Bill Hustler Sitka Spruce Stripwood Canoe

For those looking for a nostalgic canoe for those boat in hunting trips!

A## Masterpiece of BC Maritime History: Custom Bill Hustler 17' Wood-Strip Canoe
For sale is an exceptional piece of British Columbia’s paddling heritage—a beautifully preserved, custom wood-strip touring canoe crafted by legendary local artisan Bill Hustler. Originally sold through the historic Carleton Outdoor Recreation shop at 3201 Kingsway, this watercraft represents the absolute peak of local Lower Mainland master boatbuilding and remains in near-pristine, collector-grade condition.

* Dimensions: 17' 0" Length with a narrow, high-performance 31" Maximum Beam (classic cruising and wilderness tripping profile built for superior tracking and speed).

* Hull Construction: Built with carefully book-matched local Sitka Spruce strips, encapsulated in an optically clear, transparent fiberglass cloth and epoxy matrix. The hull features a completely smooth interior floor (free of traditional heavy ribs).

* Stem Profile: A seamless, rounded wood entry showcasing a completely flush, interlocking mitered prow with no external hardwood cap or metal stem bands to disrupt the hydrodynamic lines.
* Trim & Rail Configuration: Premium dual hardwood gunwales featuring dense, impact-absorbing White Oak outer rails for rugged coastal protection, paired with rich Mahogany inner rails.

* Seating & Yoke: Exquisite mortise-and-tenon Mahogany seat frames featuring hand-caned webbing set with a precise spline system. Includes a custom, sculptured wooden portage yoke.

* Paddles: Accompanied by its original, custom-built matching pair of vintage Aviron Clement laminated wood paddles stamped with production codes '54' (overall length) and '247' (indicating a 24" x 7" touring blade).

This canoe belongs to a rare, highly sought-after lineage of local craftsmanship. During its historical research, connections were established with another documented Bill Hustler canoe owned by local collector Jeff Creed. That sister ship possesses an iconic Canadian pedigree—having been rented to the Northwest Territories Pavilion at Expo '86 and featured prominently in a national Lipton Tea commercial.

An independent evaluation by accredited marine surveyor Dennis Burgess (IIMS) noted that given the extreme rarity, master-tier woodworking precision, and pristine indoor-stored condition, the replacement or collector asset value sits comfortably around $10,000.

Prepping equipment for a mountain Goat hunt is reason for sale.

$4000 ONO