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Yes, I build two seats for a tandem. I positioned the bow seat more towards the center of the boat approx 55 inches from the stem to assist with solo paddling when used as a solo. The stern seat is positioned somewhat normally approx 38" from the stern stem. I decided on webbing vice cane for...

Well, I have adopted Brian's technique for gunwale extensions. I have added these extensions for seat hangers since I have elected to have 5/8" gunwales vice 3/4" gunwales. Let's hope she holds!!!

This is a fascinating build Brian. The decks alone have made me realize that I must learn more patience on my next build. You are a true artist and your canoe will shine bright. Your work detail is amazing and as Memequay stated earlier you have got some "Mad Skills". I am in the category of...

Which epoxy system did you decide to use?

Left the pumps in on my jugs just like Alsg

Thank you for your kind words! Happy to hear that you and your wife enjoyed the video. Of course not everything can be captured in the video so that has prompted me to work on another video showing our entire Big Rapids run. Expecting it to be about 18-20minutes. Could be useful for some and...

What an amazing opportunity for you and your sons. Wishing you the best of trips to log one more adventure with your boys. Have a blast and hopefully you can share a trip report on this forum. I would enjoy reading all about it. Good luck and glad you are in good health!

Nice write up, great pics and beautiful Merrimack Canoe! I would call this trip nothing more than a huge success!

I agree with your comment Jim!

Robin thank you for watching! The weather was fantastic so thanks for rooting for us! My Dad and I are very similar in that we enjoy the canoe tripping lifestyle. There are many other similarities but to keep it in a canoeing context we both enjoy the wilderness and what it has to offer...

That chute did pull us more left then we had hoped but I performed a hard draw to the right at the last moment and we slid right in there nicely. Our paddling companions were all excited about that hole we decided to run. Again my camera angle didn’t capture the full concept of that 5 ft hole...

Thanks Doug, sometimes it is awkward to reveal true feelings on camera but this time it just came naturally. I am sure that you enjoyed the St.John as much as we did because as you know it is a special place.

We had time so we scouted Big Black and ran it river left to center. Fun ride! In all actuality we never ran over the rock on that aggressive sluice. I pulled us into the hole just in time. We did not bump at all on that run and only took on a couple gallons of water. Next time I will have...

Ledge Rapids is in complete disrepair. There is a load of pressure treated wood standing by on site that will most likely be used to save the cabin from utter ruins. I remember reading about your dancing embers on the Ledges cabin floor somewhere within this forum! The ice on the banks was...

Music is an integral piece to canoe tripping In general and naturally fits in most cases. It can be overdone and to hear that you enjoyed the blend was nice to hear. I find that most paddlers within the paddling community have much to offer and are extremely welcoming and interesting! It...

I am delighted that our journey has rekindled the memory’s of the journey that you and your father shared. Other than the love of the outdoors there is that extra piece that we all desire to share with our fathers. In turn we must share with our own children. I am trying to do that as well...

Had the luxury of realizing the planned St.John River trip this year when Governor Mills lifted the ban in a timely manner for back country camping. Paddled from Baker Lake to Dickey Bridge with my father and a group of 4 that we met up with on day 2 of our trip. We did not know the people...

Taking on the Mighty St. John river with my Father next week. Then a couple weeks off which should give me plenty of time to finish up the canoe. The Wabnaki will be making its maiden voyage on a solo trip in Northern Maine. Probably a 5 or 6 day solo trip depending on what mother nature...

Here is my latest video. https://youtu.be/sk0J3j0nWqU Carrying Yoke build, Gunwale install and Canoe deck install.

My Dad "Pistol Pete Cloutier" and I will be tackling the mighty St. John on May 18th. Probably head up sooner to spend some time at Norms place. Very excited. Yellow Canoe, online permits obtained at NorthMaineWoods?