Recent content by RBourg

I use one of their covers on my 40 year old J-180 so maybe one day decades from now someone else can enjoy it!

A shotgun would take up less space in your canoe and not require food.

One of these days, I am going to be tempted into paddling my race canoe with a kayak wing paddle!

For most of my life a canoe was always 16' plus tandem that required technique and a partner to manage effectively, especially in the wind. Then came along the rotomolded kayaks including SOT'S that were more affordable, often with a foot controlled rudder and were not wind catchers like an open...

I have observed Haughton air conditioners installed and they are insanely quiet and a frequent upgrade in some camping circles.

Not mini, but not large either are the Escape 17 and 19. We were fortunate enough to find one used several years ago before price increases and tariffs. They are nice to use and tow very well, available in different configurations with a slew of options and customizations.

I don't think I would have the confidence to trim seat bolts on that canoe without removing them first!

for theft deterrence just get a sticker for the canoe cover that says coleman 😂

Glenn, just to put things into my perspective, I recently bought a new cover for a boat I only paid 500 bucks for, but I still feel as though it was a worthy investment. I didn't get the upgraded fabric, but if my boat stayed on my vehicle for days or weeks at a time I think the upgraded fabric...

I would absolutely order a cover from Red Leaf if you are leaving it on your car for extended periods. I do not find that 303 or other products hold up that long and the cover offers some additional protection from flying objects. Also, that is a extremely flashy canoe and a cover may just keep...

Although not specifically about the layups, I can offer the following insight. I love the look of wood, but I also prefer the carbon thwarts, handles etc. because I do not like the necessary fastener hardware above the gunwales on the wood thwart configuration. If I were to order a new boat I...

Chip, I am thinking about ordering that carbon seat for my Wenonah. How is it working out on yours?

Boats and trucks both past and present.

Celebrating my 60th birthday this Saturday 4/18 with a 7.7 mile race !

When wrens build nests in my endcaps it just means I am not paddling enough. Seriously though, maybe try some rubber snakes??