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  1. Boatman53

    NFCT - Forked Lake to Permanent Rapids

    Thanks Bill, tell him it looks like he did a splendid job from where I sit. Jim
  2. Boatman53

    NFCT - Forked Lake to Permanent Rapids

    That’s a nice looking guideboat. Do you know how long it is? Jim
  3. Boatman53

    Finally got a solo

    I think they help prevent lifting from the plastic cap. Jim
  4. Boatman53

    NFCT - Forked Lake to Permanent Rapids

    Thanks for the work Bill. Looking forward to your report. Jim
  5. Boatman53

    Solo on the Light Side

    Thanks again Brian for bringing us along. It looks beautiful. Jim
  6. Boatman53

    How to make steep portages easy with a canoe pole

    Humans are amazing problem solvers. It looks very well controlled. Jim
  7. Boatman53

    While in Ely...

    Here is an endorsement of Britton’s Cafe. My daughter ordered two pancakes for breakfast, her face says it all. Jim
  8. Boatman53

    Photo of the day

    I too love that red canoe and its reflection in the water makes the pic even more spectacular. Jim
  9. Boatman53

    While in Ely...

    If you are a fan of Sigurd Olsen there is a display at the ranger station outside of town and I believe his house is open as a museum but I’m not certain. And I agree with Snapper. There is also a folk craft school there but I didn’t have time to stop in. I had a great breakfast at Briton’s...
  10. Boatman53

    Pickup Truck and Fifth Wheel - Front Receiver Rack

    Boy does that look strange. Jim
  11. Boatman53

    Photo of the day

    That’s it Ralph, thanks. Jim
  12. Boatman53

    Photo of the day

    We had some interesting weather in Maine today. About 4 this afternoon the wind picked up blowing about 20 and the clouds were quite extraordinary. I’m not sure what type they are, I haven’t looked the up yet. Jim
  13. Boatman53

    My favorite design featuring a canoe on a silver dollar......

    While technically not a canoe, it is canoe shaped. This is a 20 Kroner coin from Norway. Worth at the moment $2.09 USD Jim
  14. Boatman53

    repair of thermformed endcaps

    Did you think about using Kydex to make a new one? I don’t know what thicknesses it come in but many knife makers use it to thermoform sheaths. Jim
  15. Boatman53

    Rustoleum paint?

    Beautiful build, it looks fast just sitting on the trailer. Jim
  16. Boatman53

    Rustoleum paint?

    I don’t think I would worry about it as long as it isn’t long term immersion. Jim
  17. Boatman53

    What’s the best anchor for a canoe?

    I saw these at the local marine supply store today. Bait bags for lobster traps. Sometimes I find one at the beach for free. They had different colors so maybe different sizes but I didn’t study the display for those details. Jim
  18. Boatman53

    Show us pictures of your canoe dogs

    Brighthaven, you have upped the dog comfort game with the oriental rug. Jim
  19. Boatman53

    Alan's Bloodvein II Canoe Strip Build

    Nothing like a deadline to get a job done. Jim
  20. Boatman53

    Hot Tent Suggestions?

    The stove metal itself doesn’t hold heat very long. If the morning fire is small stuff so you get a quick hot burn there is not much to deal with in terms of coals. Jim
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