# Sassafras 12 decks **URL:** \ **Category:** Builder's Forum\ **Created:** [January 24, 2017, 4:01pm UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/sassafras-12-decks/44954 "2017-01-24T16:01:51Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Michael\_Cagle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a87d85/32.png) [@Michael\_Cagle](https://forum.clcboats.com/u/Michael_Cagle)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2017, 4:01pm UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/sassafras-12-decks/44954/1 "2017-01-24T16:01:51Z")
Considering building a Sassafras 12 with stripper decks. Sure it has  been done before. Any input on this, pros/cons, how many linear ft of strips will be required, etc?  ---
**Author:** ![Jeremy\_Clark](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/edb3f5/32.png) [@Jeremy\_Clark](https://forum.clcboats.com/u/Jeremy_Clark)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2017, 7:38am UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/sassafras-12-decks/44954/2 "2017-01-26T07:38:23Z")
Haven't added decks to a Sassafras, but to a different 3 plank canoe. On a 14'8" canoe, I added bulheads 3.5 feet from the from and 4 feet from the back. I decked the front 4.5-5 feet and the last 4 feet, with a 3 inch "rail" inbetween. Pros--Alot of stiffness, alot drier. Cons--heavier, more challenging to build, and slightly more challenging to load. ---
**Author:** ![Michael\_Cagle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a87d85/32.png) [@Michael\_Cagle](https://forum.clcboats.com/u/Michael_Cagle)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2017, 9:25am UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/sassafras-12-decks/44954/3 "2017-01-26T09:25:09Z")
   Thanks for the post but not really intending to extend the existing decks or bulkheads. Just adding a bit of refinement using strips instead of the solid wood provided. I ordered my kit yesterday. Once it gets here and construction proceeds I will look at options.