Recent content by FartherWest

Hey All - I thought I would post this here as well as the other usual locations of Facebook and CL. I have decided to part with my beloved Prospector 15, Tuf-weave, custom ordered with the front seat moved towards the center of the canoe by about 6 inches. That allows an actual human to sit in...

Hi All, I am trying to decide between one of the following boats: Northwind 17 OR Northstar B17 Both in the blacklite layup. The purpose for the boat is for multi-day lake and river trips, tandem. :-) Weight is important - hence the blacklite - but so is efficiency and...

No, but it will make a difference on the portages... last time I checked, I gave up draft horse work some years back on the farm. I'd like to work smarter and not harder on this trip. Great idea! Thank you. :-)

Hi everyone - just received the invitation for preliminary planning to go to Bowron Lakes in late June/early July. Yellowcanoe - any specifics on what we can expect? Your trip report here and the pictures are going to be very helpful. I'll pass this information along. Specific concerns are...

Interesting observations about how wildlife reacts with dogs in the boat. I am profoundly thankful we don't have gators up here. Honestly I'd probably have a hard time relaxing and enjoying a paddle while in the presence of something roughly the same length as my canoe that could also consider...

I am looking at another Australian Shepherd, preferably a male. That puts me in the size range you all have mentioned, he should just fit in the Merlin and be more than comfy in the Prospector. My first dog was an Aussie ('Cash') and he was amazing. His prey drive was out of this world for a...

I know I am a little ahead of the game - I cant get a puppy until after tax season for logistical reasons. But, having a carrot helps me get through grind... Thank you for the replies. It was seeing Alan and Sadie's adventures that gave me the initial inspiration and then life happened, so its...

Hi Everyone, It been years since my dog passed away and he was so amazing that I just couldn't get another one right away. Now, I think its time to have another adventure buddy.... so my question goes out to those of you who routinely take you four legged friend in the canoe.... At what age...

Err, haven't really counted lately. Some I inherited when my dad passed away, a couple are my older bothers while he is in Korea (military) and didn't want to put them in long term storage, and several are my own. Combination of hunting and self defense. I used to shoot a bit more then I do...

The story of my life right now... If I might make a suggestion: if you have a friend in another canoe near you when you are flailing around in the water trying to get back in (that is the best possible description of my technique) don't you then have the necessary safety net in place...

Nice! I'm looking forward to getting the Hayden Pole. I picked up a Home Depot Special last night and just took it out today, nothing done to it yet. I'll add the end caps and some tape to help me know where my hands are on the pole. Balance points, etc. Poling is interesting, I have a lot to...

Thanks Conk! I plan on putting one of your seats on my Christmas list this year. If you can let me know the specifics of how it should be ordered (size, etc) that would be much appreciated. Also, I spent the better part of the morning and early afternoon in the Merlin and really enjoy that...

Rapidfire?

Thank you all for the compliments, means a lot coming from you folks. You've made some truly beautiful canoes. Carry handles, I think I put them on the same way they came off (bend towards the seat) however it is difficult to see it in the pictures. The handles are one of the things that I...

Thanks Muskrat. I just ordered a 12 foot pole aluminum pole from Rob over at Hayden CanoePole.com and its like it should be here in a couple of weeks. In the mean time, I was considering getting a wood pole from Home Depot, but I think the type of wood matters? From the information I have...