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"Bueller...Bueller..." Gen-Xers get this. I may go look tomorrow. If anyone knows anything specific I should photo or measure, lemeknow. Thanx. Definitely not a sweet solo but I have this kind of coin in the cookie jar. Might make a nice boat for my folk's cabin.

Youdaman stripperguy! I'm workin towards your system. ;)

Thanks Mike. This is what I was after to further gain understanding of "good" boats. Won't buy this one listed on C.L. but will keep eyes open for a cheaper one. Found this on C.L. as well https://stcloud.craigslist.org/boa/d/saint-cloud-wenonah-16-fiberglass-canoe/6975183066.html And this...

Thanks. Definitely the best of times. Out of curiosity are you in the market for one or do you have one already?

I'm getting hints from my son (18) he wants to lead the next trip. Meaning no adults. Definitely bittersweet for me but I trust him. Heck...When I was 14 the adults sent us "cousins" off into the woods on 3-wheelers with each our own 20-ga (from gramps) and enough lead shot to pollute all of MN...

Thanks Mike. 6 months ago I was actively looking for a solo however spent my "fun money" on packs, seats, yoke pads, etc. Doesn't mean I've stopped window shopping however. Just torn as to what to do as my son is excited to go with a buddy next year and not so certain they should take my boat...

OK you got me DuctTape...boiled fish chunks in our meals is not as satisfying as fried fillets as I thought to convince myself. I'll try the pine duff next trip. Thanks much for helping along the reality check. Micah

For our trips (just 2 people) we spend very little time doing, or concerning ourselves, with dishes and seldom use any soap however do bring a couple squirts of camp soap just in case one of the meals has more oil than expected as cooking oil seems to be the only dishwashing concern. Dishes...

DIY ROOF RACK ON ASTRO VAN: (having trouble attaching link to earlier post/details but search for "Astro Van Canoe Rack" if interested) No issues in 754 miles. Opted not to install gunwale stops however brought along clamps just in case. We drove through some wind and turbulent blasts when...

HULL FLOOR PAINT REVIEW: Mistakenly mentioned earlier this paint was purchased at Menards but instead it came from Mills Fleet Farm. Made by Van Sickle Paint Mfg. Co. In my opinion it held up superb which I did not expect. Nice matte finish to reduce glare, goes on easy, cheap etc. etc. The only...

PADDLING EFFICIENCY vs PORTAGING INEFFICIENCY...(the question at the heart of this trip): Q: Should I keep traveling with a fiberglass boat (~70 lbs) or get something Kevlar. The big question in my head..."With the boat being heavy (anticipated slower portaging) can we make up that lost time in...

Photo attached of my own personal, German Hafþór... PORTAGE PADS CONT.. See photo in that central bolt (actually countersink, philips cap screw) loosened up so tubular pad framework shifted. Picture the top, nylock nut being a wing nut.

Welcome to the site Oldtyme! Loads of info and experienced folk willing to help.:)

TWISTY WATER HANDLING: We paddled a number of small creeks however no rivers and for the most part no rapids as we are not much into that sort of thing. Definitely not set up for it and Quetico doesn't offer much. I was quite conscious of how the Sunrunner performed compared to prior voyages in...

Thanks Gumpus. Gorilla tape is the "heartiest" & thickest, stickiest tape I have come across. I began using it a couple years ago at my job where I had taped down the edges of a number of carpet runners in a school. Two years of foot traffic along with all the dirt and grime that goes with it...

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Handling Ive read about how the MR shallow V hulls are (supposedly) slightly twitchy with marginal primary stability. I'm no pro but I say...baaaaaah. I took out a very tall first-timer for a couple test floats (with gear and without) and we rocked it as far as seemed reasonable and neither of...

Thanks all for the interest, comments and suggestions thus far. I will share more this weekend. Also should comment on my new CCS food pack. It is so freag'n comfortable I'm trying to talk my wife into selling our refrigerator. Maybe then we can get two...more...possibly one in orange...

Gorilla Tape Skid Plates: Photos showing both installation and following 100 mile trip of rocks, creeks, 8 beaver dams, & portages. Granted we wet-foot every landing and pay close attention however I am still amazed at how well it performed and stuck firm with the bow strip just barely beginning...

100 Miles & 37 Portages I'll soon add more detail to this post for those that have graciously expressed interest in this old oddball (1994 MR Sunrunner). In short, the secret(s) to the success of this trip was a strong, 6'-5" farm boy and me being one heck of a camp cook to keep him/us fueled &...