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    Boat Design Stage to become a build

    Any updates? This was an interesting read.
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    NFCT Waterway Work Trips

    This post missed in what's new, and most recent.
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    A Raven from Scratch

    Is balsa wood a real option? I have never built one, but really enjoy these threads. It even inspired me to buy plans. I've tried to build stems, but, they bow off the form a bit. ( Don't compleatly conform to form). And have a very good feeling I would not be able to cut strips uniformly...
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    What are your current solo canoes and how do you like them?

    Me too, the wood rails are nice. And durability vs weight is not to bad, with the aide of some wheels. but after reading a recent post I wonder how tformx is in the cold as for as storage. Also i have heard of people narrowing them, for different effects. A little higher sides would be nice...
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    What are your current solo canoes and how do you like them?

    Those echos are pretty cool. i bet it would do good on the NFCT, in the sense it would take a beating, but maybe not as good on big choppy lakes. I have a hemlock kestrel and enjoy it, but need more time in the seat.
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    Wabakimi

    Thanks for sharing. Being surrounded by fire on a canoe trip. That has to be interesting! to listen to of course.
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    Now I’m in Deep

    She should be proud to have a husband with such fine taste. Have fun, sweet boat.
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    Happy New Year Everyone

    Happy new year to all. I wish every one a healthy and happy year ahead.
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    Sleeping pad?

    I canoe trip much like I do light weight camping. So its a foam therma rest. In my sea line water proof pack, its a back pad. Kind of gives structure to the pack. Also I figure there is buoyancy in it to off set dead weight in that pack??? Usually canoe in camp sites, are less flat or more...
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    2023 Leaf Change and Fall Color Where You Are

    My maple has gone straight to brown, crazy leaf loss, but straight to brown. Some others going red. One thing I've noticed, is the loss of birds? My feeders stay full much longer. Also the berry's on my dog woods are not being devoured by the rodents(squirls and chipmunks) also various birds...
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    October 14th 2023 Lake Taghkanic NYS Park day gathering

    Thats cool, I am interested in joining for at least the day , and the camping if possable.
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    New "Polls" Forum Has Been Added

    Thank you! I find these polls very interesting? This vs that, age, style, equipment. But we all love the outdoors, and being in nature. Gratsi!
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    Hudson Valley/Capital District gathering

    Iam in for this oct. 14. And iam in for camping. Really like to meet other trippers.
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    Guided canoe trips in Adirondacks?

    Adarondack trail and lake outfitters. Nice, friendly, and knowledgeable. Or buy a map and follow it. Blue mtn lake to forked lake is a good start. Food and hotel on raquette lake, half way through.
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    Bell Merlin ll Solo Canoe $1800.00

    Puppy's don't pee, were the big dogs play
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    Kids

    Cool pool plane!
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    Ontario Knife Company Sold

    Sad to hear this. Especially for the employees. I have a 1 or 2, and they are nice. I really liked the fact they were made in New York.
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    Shockwave vs NS Magic

    I just got a hemlock kestrel, and at first I did find it a bit tippy, now not nearly as much. Mine is set up with a high seat (for kneeling?). Past few days I've been kneeling, and the boat is much more stable. I can even kneel straight up with good confidence. But over all time is calming the...
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    New to me Hemlock Kestrel

    Hello, last week I purchased a beautiful red kestrel. It was in western ny, I contacted the seller and I was on my way up to see it. The whole experience was great, boat was just what I was looking for. On top of that the seller and his wife were also extremely nice. We talked for a wile and...
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    Refinishing wood gunwales

    Iam not sure either. I just read it above, about the hemp seed oil, and the fact it might be mildew resistant. On my bow and stern were the gunwales meet, it seems like there is black stuff. I have sanded all the rest, and it looked, and looks fine. ( to this untrained eye). I am just wondering...
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