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I have the opportunity to pick up a 16' fiberglass canoe pretty cheap. I'm guessing it needs a little fixing up, as I have not seen it yet. I'm wondering if it's possible to shorten it down to about 10'. Somethings i'm worried about are first: Safety. Like I said, i have not seen it. but if I removed the back 6' I'm not sure how stable it would be at that point. Secondly: floatability! What are the chances this thing would ever float again?
Has anyone ever attempted this?
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Mr. Camper
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Not that I'm aware of. Most people who want something that short go with a Sea Ark. I believe they even make something that short that will float. You try taking a 16' canoe down to a 10' canoe and it will never regain it's structural integrity and the safety of the craft will be gone.
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Doug4.7
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I will resist the temptation to make a comment about washing it in really hot water.... 
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Bubby's RV
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If it's really fiberglass and not moulded polywhatever, one might be able to shorten it, but it's probably not worth the effort.
Hey, I was on a submarine, USS Flasher (SSN-613) that was cut in half and 13 extra feet added in the middle. But then, they knew what they were doing.
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lesmore49
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I would think the integrity, stability of the original design would be lost and a canoe is generally a tippy craft to begin with...cutting it in half, taking a significant section out and putting it together...seems like something that would be ill-advised.
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Jim Shoe
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Just cut off the back 6 inches and paddle REALLY fast. 
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Mandrake
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....these guys actually tried that once.....
Mandrake
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Hgarnerno1
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Yes, it can be done. I tried it once and know that it works. Just be sure the first time you use it that you have your life jacket on just in case it dosen't.
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Dshultz50
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I think Crisco would work the best.....use regular - butter flavored is more fattening.
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Mountain Jack
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i woodn't shorten a canoe................yuu mite like to look at...www.portabote.com.........i heer they are about unsinkable. I see some used ones fer sale on Craigslist at times. A Pram would be a good small boat tooo..............imho...................
Good Luck with yer choice.........
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