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Van Hal
Canoes
New Canoes, Cedarstrip
John Van Hal
3800 Hunters Ridge Mooresville, IN 46158
317-831-7435
Custom builder of cedar strip canoes for the solo or tandem paddler with 40 years of experience. The most popular craft has been the 16’ tandem Traveler. Presently there are seven models offered from 17’ 55lb to a 14’ 40lb solo (pictured above with the happy client). The seventh canoe is a 15’ solo or tandem designed to be a little more stable than most solos as a fishing platform during those days you want to camp and go out with an empty canoe. The hulls are encapsulated in epoxy over fiberglass cloth giving it an extremely tough and long-lasting cover. Working closely with you through the building process the canoe becomes yours long before completion. Also, there are available 6’ and an 18.5” models to hang or have on your desk.