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This is how I do mine : https://www.canoetripping.net/threads/building-some-new-wood-composite-paddles-for-2020.120222/post-120735

Everything here is spot on IMO, I will add a couple of points to ponder: 1) the 30 degrees mentioned is with the hammock loaded and at the head end. Setting up at 30 with no load will certainly not be 30 when you get in, likely closer to 35 ... so it is a good idea to get help with the...

Maybe consider 7/64", 1/8" is pretty beefy for those jobs IMO.

Can't really argue with the logic, you are likely correct ... however, I suspect it will make little actual difference to the build or final product. Brian

Gunnels are one of the biggest potential areas for packing on extra weight (I think I have said that in every build thread I have done), so I am in total agreement with this sentiment. Personally, I have settled at 5/16" x 5/8" for my solos and 3/8" x 3/4" for tandems ... granted you have to...

Pricey, but you can't go wrong with a Yeti IMO

I kept waiting for some one else to mention electronic racket swatters. On my last August trip, I was sitting in a bug shelter and the owner was merry waving the unit around and zapping mossies and anything else flying. They are basically a hand held electric bug zapper ... surprisingly...

Whatever plastic you pick, needs to be able to handle the epoxy, what about that shrink wrap they use for boat storage?

Hi Jim, If you use .4 - .5 oz per foot per fill coat, you will be pretty close to the real answer as long as you don't apply heavy. The fill coats on my new canoe weighed in at 7.4 oz over 17 feet .... quick and dirty 7.4/17 times your boat will give you a number in the right ball park for what...

Allan touches on a couple of good points. Like almost all wood working projects equipment and experience plays a big role in how a particular bit of work, like bead and coving is approached. My first experience with making strips and doing the bead and cove was arduous and I was glad when I...

UCanoe 2 has a good point, using a spreadsheet to look over your packed goods can be an eye opening experience. My wife helped me list and weigh every item I was packing for a trip (there was a 3.2 km portage, so weight mattered) ... it was a bit of work, but having that list was really...

I didn't realize there was a Gorilla version with gap filling capabilities, could you please post the specific product ... always looking for products with new capabilities.

Hi Jim, That is exactly my plan for seats on the current build, but I opted for 1" polyester. I have stainless staples and have read a few upholstery blogs on doing the webbing. Any chance you have a few pics and could expand on the attachment and stretching technique you used? Thanks Brian

Allan, thank you for taking the time to put some numbers on the paddle discussion, there are lots of folks sharing paddle experience and favourite type/length etc and shows we all have some interest. I am really enjoying this discussion, but I have a few things that sort of give me pause for...

The reality is that there is not a lot of actual difference between an OtterTail and a BeaverTail