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Steve in Idaho replied to the thread Following wind, waves, and canoe design. Where to next?.That's the kind of enabling comment I'm looking for. 😁 It's kind of embarrassing... I've now passed up a chance to own a Merlin II... -
Steve in Idaho replied to the thread Following wind, waves, and canoe design. Where to next?.I have one for the bow that came with the canoe. It won't fit the stern, since it's a swedeform hull. Yes, I should get one for that...
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Steve in Idaho reacted to dramey's post in the thread Following wind, waves, and canoe design. Where to next? with
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You might consider getting a splash cover. I bought one from Red Leaf Designs. The splash covers helps miitgate the wind and with any... -
Steve in Idaho reacted to Marc Ornstein's post in the thread Why am I the only one in a Canoe? with Like.
It would be nice if we had some marketing folks, here in the group, along with a production boat builder or two. Perhaps a plan could be...
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Steve in Idaho reacted to Marc Ornstein's post in the thread What are your current solo canoes and how do you like them? with Like.
Curtis Mayfly, Loonworks Solitaire, Bell Flashfire, Dogpaddle June Bug (original woodstrip), Slipstream Inspire 14.5, Savage River June...
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Steve in Idaho reacted to Packrat's post in the thread What are your current solo canoes and how do you like them? with Like.
Well now I have another solo canoe. I saw an ad for a Wenonah Wee Lassie and it comes in at anoter 10# weight savings over my Clipper...
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I think he meant that if one uses a double blade, then the open canoe will collect more water than the topped kayak.
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Steve in Idaho posted the thread Following wind, waves, and canoe design. Where to next? in General Discussion and Advice.I'm not sure if this is a solo canoe question or a paddling technique question, so I'll put it here. If it turns out to be one or the...
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Steve in Idaho reacted to Alan Gage's post in the thread As stable as a Camper but lighter with Like.
How far are you carrying to the water? Normally I either throw the gunwale on a shoulder or just carry it over my head. Even with a...
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Steve in Idaho reacted to PortageW/Cerberus's post in the thread Savage River Blackwater solo canoe with Like.
Tryin', I am not the original owner; I bought it 5 years ago and it was built in 2011. Mine was 27#; now 24# with a seating change. So...
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The "X" is an extra volume option. A shim is added to the mold betwixt the halves prior to layup. I didnt have my square to pull some...
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Steve in Idaho reacted to PortageW/Cerberus's post in the thread Savage River Blackwater solo canoe with Like.
Tryin, good for you. Fun boat, eh? Since you mention the Swift 16.8 and that was one I considered...a few tidbits: Reports are that...
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I spent a fair amount of time in a Blackwater X at WPACR last weekend and really fell in love with the boat. I never in a million years...
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Steve in Idaho replied to the thread As stable as a Camper but lighter.My Solitude has a sliding bucket seat. I just slide it all the way forward and set the leading edge of the seat on my shoulders. That...
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Steve in Idaho reacted to Gamma1214's post in the thread As stable as a Camper but lighter with Like.
If it's just from the car to the water, I hang it by the gunwale from one shoulder. If I'm portaging any distance, I tie two paddles...
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