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That amount of added weight will make no difference in stability…especially the cherry trim as it is at the top of the hull. Aesthetics is a personal choice. Time spent paddling will achieve the desired comfort level. Old axiom….The lighter the hull the more often it will get used. To me...

Own Wild, paddled Dragon….Wild is what I call quick— fast acceleration. Dragon may be a bit faster when driven to and kept at hull speed, just depends on how long you want to paddle at that pace. At 250# I still find Wild fast enough, very playful and responsive. It would be my choice in your...

Outstanding preparation….enjoy your voyages!

Sorry to hear that! Best wishes for a quick, complete recovery.

Not in attendance for years now. CEW would no doubt explain the “inside circle” to teach uncorrected forward stroke but thought that too tough with words as it is difficult enough for most of us in person!😉 I am a kneeler so I paddle 99.9% on one side of the boat in flatwater, with the primary...

Catch as far forward as possible without lunging forward, apply power in the first 12 inches or so of the uncorrected stroke. Stop before your hip and repeat. Switch when direction starts to change. As with all strokes, correct practice and time will improve results. Simplistic explanation but...

Looks like it’s for a mast…there should be something on the floor to hold it in place….

Thanks for letting us know….it’s well deserved. When Elaine and Bob first came to FreeStyle their passion to improve was evident. I was fortunate to help teach them at the beginning. I do remember Elaine was very nervous about heeling the boat, but if you have watched any of her videos you can...

Welcome to the joy of solo paddling. Bit of a learning curve, but completely worth the effort to endure. Welcome to the site.

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Gotta love Dave’s boats. Great looking…paddle well…outstanding construction…what more could one ask? Love that sage color. Congrats and enjoy.

Not sure there’s anything better than fresh walleye…I’m salivating😉

My interpretation of the comment to “work on the J stroke” is that it meant the small diversion from stem symmetry wouldn’t make any difference in hull performance….don’t want to speak for Gamma1214 but I took it that way, hence my agreement with the comment. No snarkyness intended.

Agree with Gamma1214…..BUT I have never built a canoe so I ask this out of pure curiosity…could some sort of filler be applied then reshaped? Seems like such a small amount…

Welcome, love the UP! May even get up there this summer if all goes well.

Only did it once but Juniper Springs near Ocala is a run I will always remember. Jungly as GM said. Used to be a shuttle/rental service there but don’t know about now???

Saw this on another site...."The Bob"s collection is for sale...not really tripping boats but some interesting/uncommon ones bob-the-bob-gitchells-boat-collection-for-sale-2509153

Thanks Glenn, you’re doing an amazing job…and we all appreciate it.

Think you will really enjoy the Peregrine…very comfortable boat. Light and strong. Curtis/Hemlock canoes have been a blessing to the sport. Congrats.

It’s helpful to place a small ball on the floor.