dutchlennart's latest activity

https://www.canoetripping.net/threads/in-search-of-mad-river-monarch.130848/ Somobody is looking for one. I hope you 2 are not a...

There is now one over here; https://www.canoetripping.net/threads/mad-river-monarch-available.130897/

This is the boat. There are more wildfire's compared to hemlock boats and some other smaller brands. Still there are not that many and...

the late & very great, Jim Shelander (“Salamander”) was the 1st person to paddle the Grand in a canoe. He was also the 1st to canoe the...

Congratulations on your Wildfire, Lennart, which I assume is hard to find in Europe. I like varnished wood thwarts and gunwales rather...

I fixed a damaged one up for Andy O. It had been squashed so many cracks and flaking gel coat. I can't remember what resin I used...

"I would not use varnish; varnish turns things yellow. The bottom scratches look trivial, it looks like you don't need to do anything...

The bottom is not pristine. The gunnels are aluminium. Luckily it is not as bad as the first bell fire I owned and refurbed...

Reproofing rain gear: Repairing a dry bag: Repairing a drysuit: Repairing a tent fly: Fixing canoe camping BPH:

Recently I did try to buy a wildfire. I failed. I guess I was to far from the unknown buyer and he could sell to someone more local...

Nice little canoe-centered (mostly) walkthrough here for those of us who couldn't attend.

Fit is imho the most important. Good fit is wearing it. I always hope a good shop is nearby so people can try lots. Especially on...

Absolutely, comfort is the top priority. Astra pfds seem to get good reviews. I would have liked to have bought a Salus pfd due to...

I don't know if you're planning to attend WPSCR in Butler this year, but I could easily drag the Raven over so you could toss it & your...

I would only buy if it was the only thing that i could buy to get me on the river. You have a nice fleet. I can not see many thongs the...