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AC and sweet tea make the South habitable. I indulge myself with both.

It’s just a great compact tandem. Comfortable yet playful if you want to be.

Think I would use painters tape to be sure there’s no residue?

Have always tied down using the loop through the tug eyes…no problems so far

Best advice I can give is to arrange your seat so that about 60% of your weight is on your butt and only 40 on your knees. That way it’s much easier to move your ankles and feet around periodically to give yourself some relief.

You will develop a system that works for you the more times you do it. As with most canoe related things, just go paddling and you’ll figure it out 😊. Welcome to the wonderful world of solo!

Full disclosure…. I’m 74 but still a kneeler. As stated above, lay paddle across the rails and hold on to it and the rails. Step into the middle of the boat with one foot and, if you’re spry enough, as you bring your second foot in take it straight into a kneeling position. Then kneel with first...

That’s a beauty! Enough rocker to be a fun one also! Enjoy…I’m jealous.

No experience with this but I would try a large diameter pool noodle with a slit?….lots cheaper

Great report, thanks for the museum pics. I met Kirk Wipper (sp?) and looked at canoes many years ago when the collection was kept at a summer camp in some odd old buildings. Amazing to see what it has become! Have to make it there someday.

How about a report on the museum? Really want to go someday. Pics would be amazing if they let you take any

Welcome. Used to hang out at CanoeSport on weekends, driving 3 hours up from central OH. Great shop, great folks, travelled with Ned and Ron a couple times. Bought several boats there. Great forum here. Hope you get back on the water soon!

Have to agree. Glad for the continuation of the company but if I buy from them again I would ask for no logo…the old design was much classier.

Welcome! Happy to see some young folks getting introduced to the sport. Pics always welcomed.

I understand that…used to be like that. But as I have said here before, a canoe is a tool and tools get used. At least it’s the sort that won’t rust. The wonderful experience of paddling is worth more to me than the scratches. It’s as close to being graceful as I will ever get 😉