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  1. Boatman53

    Not a Canoe, but Cool!

    Yup it’s a cover bow. Jim
  2. Boatman53

    Happy New Year to all

    Yes Happy New Year indeed. Jim
  3. Boatman53

    Winter pants

    Well check my wool pants and I don’t think I’ll ever fit in them again. So if anyone has a 32” waist let me know. Eventually I’ll get some pic up in classified. Jim
  4. Boatman53

    Hemlock Peregrine for sale

    Beautiful looking canoe. Welcome to the campfire. Jim
  5. Boatman53

    Ideas on make of canoe?

    Welcome to the campfire Ann. Jim
  6. Boatman53

    Where’s Yellowcanoe?

    I too wish you the best. Jim
  7. Boatman53

    Fly rod and Rod tube winter project

    I do love my mill. I’ve enjoyed this project Alasgun. Jim
  8. Boatman53

    Show us pictures of your canoe vehicle with boat(s)

    Not sure if I shared this before, but this is my daughter’s Mini with an 18 canoe on top. Jim
  9. Boatman53

    Merry Christmas 2024, Canoe Trippers!

    Merry Christmas from Maine. Jim
  10. Boatman53

    Winter pants

    I’ve got some lined pants form LL Bean and a couple pairs of wool pants. It hasn’t been cold enough or me having to be out long enough to warrant the wool pants. After Christmas I need to check it they all still fit, if not there might be some looking for a new home. Jim
  11. Boatman53

    Single Trip Carry Portage Techniques

    I don’t mind doing double portages because on the return trip I get to enjoy the sights I might have missed under the canoe or other burden. Jim
  12. Boatman53

    Fly rod and Rod tube winter project

    That is beautiful. Jim
  13. Boatman53

    Fly rod and Rod tube winter project

    Nice, I never hesitate to put a project aside till I find a workable solution. Jim
  14. Boatman53

    An Alternative, Alternative Fuel

    Yes it does have a double bottom and I think you can find the other dimensions here https://www.canoetripping.net/threads/mason-fire-box-and-other-musings.127688/ Since three sides are solid with no air holes I found it very useful for heat/flame control. I was doing a bannock and wanted a low...
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    An Alternative, Alternative Fuel

    I made on of these. It can burn twigs and sticks and splits an 1” in diameter and up. Last trip my friend put a big knot in it and that burned quite a while. It collapses down to about 8”x1”x1” if I remember correctly. Jim
  16. Boatman53

    Lets make some paddles

    Beautiful paddles you got there Pat. Jim
  17. Boatman53

    Waxed canvas tarp/wool blanket

    A friend of mine with even wealthier client than I had apparently retooled a mill in Ireland the weave Egyptian cotton to make sails for the boat he was building. I tried to get some but the boat was going to take all they were making. I should ask again and see if they have done another run. Jim
  18. Boatman53

    Waxed canvas tarp/wool blanket

    Very nice Robin. Looking forward to the field test. Jim
  19. Boatman53

    How’s this for single blading...

    Just like a unicycle, it would take me right to the scene of the accident. Jim My son does ride a unicycle and I did try it once!
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