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Ok, so time for an update. It’s another long post, I apologize in advance. On Friday, I took off work, left at 5am, and drove up to...

I'd try acetone. If for no other reason than it dries residue free. If you don't want anything that harsh / flammable, I've heard that...

I was mostly thinking about vinyl for the cost and durability factor. I plan on using her for mostly canoe camping trips. But I can't...

Time to wrap this up (I've done a little better at working on it than I've done at reporting progress) I don't recall if I waited a...

@sophiamark, welcome to the forum. One alternative to canvas would be dacron (ceconite). Weigh savings are reportedly substantial...

Don't get me wrong, the calculator is very innovative and does allow a reasonable estimate of finished weight. Weight is a product of...

I think one foot in the middle is best, but I sometimes use a method that can be summarized as "aim your arse at the seat." I most often...

Quebecois keeping the Spirit Alive. The closest I have come to this was paddling the Upper Missouri River in Montana on the Trail of...

Welcome. I tend to use a hybrid of some of the above and, as mentioned, you should experiment to see what works best for you. I...

You are going to get in right in front of the seat. Lean over the boat with one hand on each gunnel. Trying to keep you weight centered...

Welcome. Looks like a great boat for the money. Are you looking for plastic / aluminum replacements or would you consider installing...

The brigade à la mer du Nord has completed the portion in the beautiful Réserve faunique Ashuapmushuan and we would like to thank them...

Oh, I don't know... I used to make a certain"thrice cooked chili" that involved nuoc mam and bird's eye chilis that was dubbed "flaming...

So far, I've built with Aspen, Tamarac & White Pine... I'm currently planning builds with Catalpa and Cypress. (trim woods are usually...

I don't own a float bag although I do build (relatively small) float chambers into my canoes.