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  1. jffdejongh

    First stripper build: Prospector-16 Help & comments appreciated

    I agree with Jim, that's what I've done on a number of canoes
  2. jffdejongh

    Malecite, '93, Kevlar, $600

    I just pm'd you about the canoe. Interested.
  3. jffdejongh

    I Can't Lift/Transport My Morris Canoe! . . . or can I?

    I love your images showing your entire process on and off!
  4. jffdejongh

    Seeking canoe storage for 3 days Portland ME

    Keeping the canoes close and usable is best. I was going to offer my backyard also but an hour north or Portland. I hope the hotel works out for you.
  5. jffdejongh

    Paddling a solo canoe with a Greenland style paddle?

    Tsuga8, Many Greenland and Aleut paddles were similar, long and thin. The euro name came about because of the wide canoe like blades on kayak paddles that were also feathered (up to 90 degree offset) from white water paddling. As Brits, Scots, Europeans started taking up sea kayaking in...
  6. jffdejongh

    Hello

    Welcome to the group. There is a lot of experience here. I've made good use of it.
  7. jffdejongh

    Shelta Hats

    I just got a shelta hat and love it! I ordered to late for my allagash trip which was okay because when I dumped in rapids the only thing I lost was my cheap, floppy, boonie style hat. Good riddance.
  8. jffdejongh

    What is your local day paddle?

    Cobbosseeconte lake in Central Maine. I've paddled on it since I moved to Maine in 1989.our in my raven earlier this spring. My nephew and his wife in my 1917 OT guide
  9. jffdejongh

    3 day Lobster Lake solo

    Great photos!
  10. jffdejongh

    Paddling a solo canoe with a Greenland style paddle?

    I've thought about using mine while standing in one of my tandems, more for fun than really getting somewhere
  11. jffdejongh

    A 90 Day Family Canoe Trip

    That is awesome!
  12. jffdejongh

    Paddling a solo canoe with a Greenland style paddle?

    When is was kayaking I used a gp almost exclusivily. I think a typical gp paddle would be too short to use with low arm angle like in my sea kayak. The low angle while paddling will be rather dry but I'm not sure you can emulate that style even in a narrow solo canoe.
  13. jffdejongh

    Convince me

    I'm watching this carefully. I liked paddling my raven but thought it might be short for me. I was wondering what would happen if I stretched the raven to 16 feet (mostly in the middle) to gain a little more speed and maybe enough extra stability that I could stand up in it in moving water.
  14. jffdejongh

    Sleeping Bags

    I use a 50 degree down NF mummy as a top quilt and have since the early 90's. It works great, although I am thinking about a newer down quilt to replace it.
  15. jffdejongh

    1994 Kevlar Mad River Courier on Facebook

    That's an interesting canoe. About 15' long and 32" wide. I sent the info to friend of mine not on this forum. Thanks.
  16. jffdejongh

    Interesting article about the sinusoidal m similarities and differences between Minnesota and Maine paddling

    Whoops, my wife always complains about my lack of proofreading.☺️🤣 I've decided not to edit the title to fix my error.
  17. jffdejongh

    Interesting article about the sinusoidal m similarities and differences between Minnesota and Maine paddling

    This is a cool article! https://bendingbranches.com/blogs/resources/wilderness-canoe-tripping-minnesota-vs-maine
  18. jffdejongh

    Useless gear, equipment and garments

    I use one every trip since I'm left handed😉
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