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Robin, where did you get pole connections for your canvas tent ?

Those looking for wool clothing for reasonable prices take a gander at 'asbell wool". I have one of their anoracks and it is excellent . black friday sale tommorow.

14’ e.m. White &17’ b.n. Morris. A paddle boy cart makes all the difference.

I myself am the proud owner of two northwood canoes, love the traditional lines and natural materials, elevates the tripping experience to a new level, now comes the hard part picking the appropriate paddle and gear. Enjoy !

Robin, Keep me posted on locations, I don't have to travel far.

Thanks Glen for stepping up to the plate & knocking it out of the park. It would have been a real loss. Hats off to You !

Aluminum canoes are tempered to be mallable, once welded become brittle & prone to greater cracks, Memaquay hit the nail on the head, rough up the metal with sandpaper and repair inside and out with grey JB epoxy. As close to a permanent repair as you'll get.

Best of luck Grandpa , After getting all that out of the way nothing left but recuperation, sounds like your clearing the deck for future canoe trips!

"Everyone talks about the weather but no one does anything about it." - Charles Dudley Warner

Al , that bear attack in Pa. You refer to was precipitated by the women's dog going after cubs the sow had with her , then the dog owner intervened thus the attack . The game wardens initially looked to find & destroy the bear but abandoned that effort after learning the backstory . Fortunately...

Al, when out in the woods of Pennsylvania ,You need to be concerned about your security at all times. You known its not as if your in a safe place like Alaska ! :rolleyes:

Big fleas have little fleas,on there backs to bite 'em, little fleas have smaller fleas, and so on infinitum. ( Not sure of source of quote.)

Robin, There must be some linkage between w/c canoes & horses ? I've had a bay gelding & a dappled grey mare for about fifteen years. But don't give up the canoeing , You can do both just not simultaneously.Looks like a good setup you've got there.Tip : Horses can be very cooperative for a...

Exactly , the choice between repainting the canoe or shellac below the waterline seems to favor the shellac, drys extremely quickly, can reapply a fresh coat whenever, affords an level of protection. I just have to figure best way to establish a waterline.

Thanks Fitz, I have about 10lbs. amber flake ( +/- 3 gals. of 3lb. cut ). 1 gal. should be plenty for a 15' canoe, but don't know how many coats should be applied. I would think You could shellac over paint as it seems to stick to anything.