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    Wow, you are working hard and doing great stuff, thank you for sharing
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    Cruiser replied to the thread Wabakimi solo trip spring 2022.
    I did find that out about a month ago, The large version from them is just under 13 feet on the long side of the diagonal ... Eureka...
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    Cruiser replied to the thread Hot Tent Suggestions?.
    The majority of the folks I camp with have either a light canvas or synthetic HTs. The canvas ones tend to be somewhat smaller to keep...
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    Cruiser replied to the thread Wabakimi solo trip spring 2022.
    Thanks for the thought JD ... and it really does
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    Cruiser replied to the thread Wabakimi solo trip spring 2022.
    Couldn't find anything on the web site now, was this awhile ago or recent?
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    We did cover this a build or so ago, that lap joint over the top IMO, is part of the problem ...I would suggest making a simple dado on...
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    I generally think of the gunnel as providing continuous structural support and stiffness along the entire canoe. Compromising the...
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    Hi Gamma, I will throw in my 2 cents here ... gunnel is structural. Nothing wrong with gluing them, but it needs something like a 10:1...
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    Cruiser replied to the thread Kite +6%.
    Weeellll ... now that you have made a canoe, why not the paddle to go with it? You can customize it to whatever you need, generally a...
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    Cruiser replied to the thread Kite +6%.
    Looks great, wooden boats just feel different I find. Trim looks really good, like you said. If you routinely use the twin, think about...
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    Cruiser replied to the thread Kite +6%.
    Very nice job, you are going to be so stoked during the first ride ..... Brian
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    Got a great deal on a new canoe kit from Ikea Wife is a little upset as I haven't even finished the one I am working on. I figure to...
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    Cruiser replied to the thread Solo on the Light Side.
    At the stems, I usually manage to over squeegee the sides and create some air gaps like this This time I just said "screw it", I am...
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    Cruiser replied to the thread Solo on the Light Side.
    Only one item left before finish sanding and varnishing starts and that is the yoke. Since this project is one of exploring new ways to...
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    Cruiser replied to the thread Help with a canoe cart.
    Just a note about the cart design, I move it back so that the canoe can sit between the wheels and that lowers the center of gravity and...
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