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  1. rider1

    Snaps?

    1.1 oz Silnylon | Ripstop by the Roll I know this is a light weight fabric, but take a look at this and tell me what you think. Keep in mind, that I'm not going on a 5 week tripping xpo. I'm just trying to keep the rain and dew out of my canoe on a two or three day run. Light is good, if I can...
  2. rider1

    Snaps?

    I was looking at that Hyper D 300, and they say that it's what they make tarps out of, but the add said nothing about it being waterproof... hum...is there a link for RBTR.? Thanks for the thread idea, I was thinking on what type to use.
  3. rider1

    Snaps?

    I found this while online yesterday looking for fabric to make the cover on my canoe. I think it might work and if not, I can all ways make a good rain fly. Any thoughts?
  4. rider1

    Snaps?

    No apologies necessary Mike, I was thinking that the three peace cover in your photos is what I wanted to make, or have made.I do like the way it's made, and the water dam is some good thinking . I have an old 16' by 36" Mad river Teton that the cover will be going on. I bought it used from a...
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    Snaps?

    I was thinking more on the lines of making a partial cover that will be used to keep the rain out. One on the front, and one on the back, with the paddle area open. I've seen one before, but have know idea, as to how to make it with an arch in it, to keep the water from running into the cockpit...
  6. rider1

    Snaps?

    Is there any how to videos that well help me with placement of the snaps, or is it a do or dare type of thing?
  7. rider1

    Snaps?

    Looking to make a cover for my canoe, any help well do. Where and what kind material and snaps do I need to buy, to make my spray cover?
  8. rider1

    Removing paint from a Mad river canoe.

    Thanks for the help guys, The Xylene worked the best and working outside helps with the fumes. So that's what I'm using. While I'm here, any thoughts on what kind of paint to use on the bottom, that will stand up to heavy use against sand bars?
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    Removing paint from a Mad river canoe.

    Thanks for info, I tried a small spot with acetone and with a little elbow grease seemed to work well. Thanks again.
  10. rider1

    Removing paint from a Mad river canoe.

    Can anyone tell me what to use to remove paint off an old Mad River Teton canoe? I bought it a few days ago for $200.00 bucks. The previous owner had painted it cammoed for duck hunting and looks really bad. I would like to restore it, if I can. I think that it"s made of Poly. but not sure. I...
  11. rider1

    15 ft. Old town pathfinder RX.

    Thanks Mr. Wilson for the info. I missed the pathfinder that I was looking at. I was reading that it likes to slide in the wind, that's why I hesitated for so long. Now, That I know more about them, I'll keep my eyes open. Mean time, I have caught a nasty bug called the flue, that I have to...
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    15 ft. Old town pathfinder RX.

    I'm going over and take a look at it now. Here's what I'm looking at.
  13. rider1

    15 ft. Old town pathfinder RX.

    First time posting on here, so here goes. I' looking for some good info about a old town pathfinder as a solo tripper. I'm paddling an old town 14.6 Guide at the moment, that I have been using as a small solo tripper. Nothing big just a two or three day fishing / camping platform. I love this...
  14. rider1

    Thanks!

    Good morning to all! I'm new to the site, and would like to say, what a nice and well put together site this is. I'm from the eastern part of N.C. in the lazy backwater Cypress filled swamps. I'm paddling an old town 14.6 Guide at the moment, that I have been using as a small solo tripper...
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