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Many of us here own multiple canoes, for a variety of reasons. I'd like to think it is because each canoe does something better than the...

While something like the Wenonah Rogue will do everything a Prospector will while being less tormented by wind, I was never unhappy...

Any brown water stains on gel coat will disappear with a wipe or two of clear vinegar. Cleaned many scum line on the big boats that way. Jim

Maybe, maybe not. Any time you change a design feature on a boat it changes a handling characteristic. So I guess it depends on what...

On the Aare River. Aslowhand is the photographer.

Spring feels close in Minnesota today

Waterfall on the Upper Lake Thoun. Aslowhand is the photographer.

You mention things like optimum prismatic coefficient, Swede form, asymmetrical rocker, Kevlar, carbon fiber and CAD, all things that...

I'm not an historian, but I agree with Benson on this when it comes to all around general purpose canoes. Specialty boats with swede...

Yes, I've processed firewood that way many times. It probably takes more energy than using an axe or saw and having less control it has...

I used to mostly use a saw for cutting sticks to length, and rarely needed the axe. Over time I realized that it was quicker and easier...

Since I cook over a fire whenever possible, I bring both... and yes, I've hurt myself before out on a trip, even though I consider...

I don't doubt that a skeg will improve control of your boat, but for what I do I'm not a fan. My view is probably narrow minded and...

Aslowhand and I paddled on Lake Brienz today. The silt from the glacier melt gives the water a turquoise color. The weather was perfect...

Couldn't make out the logo. A blue circle with one visible line of text. That's all I could determine, as it's just not clear enough...