Recent content by Phoenix

I have been looking at the NW 20. The length is 20' 5", but storage would be difficult, and I rarely have the need for that sort of capacity. Besides, the problem with where the 3rd (or eve 4th) paddler should sit to keep the balance is still unsolved. IMHO those larger canoes are still really...

I was thinking that too, and you are right as far as world woes one can remove oneself from. For example by not being connected to news...etc. On the other hand, I wonder whether the idea of safety from two-legged wildlife (excluding birds) in the woods, always was a bit of an illusion. I...

I used to take my dog everywhere. For companionship, but she also made a great early warning system. I hope they get the guy soon!

That might be a kick alright...especially if one nibbled a bit...;) I don't know why my mind went there...

I have got a Spirit II with three seats. Like my old Dagger Explore, and quite a few other tandems with middle seats, the problem with having a paddler at the middle seat is balance. A balanced sitting position is too far from the Gunwales to be an effective paddling position and an effective...

Cool pics! I'll try that. Wait...:unsure: I have to get a cat first... Any recommendations?

Awesome. Maybe screw the camper! :ROFLMAO: ...was my wife's idea anyway...

Beautiful canoe and nice camper setup, Robin! Thanks to all of you for chiming in as well! There are some tall-van options, and I am looking into whether they might work for campers. One is https://kari-tek.com/. Currently only available in the UK. The other one is DropRacks...

The Sea Eagle does look interesting. I wonder how stiff they are when soloing...or in general. Similar technology as many of the blow-up paddle boards. Assembly work is pretty easy... :unsure:

Good point, Marten. I hadn't considered the "shape shifting" aspect of those types of canoes, but it makes sense. Not too much paddle information on either of the canoes, Ally or Pak. Perhaps that's a bit of a giveaway as well. They are niche products. Thank you!

Hadn't thought of that...:unsure:

Morning, Steve. I have considered a trailer but would prefer to not make the vehicle any longer. Backing up a small trailer like that will also be a trick unless I unhook the trailer every time. Probably my third option for now.

Good day my esteemed canoeing kin, I was absent from the site for a while. I discovered (re-discovered) motorcycling and did a fair bit of it for a while, neglecting most things canoeing. In fact, I just got back from a two-week motorcycle trip through the Himalayans, but that’s a different...