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That sounds a lot like the Boise River where I spend a lot of time. If you must go with a tandem, a 15' Prospector should do nicely as a...

It’s not my favorite thing. I left my yoke on on my cartop and loosened the bushings. Was able to tighten them back up, but it’s...

There should be some metal inlaid threaded receptacles on the gunwales right in front of the seat.

Well there is active nest building all around our house so I went over to the neighbors to see how those rubber snakes are working out...

I made this cherry yoke for a Prospector 14 that I recently sold. The thumb bolts are 27” O/C. If you can use it let me know. Price...

In 2008, at age 64, I bought my "final canoe" (Hemlock SRT). Then I did it again in 2009 (Bell black-gold Wildfire). And again in 2021...

Can you define what you mean by "smaller rivers"? I consider my local river to be a smaller river. It's not very wide, deep, or fast...

I'm trying to practice locally in my new Savage River Illusion to get more comfortable with its initial stability before going on a trip...

Is vinylester more resilient than epoxy?

It’s a canoe graveyard. Shhh! Don’t disturb the spirits.

ppine, I think a demonstration video is in order.

I restored this Chestnut Bobs, it’s a fine paddling 15’ lightweight wood canvas canoe, not sure how much wind it can handle.

I don't know. Most canoe sailors are just out for an afternoon of fun, so avoid conditions that aren't pleasant. The leeboards or...

The very old man way includes a dog as a lookout while you rest. Benson

At what point does it become too windy for those canoes? With no keel, and the relatively narrow hull, I’d guess the are for light...