Recent content by BWCA66

In MN (the Boundary Waters) it is illegal to burn any garbage. I do my best to repack what I can before a trip to minimize what garbage I need to pack out. I will admit to burning paper if there's no ink on it and coffee grounds and some food scraps although my pup usually makes sure there's...

Don't believe that the ice will be out the 1st weekend in March, almost never is.

I bought an Oceanbroad adjustable that can be 240, 250 0r 260. I like it because I have a couple of different canoes I paddle solo.

It will be interesting to see chat if any changes will take place with the potential sale of Rutabaga, at least they are not closing.

I've been on 1 BWCA in Nov and didn't see anyone. Might give it a go again this year if the hard water holds off.

There was a hint in his post about the online retail effect which is what I believe closed Midwest mountianeering in the Twin Cities this past year. Wonder how not having a store to empty out will effect canoecopia going forward too. I still haven't had a chance to check out the Horbeck store...

Welcome, looking forward to your build.

A scratched canoe is a happy canoe! :ROFLMAO:

For me it's going to be my 14.5' Merrimack Tennessean, can use it solo or tandom and has room for my ever present 70lbs pup.

It was made by a small start up company and they did get a patent for the way it is built to allow the hammock to hang through it but last I checked they seem to be out of business, glad I bought 2 - it works perfect for me and my pup.

DId it a number of times in the BWCA in the spring and fall, worked great. Now I have a pup I take with me all the time so I like to have him in a tent at night so I have a tent I can hang my hammock in.

That serial # makes no sense. Doesn't follow the rules that were standardized in 1984. Might be older than 1990.

When I can't find my phone I use the find my phone app on my chrome book, works great.

They are nothing more than very expensive 3/4" pipe, just buy the towers and go to your local building supply store and buy some pipe in whatever length you want. Been using mine like this for 10 years with no issue.

Red oak would not be a good choice, does not handle water well. As others have said, scarf joints are your friend. canoerepairshop.com sells what they call a "smart lock" shippable gunnel set.