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I recently repaired a sit-on-top 'yak for my Dr. because he'd lost it off his truck & it hit pavement around 30 mph (split it like a pumpkin about 10 inches long). I lent him my tandem sawyer to fish from during repairs and he happened to lift my Raven which is considerably lighter than his...

I agree with the above. Age itself doesn't matter much and the only production boats I own are glass (or 'Golden glass') boats from the 1980s. If he doesn't want much you probably can't go wrong but, if he allows you to clean it prior to purchase, you can get a pretty good idea of condition...

That's awesome... like he's been there!

Well... posting the findings would constitute a confession of sins... (and there are some things we probably don't want to see anyway)

Welcome BCR. I'm about the same age as you are and I'm becoming more feral every year. Enjoy your return to solo tripping & we'll look forward to seeing your TRs.

and that's some good livin' right there!

Cut strip thickness to 3/16 (most builders use 1/4 inch Cedar) and there's virtually no penalty at all (except that 3/16 inch Cedar would still be lighter). I've got some Cypress lined up in South Carolina if I can get it picked up this Fall... just be forewarned that building is addictive...

Yep. Like ridin' a moped... Not to worry though; there's also the fall back of "pictures or it didn't happen".

Welcome. I'd not heard of paddleways... Might have to look into that. People often seem surprised that canoes typically weigh less than yaks. They're also easier to get gear in & out of so I doubt that you'll ever go back. Besides, you simply look better paddling with a canoe paddle instead...

Hmm... It's been hot here but it's been hot in July for the past 60+ years IIRC. I figure that I've no one to blame but myself; I had a whole year to move someplace cooler. Maybe, as I get ready to retire, I'll buy a house in Ontario and one in Mississippi (Alabama? Louisiana?). I could...

Someone can make such a boat... you! Given your other projects, you can build a stripper. The Raven I just completed might be an excellent solo craft for you, mine is built from Tamarack so it's heavier than it should be and tips the scales at 50#. I'd be willing to bet that, built stemless...

You did the same route? I'd say your thoughts are at least as legit as anyone else's... no one else who's responded has even been to that park.

I have no experience w/ Temagami either but your mileage (kilometerage?) seems very reasonable as does the route selection to minimize wind and current. Planning for a rest day is good as well. I always plan one but have never (yet) actually taken one. I'll look forward to a possible TR to...

Canoeing with the Cree by Eric Sevareid. I'm unsure how I've missed it up until now.

Wow, that's gorgeous! Seems cheap for what it is... wonder how long it will last?

Good. THOSE I can afford. (stooopid language barrier) :)

Forgive my ignorance but... VFI? Only "VFI" with which I'm familiar is a military interceptor which is beyond my budget.

Sorry to be late (and have no experience with a hot tenting stove) but, if you're worried about it turning rancid, would smearing the stove with a light coating of Crisco work? Seems like it takes me a couple of years to go through a whole tub at home & it ages well. Maybe get it warmed up a...

Great TR & certainly a unique setting. remind me to be mindful of this on any trip planning advice. :rolleyes:

THAT, I could probably live with. I played with under-hood loops on the old Ranger & couldn't stand looking at the ropes. A single line to the center of the hood was acceptable (barely) and this set-up seems to be visually similar. I'll have to remember to try that if I ever feel the need to...