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Great advice, thank you all. We may take the tandom canoe out tomorrow. We rode bicycles today and put in 20 miles, so if my paddling partner is up and rearing to go in the morning, we'll take it out. I'll work on it. Roy

I was curious how bad my paddle strokes are. I was out on my local waters trying out my new paddle. Eh, I should've made my paddle a little narrower. Anyhow I thought I'd try to record my paddle strokes, maybe for a funny video, or if I'm lucky enough someone may say that it isn't so bad. I do...

I used to enjoy sitting by a nice fire, smoking a good cigar and enjoying some coffee. Now that I've quit smoking..... Well now I just sit and enjoy my coffee while listening to the night creatures. I miss my cigars. Roy

Here's a picture from local river that I was on last week. I made the thwart bag several years ago. The patches are seen on. The bag zipper under is the flap. I cut a plastic cutting board and put it in the bottom of the bag so it's wider and maintained it's shape. The bag is heavy canvas.

I always put my wallet and keys in a good quality ziplock baggie, and put it in my thwart bag It's not really water proof, but it is water resistant. It would take on heck of a beating to loose it or it's contents. I take it every time I go out with any of the canoes. I use my cell phone for...

Hey! You talking about me? I've only made 2, so far.

Hello and welcome Doogie, yes like UCanoe_2 said. Starting out with a good used canoe is a great way to figure out what you like while saving some bucks. And Appomattox River Company is only an hour and half from you. It's fun to go drool, slobber and cry on some nice expensive new canoes. I do...

I wondered this also. A quick Google search was helpful, but still leaves me with questions. I've had all kinds of misleading information, well meaning of course, but I would definitely get a passport just in case. There's lot more to read on this. I'm need to study up on it in case I...

I made one last year, and I made it to short. It works great for anything under 45" long. It was one of those stupid moments I had when I was getting ready to build my Raven canoe. After I made the box I realized my stems were to be 50"+. The box was fine for shorter projects. I think you would...

I was hoping to see open canoes with float bags shooting the rapids. I have nothing against kayaks, even tho they are inferior to canoes, ah yeh I guess opinions are like rear ends everyone's got one.

Watching the 2024 Olympics. I was all pumped up when they announced the Canoe Event. Yay! But what gives? They look like kayaks, skirt and all except for the single blade paddle. Where's the line between canoe and kayak?

Must be a popular swimming hole.

We bought a used 08 outback in 2014 with 34,000 miles on it. When it had 90,000 miles I had to change both front axles. Then the wheel bearings started to go, one at a time until I changed all 4 of them, and one of the front ones twice. 100k timing belt, water pump and thermostat, best do them...

Here are a few pictures of the seat back. This was the first one I made. The back corners could've been rounded off. I've seen lots better on here. This wood slat keeps the seat from slipping off. It'll slide back when when flipped up side down, but won't fall off. These notches cut in the...

My brother and I didn't know what to expect from this river, except a few reviews from Google and one youtube video, but we knew where we were going. With the current down stream away from the Smoky mtns we went. Loaded up my little Mohawk 13 solo, and the Mad River Journey 156. I wasn't about...

Yes you are correct, we both need more canoe time. It was a good trip, other then my poor planning for time. Brother was very comfortable. After 9 hours, I was in agony from sitting in that little Mohawk. I'll post it in trip report. It was a quick over night trip but we had a great time. Roy

Wow. I didn't expect all this advice. Keeping it level is the way it has to be for now. I've burned thru today, unexpectedly, working on a vehicle. I'll get pictures of the seat setup and post it later. It was the first one I made, and it could be made better. Alan, yes the disastrous time we...

I have a question and looking for advice. I've got my oldest brother, he's 66, talked into drifting and fishing a small river in his home town. He will be in a Mad River Journey 156, a heavy yet durable canoe. I made larger seats and a back rest for it years ago. The seat is flat with no tilt...

I guess that's pretty typical for a Subaru.

It would be nice if there was a little stick a person could pee on, and if it changed color then see your doctor.