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Great stretch of river! And with the lack of rain the Potomac is running as low and clear as I've ever seen! Perfect time to pole! clear

Looking good!!

I'm not an expert but here's my take. I like socks on a dry suit. I don't understand the use case for a semi-dry suit. Either the water/air are cold enough to warrant a dry suit or they aren't. My personal opinion is it's just a way to have a lower price point than a full dry suit. If you...

I'll send you a private message through the forum.

In case Doug doesn't respond, I've still got one -- in Maryland outside DC.

None of the flaws you see will be noticed by others and won't matter when you are out paddling it. Trust me.

I have worn fleece socks. They get wet but dry quickly. In cold weather, the Kokatat Launch Socks with any regular wool sock beneath is a great combo. https://www.canoetripping.net/threads/kokatat-launch-socks-review.127585/

I wear a similar sandal/water shoe. The grit/rocks getting between the bands and the feet is an issue but is easily solved by wearing a sock.

Good luck. Even at a mere 3E width, I have trouble finding any purpose-made water shoes that will fit me. My go to solutions currently include (1) sized-up, cheap rubber rain boots (Servus brand) , (2) sandals with Kokatat Launch socks or (3) stretchy neoprene booties. Let us know if you...

I have another perception saddle which I just took out of a lightly used Esquif Vertige. The Perception saddle is in perfect condition with all original hardware plus the mounting foam block (it is still attached to the saddle) with adjustable foot pegs (which work and in are perfect...

Right! Builder needs to decide how / where the canoe will be used and that will dictate whether reinforcement is needed, how much, and where!

I built a Wabnaki and put an extra football layer inside and out.

Such a great spot!

Pop-up sail. Thought I'd use it. Never have.

Thanks for sharing.

The REI video @Mason linked to is how I used to do it. But as @Sweetfancymoses suggests, I sometimes found that the slip knot didn't release easily, especially when I really cranked some tension into the trucker's hitch.. So now when I create the loop for the slip knot, I add an extra twist of...

Handsome canoe! It deserves to be see water even if it means picking up some scratches along the way.

I haven't tried stitch and glue but agree it would fine for this project.

Had the same thought.

There's a real unicorn for sale on Facebook's North American Canoe Trader group. If you aren't in the group. I don't think you'll be able to see it. A showroom condition, never paddled, 13' Chestnut, 100% original. The author states: "I was a teenager in the 70's and got a summer job with a...