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Exactly why I love mine!

Back in 2021 I called an outfitter in the Adirondacks of New York wondering if they had any used Northstar "Northwind Solos". They said no but they had one brand new one in starlite layup with aluminum trim on order if I was interested. This was during "COVID" and finding a boat was difficult so...

I've chatted with Dave many times on this subject and amongst others. Back in June at the WPASCR I paddled all three Dragonflies Curtis, Colden and Swift. I absolutely fell in love with the boat and now have a 2023 Swift Dragonfly.

Thank you! We are very fortunate here in the east to have a selection of canoe builders/manufacturers. That Placid I have "Shadow" is 16' and weighs 23#. It is insanely light and fast.

Dave Curtis still builds amazing boats. I have a Hemlock Eaglet that weighs 38# not as light as my NW Solo but a great boat no matter how you slice it. A friend of mine just bought another LB in kevlar I believe recently for his daughter.

The Upper CT is on my wish list, for hopefully next year. BTW nice Curtis canoe

Sweet! Headed there Friday to visit a friend for a few days over in the NEK

Where in New England are you?

Thank you! It’s a learning process for me.

I have the high seat in mine and find it very easy to paddle single blade, however I do agree with Joe on the hung seat. What about having Joe build the boat with out the seat? GRB sells their sliding seat in all carbon and I believe will custom make the base height to the paddlers preference...

I truly am and thank you!

I've been revamping my canoe quiver to reflect more of the paddling I like to do and interested in doing rather than buying just to buy. In early September I took delivery of my new Swift Dragonfly and this weekend a Placid Boat Works Shadow. Paddling my Dragonfly in expedition kevlar with the...

Just picked up my Placid Shadow this weekend, love it!

Hi Fred, IMPO Hemlock Canoes are some of the best. In September 2020 I picked up a Peregrine in the premium+ layup and absolutely loved the boat. I had both sitting & kneeling drops. Over time I discovered it was easier to kneel in an Eaglet with the added depth as I have size 13 feet (Easier...

Seems like the Dragonfly bug has bitten another!

1997 Old Town Penobscot 17 in royalex. Canoe is in excellent shape with only some minor scuffs and scrapes. Bow seat is cane and stern seat is webbed. Wood on the seats, thwarts and yoke appear to be in good shape. Canoe specs: Length: 17′ 1″ / 5.2 m Width: 35″ / 88.9 cm Width at 4″ Waterline...

Great insight, thank you! Not much of a WW guy but wouldn't mind a boat for rivers... Class ll is perfect for what I do.

I've been considering the Echo for a river boat due to the t-formex and that from what I've read you could sit or kneel in this boat unlike the NS Phoenix. My knees do not like the kneeling. I would gather a foot bar would install rather easy as well.

Traded my Hemlock Peregrine back to Hemlock Canoe Works this past weekend. I believe it was sold that afternoon! Looking forward to my Eaglet come Spring time.

Oh man super sweet!