Editing Canoe (section)

=== Fiber reinforced composites ===
Modern canoes are generally constructed by layering a fiber material inside a "female" mold. [[Fiberglass]] is the most common material used in manufacturing canoes.<ref>{{cite web|title=Canoe Materials|url=http://www.frontenac-outfitters.com/onlinetutorials.cfm?id=2|publisher=Frontenac Outfittesr|access-date=7 October 2012|archive-date=3 June 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130603055242/http://www.frontenac-outfitters.com/onlinetutorials.cfm?id=2|url-status=dead}}</ref> Fiberglass is not expensive, can be molded to any shape, and is easy to repair.<ref name="wilderness paddler" /> [[Kevlar]] is popular with paddlers looking for a light, durable boat that will not be taken in whitewater. Fiberglass and Kevlar are strong but lack rigidity.{{cn|date=December 2024}}  [[Carbon fiber]] is used in racing canoes to create a very light, rigid construction usually combined with Kevlar for durability. Boats are built by draping the cloth in a mold, then impregnating it with a liquid [[resin]]. Optionally, a vacuum process can be used to remove excess resin to reduce weight.

A [[Gelcoat|gel coat]] on the outside gives a smoother appearance.<ref name="wilderness paddler" />

With [[stitch and glue]], [[plywood]] panels are stitched together to form a hull shape, and the seams are reinforced with fiber reinforced composites and varnished.

A cedar strip canoe is essentially a composite canoe with a cedar core. Usually fiberglass is used to reinforce the canoe since it is clear and allows a view of the cedar.