# Custom Cedar Strip Boats Make Your Own Dreamboat or Have it Made By Katie Cordrey | Published 2008-12-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finest-cedar-strip-boats-in-north-america-dyi-custom-build-dreamboat References: [raystreamboatd](http://www.raystreamboatd.com) & [raysdreamboats](http://www.raysdreamboats.com/canoehistory.asp) Even someone who knows nothing of boat-building techniques will be struck by the superb quality and beauty of Ray Klebba’s award-winning designs. Each craft is a work of art with wood selected to accentuate the form. Color, texture, and visual flow are carefully planned and applied. The western red cedar strip construction is used to build [sea kayaks, canoes, and rowboats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rand-roamer-29-boat). Whether you make it yourself or have it made for you, one of these functional sculptures can be yours! [White Salmon Boat Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-rock-cottage) is located on the Washington side of the spectacular Columbia River Gorge. Surrounded by mountains, rivers, lakes, and streams, boating has been part of the culture since before Caucasian-settlers arrived. As a pupil, you can choose weekend or weekday classes. All materials, tools, shop space are supplied. Student-builders have up to 5 months to complete their projects. A custom-built boat is an option if you don’t have the time or desire to build your own. Ray and his crew will lovingly create a dreamboat for you. If you are more independent soul, [plans and kits are an option](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craft-starter-kit). Each of us has boat-builder within. The process of making a functional thing of beauty forces the maker to use physical senses and offers a way to balance hyper-cyber scheduled lives. See the video above to learn more about master-craftsman Ray Klebba and the White Salmon Boat Works. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Custom-built Cedar Strip Boats:** There is an opportunity for businesses to develop custom-built cedar strip boats as a luxury product for consumers. - **DIY Boat-building Classes:** Offering DIY boat-building classes can create a unique experience for those looking to learn a new skill and create their own watercraft. - **Woodworking as a Hobby:** As people look to balance their screen-heavy lives, there is a potential for woodworking and boat-building to become a popular hobby. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Boating Industry:** Manufacturers and retailers in the luxury boating industry can expand their offerings to include custom-built cedar strip boats as a high-end product. - **Travel and Tourism Industry:** DIY boat-building classes can be added as a unique experience for individuals traveling and looking for an immersive vacation opportunity. - **Woodworking and Crafts Industry:** Opportunities exist for the woodworking and crafts industry to expand into boat-building and capture a new customer base interested in creating functional works of art. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Compact Floating Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blatto-boat.md) - [Performance-Driven Packraft Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpacka-raft.md) - [Nature-Immersed Creative Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-creek-workhops-house.md) - [Ultra-Luxurious Custom-Built Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custombuilt-yacht.md) - [Modern Floating Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pura-vida-floating-home.md) - [Boat Design-Inspired Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-mile-harbor.md) - [Asian Watercraft-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sampan.md) - [Boat-Inspired Community Center](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esbjerg-maritime-center.md) - [Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures.md)