JohnSand

I used that name b/c it was the name of the original thread. Yes, I didn't see anywhere which alcohol was used. I was AMAZED at how much...

The first two pictures below show how the mast seat and step looked on one old factory style configuration in an ABS canoe. The last...

A different sort of wilderness trip in a different and beautiful sort of terrain. If you like the Barren Lands, how about relatively...

I've been involved with wooden boats for decades, people will often confuse materials or forget details. I doubt it's all oak.

I'm guessing that isn't oak, but cedar. Perhaps the gunwales and trim are oak. Looks like western red cedar for strips.

Like going to sea on sailboats, to see and experience things that can only be found in that way.

Thanks John. I appreciate the advice.

No worries, I weigh 265.

Seemed like good price.

I weigh about 235, my brother has been around 400, we both paddle. Learning to get in and out of a canoe can be a bit of a trick for...

Prudence is a key element of boating.

It was gorgeous here in NW Wisconsin yesterday. The Totogatic is high, little wind. I moved my NC P15 out and fitted her with my seat...

Yes Glenn, very confusing life here. Wife loves NY area plus her doctors. I am tired of driving 11/2 hours to travel only 25 miles with...

Hi everyone. New to the webpage. Getting back to my roots… got the sea kayak listed for sale and looking for a canoe. Back to the...

Getting ready for canoe season. Set up my new Springbar Compact in the backyard. Going to spend the night, see how it goes. Supposed to...