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I may do some testing this winter. I'm hoping to build one more solo (Alan sent me his Bloodvein II plans) and I suppose, having recently become a grandfather, I should put together a tandem at some point. I'm thinking 4 or 5 should be old enough to walk portage trails so I've got a little...

That's quite an adventure despite the need to abort. Had you 3 known each other previously or was it "take a chance that we'll get along... they seems ok online"?

Note: I've been over and over why 100 feet was too short and it simply can't be. Then I remembered that I'd used "a few feet" for another project (because, of course, there was lots of green left over from the Freedom build). This recollection does not solve the immediate problem but, for...

While the canal itself is mostly dry, the Potomac would be a nice paddle and enough of the lock keeper's houses are available for rent that it remains a bucket list trip for me. If I ever get it done, I'll have to remember to check out the book prior to the trip.

My first car was a '79 Jeep CJ5 & I still own it. In fact, in 45 years of driving, I've owned a total of 6 vehicles. I currently own 4 of them (although the Ranger is destined for salvage as soon as I get time).

I have noticed that and I've wondered about it. I really enjoy building these and I'm hoping that at least some of the viewers are reading with intent to start a build of their own. If that is the case, they are, hopefully, aware that the members of this forum are extremely willing and able to...

I agree, it looks great. On our canoes, like on our bodies, scars are just like tattoos except that they usually have better backstories.

Nice TR Al and great pics! "Picture heavy"? Yep. "overdone"? Nope. I'm not sure if/when I might visit the ADKs so it's nice to see them through your pics.

Enjoyable read right up to the spoiler. That's a bummer but I'm glad to hear that you've got a positive outlook and that it's working out for you. Paddle on. PS: I totally agree w/ PaddlingPitt, the extraction and the drive home are interesting parts of this trip. Thanks for sharing it.

I'm very unlikely to ever install (or need) thigh straps but, in the original post's picture, it appears that entrapment would not be an issue as long as the paddler remembers to straighten his/her legs. @ABT, is that correct? Do the straps simply slip off unless your legs remain bent?

As always, I appreciate your input Jim and I'll try the vertical dado (as well as the upward arching spreaders) on the next seat. I will disagree about this seat's reliance upon the glue, however. The joint is very tight and, at least in my estimation, I will have to compress the wood in the...

Well, the break from building was a bit longer than I'd expected but I'm back at it and ready to get this one on the water. I'd soaked, bent & glued the seat pieces while stripping the Merlin so I put the psychedelic Merlin aside, placed the Raven back on the strongback cradles, stopped at my...

I concur with both of the above and, likewise, have no experience with poling. Have a great trip! (pretty sure that you will)

I'm almost positive @yellowcanoe has been there as well. Pretty sure she told me I should add it to the bucket list.

You're welcome. He's an good writer, does a very nice job of documenting campsite reviews, etc. and I especially enjoy his newsletter "The Thunderbox"

I don't think @Algonquin lakes has been on for awhile but Drew's put together a pretty extensive site for helping to plan trips. Campsite reviews, portage notes, etc. His website is https://allofalgonquin.com/ if that helps.

I am aware but, at least to me, they just don't seem to fish the same. I guess everybody has their idiosyncrasies... I can drive a truck with 5 different colors of paint and enough miles that most wouldn't drive it beyond walking distance of home; bash canoes off of rocks and drag them over...

I'm not sure how gnarly your river is but be sure you're tied on with an easily released slip knot and have a float attached to the line so you can recover the chain when it snags (and it will... probably quite often) Without the float, the system might be hard (or impossible) to recover and...

Thanks for the update RPATCH, sounds like yet another good reason to make my way to the WPASCR. (sure wish they hadn't changed the dates)

UGH. That stinks. I guess we'll await the TR and/or his YouTube video to get the first-hand version.