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didn't see this thread until now.. we were out on Mudro Lake - Crooked - Fourtown loop for 9 days during those storms.. it was a thing...

That's probably a good point about flexibility and spider cracking. I had a Magic in Kevlight layup and it had quite a few spider...

I'm not quite sure what to think of gelcoat. I've owned boats with and without. The boats with gel coat tended to develop spider cracks...

Here's an old post from the BWCA forum with some input from Rob Kesselring on his 30 pound tandem after 20+ trips to the BWCA, many of...

I think some of that would depend on the type of rocks that make up these gravel bars and how extensive they are. I wouldn't think twice...

I like my Encounter. Hauls a load for a month long trip. Shallow arch bottom means it is more stable loaded. Loaded in rough water going...

Maybe I missed it but what are your height and weight?

As an engineer I have to challenge this thinking. Even if you assume that all boats are made with the same materials and processes, some...

Wenonah makes two different sizes of buckets. I'm not sure which size comes on the Encounter but likely you would find the small size to...

Yes, it was quite chilly at times, especially on days with north and northwest winds. Unfortunately, a fire ban had to be imposed on day...

Port of Peninsula, Nahcotta Wa.

My local farm supply store has graphite powder for lubricating some sort of farm equipment. It's always worked well for me and it's a...

I'll agree w/ Alan that a lighter boat is more likely to be "durable" in a wilderness setting simply because you're more willing to...

Tryin' makes good points. I think the big question is whether or not you're running whitewater. If not then I think even the very...

Seems like you want it so you might as well get it. A little minor repair work and, at worst, you could resell it for what you have in...