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Birch bark Canoes
Birch bark Canoes
- Weighs 60 - 80 lbs but gets heavier when wet
- Very fragile and easily damaged
- Requires a lot of maintenance and care
- Repairs require skill and knowledge
- Aesthetic rating: It is the traditional canoe if you want a sense of history
- They are expensive
