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@ThatPaddlingGuy It feels like its getting close to taking it for a test paddle. Lakes don't thaw here until the 1st week of May...

Monday, June 13, 2022, Day 19 I was greeted by strong winds and grey clouds early in the morning. Despite the wind, the mosquitoes and...

Haha, good one. I agree with carrying an ax, especially in spring or fall when a fire can be very rewarding. Same with the twig stove...

Friday, June 10, 2022, Day 16 The night was relatively warm and dry. With beautiful weather and after a hearty breakfast, I left the...

I put a patch over the seam with a couple of fill coats. I also drilled an oversized vent hole at the top of each tank. When I did the...

I've Preached the benefits of a Skilsaw, with a fence clamped to the base, to cut strips. I still believe, its the best way to cut...

Seal coat is on.

That was my experience as well. The friend that has helped me with advice over the years also said the same thing with his Mirka unit...

Glass is on.

Glassed the front side of the float tank pieces. Hung the glass over edge for weight to help it make the corner. Three coats on the...

Boy Scout camp. 1964.

According the the following Mohawk spec archive, a 16 foot Intrepid weighs 73 lbs. in Royalex and 63 lbs. in R84. Perhaps you can figure...

I went at the cockpit area with some 60 grit. It didn't go well previously with the cockpit layer and it was uneven with a large ridge...

I built the vertical section of the stern float tank and glued it together. I then marked it for height, trimmed it and attached a...

My first clue was a first time poster responding to an old thread. Second clue was taking a trip with their "pet dog." I've never...