Recent content by Cruiser

Just to clarify ... the tools required for a build are pretty basic and most folks have most of the items already available. The real things needed are materials and time, the materials should be in the range of $1000 - $1500 depending on how expensive your area is and how good a shopper you...

When posts are read, there is a high chance of not really getting the idea conveyed ... what we are thinking doesn't always make it clearly to the screen. Both methods (C&B, Flat Planed) will get the job done and will require a certain skill set to make that happen. I don't believe there is a...

I did do a lighter weight build thread, with newer folks in mind ... you may find something of interest here: https://www.canoetripping.net/threads/light-weight-solo-tripper-build.105054/ and my current (although somewhat behind schedule...

Dropped them a long time ago, when they first started all the nonsense. Google Photos is free and works well

Sourcing wood is the first hurdle in the build, gravitating to WRC is simply because it is the one most commonly referenced. Just realize that the wood itself is not structural, in the final product, in any meaningful way. It is simply a means to keep the fiberglass in the right orientation...

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...