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Here is the outfitter that I have used multiple times and highly recommend.
A few of you have asked about paddling the St. John solo. One of our guides did it but he is an exceptional paddler. I would not recommend it for most paddlers on the St. John or the...
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It’s a modern day re-enactment of the fur traders route.
Here it is after 3 hours of detailing. The original owners were using this river runner as a lake boat so there it little wear on the hull.
I have no experience with the Appalachian so I’d appreciate some input on what to expect using it solo and tandem.
Big Rapids was running pretty high. Going into the ice cold water was not an option. We ran it on river right. Everybody made it OK but we did take on some water.
This is what the inside looks like. A small plate and locking nut. I'm just not sure this would take a lot of stress. The canoe is the new Tuff Stuff layup.
Just bought this and started doing some experimentation. Not designed to have the front closed but by adding an extra guy line you can partially close the front if desired. I paid just a little over $100 so I call it a "poor mans CCS Lean Shelter".
prospector-18 The 18' version in tuff stuff has a listed weight of 68 lbs. I feel that this is a managable weight for a big tandem. Lighter than the OT 17'2" Tripper which is listed at 80 lbs.
Who else is in favor of large canoe for tandem tripping? I find that they provide not only space but a sense of security on large lakes and rivers. Here are some photos of my new Nova Craft 18' Prospector in the tuff stuff lay up.
Who else is in favor of large canoe for tandem tripping? I find that they provide not only space but a sense of security on large lakes and rivers. Here are some photos of my new Nova Craft 18' Prospector in the tuff stuff lay up.