sailsman63

Carl is quite personable and does have good knowledge, as well as a very extensive inventory of canoes for sale. I do like the scenery...

Interesting comparison. I'm intrigued by the difference in stem profile between the older chestnut, and the one that you guys built on...

As others have said, this is a beautiful area, and there are lots of paddling opportunities - but not in mid-March. If the water is open...

Wondering what the grid pattern in the top is for.

A lot of us paddle where we have cell phone coverage so it’s possible to post a picture in real time. Here is mine for today. Feel free...

Not quite what you asked for, but here are some tasty reflector oven confections I've made over the years. The little bits of ash on top...

Before making your determination about whether the build is stiff enough, make sure you put in at least mockups of any planned thwarts...

I've never heard of anyone doing that, but I don't think it would be a bad idea depending on the area and the hog population. They are...

I've delved into this a few times, over the years. If you are cutting strips from 1X stock ? Purchase Flat grain, or Slash cut planks...

I turtled a Hobie 14 once... CLC also has an interesting article regarding the development and history of their canoe sail rig. It...

So, just to be clear, they allow you to pull back on the foot bar?

Thanks for the feedback. Some observations: Timing The Titebond II tacks pretty quickly so going up the sides I did a strip on one...

Always fun to see a new build. I'm feeling rather silly - why haven't I - or other strip builders, for that matter - thought of that? We...

The build looks nice! I hope you get to enjoy paddling her. Did the CF Composite version ever see water? I do feel you on the "No...

Small project that should prove useful for my most common paddling partner. My dad's not really a paddler, but he's always been a good...