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No Title So I its got me thinking now. This is the tuff-weave hull and the patch jobs are in the image below. I'm pretty sure I can get this for a song, and while the patches themselves are big only one of them has a small crack peeking through on the inside of the hull. I dont doubt my...

Took a look at it on Saturday, it was a Sundowner 17. I could taken care of the woodwork myself but those two big patches made me nervous. One was soft and a crack was present on the inside of the hull as well, so I had to pass on it.

The yoke just appears to be missing, there are definitely screws where it should be, gunwales might be the biggest issue but hopefully a 4ft section from Harmony takes care of that. I have my doubts about it being 16ft as well, because it looks like at least a 17 footer to me, but we shall see.

Heading out to look at it later this week because I love projects and really can't help myself but I cant figure out whichow model it is. Seller isn't much help either, just that its 16ft. Could it be an early 90's Sundowner? Worth the ride? It's only fair to say, this would possibly be...

Hi all, Can anybody recommend a good site for maps of the Essex Chain of lakes in The Adirondacks? I'm starting to plan now for mid-May for a 3-4 day solo trip and was wond r ring what others have used. Thanks!

It's the fiberglass hull, stripperguy, comes in at44lbs, not bad for me, but I will have to work on practicing with portage weight and everything. The Essex Chain will have to wait until next year as I just don't have the time, but I will definitely hit them up.

No Title I picked up the Blue Gill early last month and have had it out about ten times since. It handles beautifully and I couldn't be happier..Mr Curtis was great and really appreciated bringing it back to life. I redid the hull myself with Flood Penetrol and Mr Curtis was kind enough to...

No Title I should probably start a new thread on the Blue Gill, but here are the before pics. The last is where I did a test spot with penetrol, and it brought the gel coat right back to life! I took it to Hemlock Canoe Works this morning and met Dave Curtis, and after talking with him I...

Well now I've gone and done it...I just had to keep looking on CL, for friends, I would tell myself. I just came home with a Curtis Solo that I could not pass up for the money, gunwales rotted out and no seat or thwarts, just the carry handles. A quick email to Dave Curtis with the serial # and...

Well a couple solos came up on Craigslist, but were out of my price range. There was a Blackhawk Zephyr that I really liked, but needed a good d eal of work and the seller wanted too much so I had to pass. The Grumman was nice and nimble, but 48 lbs did feel like it was going to wear on me after...

I'm pretty comfortable sitting or kneeling, but I would prefer a saddle for a solo canoe. I got the chance today to take a Grumman Solo 129 on a test ride and I really liked the responsiveness of it. Very fast and turns on a dime. I couldn't get a full lean going because the canal was filled...

Hi all, I just wanted to gather some opinions on what you think the best solo canoe is for under $1000. I always keep my eye on craigslist for an Old Town Pack, but aside from that there is still the Discovery 119 kicking around online. Is there any difference between the Discovery 119 and...

Being originally from Buffalo I can give you a little info. The current pushes northeast as it drains into the Niagara river, then into Niagara Falls, and as othere's have noted it is shallow, so the PA and NY portion of the trip will be the toughest. Most of it is private beach too, but you...

No Title I bought an Eagles Nest Outfitters doublewide hammock a few years ago, with the Atlas straps by the same maker. The straps are an excellent idea and makes setting up a breeze. You definitely want something under your backside for when it gets cold. I used a Coughlan's moqsuito net...

No Title It came in the mail today and the quality does not appear to be lacking. The 533 fits perfectly in it, hardly any room to spare. I think I will shave down a small cutting board to place on the bottom so the stove doesnt scratch the pot. There is a sticker right on the lid that says...

Here is the youtube vid with the exact stove in question

The Sportster II 533 Duel Fuel is 5 1/2 x 6 inches, including the pump, or roughly 14 x 15.5cm, they are definitely smaller than all previous iterations of the Sportster, not sure about the peaks though. I am not sure where the websites are getting these 7 inch measurements though, I just...

Just ordered the 16cm Zebra billy Pot by Grand Trunk from Amazon, just under 29 bucks and free shipping. I grabbed a tall aluminum windscreen as well; it will be too tall to fit in the pot, but any smaller would not have worked with the Sportster. I will throw a few pics up when it all gets...

Thanks for the tip Oldie Moldy, I guess the search goes on then. Keep the suggestions coming please! I was reading the reviews of the Zebra Pots and a lot of people said they had problems with the plastic locks on the non Zebra branded ones, can anyone confirm this?

I just found a youtube vid where if fits perfectly in a 16cm Zebra billy pot with a lockable lid. The pot is a little pricey, but I may go for it when the season starts up again.