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Until the recent Penobscot, I’ve never spent more than $100 on a canoe. That said, all but one of my others (6) have required significant repair. Paddles- many were gifts, but a few were not cheap. All in, a grand maybe. Camping gear- hard to say. I am always trying out something old or new...

I have considered it on rivers that are above my solo comfort level that I would like to visit in the NW Territories, but I would have to understand that it isn’t my trip and I’m just along for the ride in a sense. I have watched interactions of local fishing and hunting guides and their...

Thanks Goonstroke. Do you use a strap, removable yoke, paddles on shoulders, etc. for portaging solo? Bob

Thanks Will. Good info and nice set-up. Bob

Will do Mr. Poling.

Thanks Scott. Good to hear. Bob

Yes- Mr. McCrea was consulted on this purchase. It’s always nice to have someone to blame if it’s a disaster! I’m looking forward to getting to work on it when the warmer weather and free time coincide. Bob

Ha- thanks Glenn. If we have to count how many canoes we have when asked, our significant others are saints. I agree on the width as a tandem personally. I may squeeze it in a bit as a solo. Thanks Mason. Being able to go back to a tandem would be a nice option when/if needed. Dynel sleeve...

Earlier today, I picked up this canoe a couple hours away. I bought it on eBay of all places. It is in very good condition for being from 1993. I am planning to “soloize” this for a river tripper. Anyone have any experience with this hull? Anyone paddle it solo from a center seat? Thoughts? I...

I personally don't see any improvement over a traditional axe. You can buy a forged axe for under $200. I have to believe that those fasteners will become loose with use and it is a disaster waiting to happen. The "difficulty of handle replacement" has gotten much worse with now needing a...

Oh man. I didn’t know him, but enjoyed his posts and what he shared. He will be missed.

I glassed over the foam on my TW Special. No issues.

Great video. I hope my retirement looks similar. Bob

Thanks Robin. Nice restoration on that Mohawk. It’s a hike- 4 hours one way. It’s a fair price, but it would have to be free for that investment in time. I am on the search for a solo RX to take up to Maine this fall on a couple rocky rivers. Bob

Crud. Thanks guys.

This is something I am considering purchasing. The seller says it is 16’ long. I am hoping it is a royalex Explorer, but I have been fooled before. I have a request for info in on Mad River’s help function of their website, but I’m not sure how responsive they are. Any help is appreciated. Bob

Too funny. I assumed it was wood working related- low angle block plane… Bob

A bit of a long story, but it’s a nickname from my early 20’s. I was working at a Theater in Chicago as a sound guy. My buddy and roommate, another Bob, who was an electrician was on stage in a scissor lift focusing a light during a break in tech rehearsal. The director of the show, who was an...

I steam bent and clenched in an ash rib I had left over from a skin on frame build. Something about bending wood in the winter always makes me smile. Snow falling, wood stove going, and the steam box fogging up the shop windows. I am out of my usual go to epoxy and came across this for $30...

That was great- now I want pike, flapjacks, and coffee… Bob