goat Island Skiff and the 155 - both in white - what a great way to finish the week-end.