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  1. Black_Fly

    Paddling in an Apocalypse

    Property rights mean nothing in a legit apocalypse. Only ammunition matters. Going south does make good sense if you can beat the run on plane tickets or make it across the border with a fuel truck. My son lives on the coast of SC, has a sailboat. He has sailed to the Bahamas many times...
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    Paddling in an Apocalypse

    I told my wife if a single nuke flies in Europe, we would head for the cabin. Although it was located 400 miles downwind from Minot AFB, a major ICBM location and doubtless target. Still, we would be closer to the Canadian border, although Im not sure Canada wouldn’t be targeted along with the...
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    If you could take one boat on a Western road trip...

    This is the critical distance Im referring to.
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    Paddling in an Apocalypse

    I envy Canadians who have the option of driving/paddling away from future apocalyptic conditions. Be it pandemic (most likely) or nuclear exchange, getting away from population centers and military industrial targets will be important, nearly impossible for most. Then there’s the whole...
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    If you could take one boat on a Western road trip...

    That rack looks more narrow than my wife’s Outback. I’ve only hauled a few miles with the Outback. Did you travel by interstate?
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    2020 Northstar Magic For Sale

    Starlite hull with alloy trim. Foot brace and waterproof lining holes. Stored indoors, bottom recoated. Well-maintained, great condition $2,500
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    Gonna Need a Bigger Boat

    I actually did solo a tandem. I’m pretty sold on solos in the 14-16’ lengths. I took the plunge. When the guy said he would deliver for $99, I had to do it. Delivery in a couple weeks. I was on their way to a SC shop delivery. Bought a NW Solo for my dog. Carbon fiber trim, foot brace...
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    Solo Canoe Search Beginning

    Gurmpus, I agree about that he Gelcoat. More of a lake coating. The cracks are guarantee with rocks and fast water. I’ll be interested in seeing that uncoated layup.
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    Gonna Need a Bigger Boat

    I have consistently overloaded my canoe on trips. I can no longer handle the weight of my kit and dog too. The magic just isn’t big enough. Looking at a Northwind solo or another Prism. Haven’t found one, seeking other options. Doesn’t seem to be many used canoes in this size category. Not...
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    A Legit ‘Expedition’ Hull Material

    For clarity, I have 3 weights for my Magic: 1. Factory Weight = 28 lbs 2. Field Weight = 34 lbs 3. Tripping Weight = ?? (don’t remember what my carbon paddle and fishing pole add to the field weight). 🙂
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    A Legit ‘Expedition’ Hull Material

    Well I was all gung ho about this expedition Kevlar layup, until I realized how fragile the Gelcoat is. A thicker Aramid hull seems like a good idea. Covering it in fancy colored, crumbling crack prone layer seems more appropriate for a surfboard than a tripping canoe. Pretty just isn’t that...
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    A Legit ‘Expedition’ Hull Material

    I kicked this around a little and sure, one will baby a light canoe. But planning for things to go wrong can mean the difference in surviving or thriving and death or misery. I plan to be careful, like always. I wet foot, land parallel, don’t push the whitewater runs. What happens when I...
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    A Legit ‘Expedition’ Hull Material

    I don’t run whitewater when I can help it. I line some, when it looks right. I haven’t had any catastrophic failures, but don’t want any either. My experience has been in somewhat tame, well known waters. Sketchy portages around rocky areas gives me pause with a UL boat.
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    A Legit ‘Expedition’ Hull Material

    My Swift P14 is “Expedition Kevlar.” Unfortunately, it’s about 12 lbs heavier than I consider ideal for portaging with a modestly loaded pack. The cracking of the gelt coat can also be problematic. I was just wondering what lighter-weight hull material folks would consider adequate for off...
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    2015 Remackel 4 Canoe Trailer

    Garage kept galvanized canoe trailer. Racks can be removed for utility usage. Bearings serviced yearly. Shackles replaced in 2025. Good tires. Tracks like a dream. $3250.
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    Source for Canadian Maps

    I’ll try with my laptop. Neither of my phone’s browsers will work on this link.
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    Source for Canadian Maps

    world of maps came through by telephone. Index didn’t work on my Apple. I’ll definitely check out some other sites.
  18. Black_Fly

    Source for Canadian Maps

    Yes, but here is the index for area 53. I can’t read a thing. Cross referencing to a legible map. Here’s what clicking a desired sheet (any sheet) returns.
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    Source for Canadian Maps

    Yeah, it’s numbers 52, 53 in the Armstrong area
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    Source for Canadian Maps

    Im looking for the Armstrong 1:50,000 NTS map. Seems to be unavailable from World of Maps, Maptown, etc. Sad if paper topo map products are going away.
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