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Mike, I found this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yg3P8mSE3XE about replacing gunwales on a Bell Magic. The first minute or so is about fixing gel coat, but the rest shows a pretty neat way to get the gunwale ends, and the inset deck plate right. He does not seem to use any glue in the...

www.opticsplanet.com has a large selection of all types of optics. I like their selection tools rating, price range, manufacturer, max magnification, in-stock...etc. I bought optics from them before and would do it again if needed something. My mono is close to this one...

I can't seem to get to the large photos and only see the thumb nails. They look very nice indeed!

I find binoculars are quite clunky to have at the ready. I tried a sportsman/hunting straps arrangement which is great for hiking. However, it keeps the glass close to my chest were it adds to the bulky PFD and it tends to get in the way of my paddle strokes. Smaller binoculars that fit in PFD...

Thanks for clarifying, Jim. Totally different process compared to installing new gunwales on a Royalex canoe. I am excited to get started.

Filled epoxy resin. Got it! So when you say you use #6 to hold inwhales in place, do you leave the screws in and place the outers over the screws? Also, I did get the knock-down, kerfed gunwales. Does it matter whether the kerfed gunwales go in or out? Re. deck plates, I am certain the old deck...

Things just aren't what they used to be. My guess is that neither dexterity nor any practical reason applies. I suppose the few pennies saved for the patch fabric must add up at the end of the day. Practical use or actual application of many products these days is neglected in favor of a quick...

Thanks, Jim! It is a Kevlar hull (per serial number), but I am sure they used glass as well. The canoe weighs just below 50 pounds. All Kevlar would be lighter I'd think. This may be a stupid question, but do you recommend dry fitting the entire trim and plates before installation? I am not...

What a timely conversation. I ordered new gunwales from Ed's, for my Mad River Traveler project. I got the boat last year, and I thought I could save the original gunwales. What I quickly found though was, that the areas around the seat hangers (adjustable seat) had gotten so soft that they...

I might have a chance to visit/paddle around Southern Missouri/Northern Arkansas/Eastern Oklahoma. I see some big lakes/rivers on the map but no nothing about them. I also did not find much in the way of canoeing information on that area. Time frame may be around end of February to mid March...

Thank you for moderating, DaveO, and a big thank you to all of you for fostering the communal spirit of this forum. I have yet to meet any of you in person, but I feel I know many here and I would enjoy your company. Keep up the good work. Merry Christmas and a happy healthy New Year in advance...

That Swedish Military Pack has been hard to find. Especially for $30! I ended up buying an older style ALICE pack from a local surplus store. Cost me about 3x that of the Swedish pack but also came with all kinds of attachments like an insulated water bottle pouch (+ the water bottle). The...

Sturdy hinge riveted to the pan in four places. Handle could be replaced easily if need be. Good find! Thanks for sharing.

No idea how I missed this thread. Love the mods, Mike!!! :)

$600 for that Whelan (essentially two pieces of canvas tarp with some loops sewn to them) seems steep. Like many here, I too have been looking for the elusive "perfect" canoe tent. I have long wanted a baker, but where and how I'd use it, a baker style tent would be too heavy, needs too many guy...

Boatman, The Nordisk is a great looking tent. The price I found on a European website is close to $500 incl. shipping to the US. Although, that is only the tent! One also has to purchase the so called "Mini Colour Pack", for an additional $150, if one wishes to also have tent stakes and the...

Springbar out of Utah makes similar tents. Their 2 person model https://springbar.com/collections/al...compact-suntan is 6" shorter but 4" taller and weighs 8 pounds less (22 vs 30) compared to the 2p Kodiak tent. It also has two doors but no side windows, which would be a disadvantage for...

Not a traditional look, but two huge doors and windows on the gable sides, all with bug mesh. The tent stands in 5 minutes. Zippers, canvas and floor are all good quality. I have used mine for many trips and I am very happy with it. It also holds up very well in windy conditions. I wish the...

Filson stuff looks super nice but out of my price range.

Just a quick update: I received my Outdoor Research Upsurge paddle gloves yesterday, and I took them out this morning. It wasn't really cold but 37 degrees isn't warm anymore either. First expression: Warm enough for temps above freezing. Thumb and index finger material is touch screen...