Benson Gray

Thank you, Benson. You remain far superior to AI. It's interesting that the later Royalex "Rockets" were only 5 pounds heavier than the...

Benson, your knowledge and research are greatly appreciated! I remember the term Warsaw Rocket but had no idea its origin, and was...

Chipewyan was Old Town's name for their ABS/Royalex/Oltonar series of canoes which came in various lengths. This was similar to their...

Most people would probably have considered an aluminum Grumman to be a 'state of the art' canoe in the mid-1950s. These were priced in...

This story was quoted in the 1975 Old Town catalog as shown below. Benson

The first advertisement below is probably the one you are seeking. They spent all afternoon throwing it off the roof because it is not...

My life changed when I got an Old Town Guide 18 in 1994. They are rare in Nevada. This one had been bounced around in some rocks when...

They are considering this decision now. It seems likely to remain at Paul Smiths. Benson

That's a reasonable thought. I'd have to attach a plywood floor across the cross bars. Is that woodwork? I don't do woodwork.

My experience is that once you have a hitch then it will get used for many other things too. I selected a canoe trailer that could have...

I pull a heavier trailer than that with a 4 cylinder Corolla. No issues at all. Alan

I suspect that a lightweight trailer like yours with a canoe can be towed by almost any car. I would encourage you to contact your...

I agree with Benson, a trailer has helped me stay with my wood canvas canoes. I found a cheap one on FB Marketplace and after some easy...

Thanks Boatman53. This is not an easy transition. I have made three strippers, the 18'6 Gil Kilpatrick Guide - family canoe - my...

You may want to consider a trailer. I have become a big fan of them as I get older. Benson