Boatman53

Marmot Precip or an equivalent. Much like headlamps, I can't keep track of them and have several, including one that is always in my...

I love paddling the southern swamps lit only by moon and stars. Of course I have flashlights. One night I will never forget. A whole...

Given one of the goals for this build is to maintain the same weight, while extending the original 15' design to 17'. Weight is going to...

FWIW, I’ve never gotten clammy in a cotton/canvas shell.

My Fishell Ray Special on the left and my new WBS (Bruce Smith) Classic on the right.

A couple of finishing touches. The carrying yoke. Simple but effective. The wood strips and rubber on the bottom are guide...

Thanks for the pics. Jim

A few pics of our day trip along 2 different sections of Bayou Bodcau near Shreveport Louisiana.

Got one of the inner gunnels glued on tonight. Was going to do both inners, but not enough clamps.

Here’s a quick pic from Fish lake in OR, somewhat icy with a bit of shoreline snow. It’s a cool seasonal lake that essentially turns...

Got it leveled out. 3 calls to “Technical Support” were fruitless. The technicians were clueless about their products other than the...

Should not be a problem at all with a well made scarf. Try not to have a joint where a hole for a seat or thwart would compromise it. Jim

Paddling around Nahcotta on Willapa Bay, Washington

Welcome to the campfire John, looking forward to another build. Don’t hesitate to ask questions. Jim

Howdy folks, I'm from Central Wi, west of Waupaca. While I've been a canoer most of my life, I honestly have been not doing much of...