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A Night time visitor at my camp, this Fall. He didn't get anything to eat!

Probably a bit stiffer but otherwise, pretty much the same. Using the card scarper instead of sandpaper is faster, cleaner, much better...

I second geoboy's recommendation and would offer staying at their base on Moose Lake would be my choice if I were not able to portage...

We used Canoe Country Outfitters in Ely, MN, nice people.

A tip I often share, when applying epoxy. Check your seal coat, before laying down the cloth. Anything on the surface, that you can...

Shaved the epoxy down with the scraper then went over everything again with 180 grit. Vacuumed the hull twice then hit it with the...

This adventure was inspired by Robin and his canoe restorations. In particular, his rail replacements on different boats over the years...

This is such a good point, Brian, and totally what I was trying to decide. Ultimately I'd like to try both methods one day... but the...

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...

Yes the Bead and cove requires more space. I simply do it outside. I do it in the driveway, and sweep up the dust. They go around the...