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I'm finally getting back to this build (it's been sitting in the back of the shop) and today I fit the inwales. In keeping with the...

I know it's and oft chased thread and commonly pursued end, but I figured I'd share my experience and process solo-izing the Old Town...

Chateau de Montfort, Dordogne River, France

A few years ago my son and his husband were hosting a Chinese new year party in NYC. My wife and I attended and met some of their...

I thought I would get a head start and load the canoe Sunday night for an early morning departure for a Memorial Day escape to Moab. I...

Here is the 3 strap + 2 tails rig. The first strap (black) is 14+ ft. It wraps through the front corners of the cart over the portage...

We really like our Tiger motorhome. It's a 1989 model, based on a Chevy Astrovan. New ones have eye watering prices but the older ones...

True and that's been mentioned before in my other builds. I'm not crazy about the time crunch but I typically don't mind taking things...

Definitely describes him. I often tell him that he "tasks" better than just about anybody I've ever met but doesn't "multi- task" worth...

Well, I think I got It right. Just bought this for our 35th Anniversary. We’re adding AC, 100w solar power, among customizations. Now...

Eric Schooley of Florida made Lutra paddles under his business name, Ibis Paddles. Kona, I don't know if your pictured paddle is a Lutra...

Enjoying a new to me Blackhawk Zephyr, which came from a fellow board member and friend. also enjoying this Ibis paddle, number 115. Not...

Another opting is cut a slot on the inboard face and insert a spline. I have a slotting bit for a router so I would use that but it...

I suppose if you are gluing the entire length to the hull, there will be an added strength factor, but even with that, the short scarf...