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Thank you all for your information. I think I may have asked the wrong question and should have asked if anyone here had used any of the High-Floatation PFDs in whitewater. Most of the High-Floatation whitewater vests that I have found (Astral Indrus at 22 lbs. Floatation., Stohlquist Canyon at...

After reading and posting on the “Whatever happened to Canoe lifejackets?” thread, I started looking up information on new PFDs. I have always used a regular Class 3 PFD, choosing one that fit my body first and wallet second. I hadn’t looked at PFDs for a while since purchasing one around six or...

My first PFD was a Seda "Full Length" type, as was the fashion among C-boaters in the early 80's. It wore out; we are talking big holes in the fabric. Next was a "Kayak Length" Extrasport; it still had the vertical foam strips. Still have it. Don't use it, but have it. I followed that with a...

What part of SC do you live in?

Wow, the Swift Cirrus 14.6 and the Northstar Phoenix sure are close on the published specs. The Phoenix looks to have an extra half-an-inch on all the freeboard measurements and additional one-half inch stern rocker as the spec differences. I wonder how different they will look side by side...

Congratulations on the problem solving. I was going to suggest a bit of chain and a come-along to move it, then wait for an above freezing day. Royalex is tough stuff.

Dewey, Cheatum and Howe was also used in a (maybe multiple) Three Stooges skit. It became a running joke between me and my brother. Thanks for the image. And a big +1 on Car Talk!

After the last few posts, the many decades old image of The Three Stooges paddling a canoe just sprang forth in my mind. He,He,He. WooWooWooo.... Did they get that canoe at Dewey, Cheatum and Howe? Pardon, It's late, the mind wanders and sleep beckons.

One of the nice things about the Souris River canoes is the exterior layer of the of their canoes is not Kevlar, but Fiberglass. It makes fixing cracks and other boo-boos a lot easier. There is a website by the famous, or maybe infamous, Joe Baltich at the Red Rock Lodge (RedRockStore.com)...

I've got a Souris River Tranquility solo in my quiver of canoes and used it on my first solo trip into the BWCA. If the construction of their tandems are anything like this canoe they will be one tough boat for the weight. Another lucky unexpected Craigslist find down here in the South...

Welcome to the forum! I tend to go with the "right tool for the job" approach. I guess that is why I ended up with a garage full of canoes and then some. If you are near a dealer who will let you test paddle a canoe that you are interested in that would be a big help in deciding. One nice...

Another consideration: Although I mostly canoe solo, having two canoes on an expedition gives a MUCH greater safety factor. Imagine being on a large lake in a three person canoe and swamping (for whatever reason). How do you plan to self rescue? With two canoes it is much easier to right the...

Thanks for saving this information and posting it here. Let's hope this site will be around for a long time.

When my wife picks up her 14 lb. "Lost Pond" and carries it to the put-in, people stare at "how strong she must be". Those that come over and ask about the Hornbeck are still amazed when they pick it up. They are usually used to the weight of a Grumman or a fishing kayak.

Huh, Adirondack canoes in Tripping country? What'll dey think of next!

Your note about the spoof went up while I was writing. Sorry I didn't catch it.

If you use the canoe in anything other than deep lakes and always with wet foot exits and entries, use a canoe cover whenever it is not in the water, keep it out of sunlight and never, ever drop it while loading and unloading it, you may keep it looking in "factory new condition". If not, any...

Looks like you found a fine classic tool. I wonder how many things made today will still be usable in 113 years and if anyone will still know how to use them.

Over the decades I have found that my key to Whitewater C1 and OC1 comfort is good support of my shin and ankle with a long wedge of foam starting at the knee pad (or cup) and extending to a raised ankle brace. The support given to the leg really helps to keep the feet from getting the...

Before the time of social media, there were canoes. In the time of social media, there are canoes. After the time of social media, there will be canoes. Some things are transient, some are lasting.