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Yeah I know this one is sappy but my Mom's birthday is next week and her plan is to be reincarnated as a sunfish. Not certain what that has to do with tripping but the photo has a canoe in the lower right corner. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MiMi!!

Still have not figured out the selective quoting feature so to clarify my initial comment on "greatest generation" it could've been insulting as I'm off a generation there. Good thing we all have canoes to re-set our soul's clock. Or better yet, unravel time all together...

I toast a glass of lakewater to those of the greatest generation...SKOL

I agree the shape certainly looks Core Craft-ish but also believe all the CCs I've ever seen have the elongated diamond shape molded into the sides so I too am uncertain. No doubt designs changed over the decades. Here is an excerpt I found online concerning their all-fiberglass build... By the...

Welcome OBryan :) I'm think'n it's a Core Craft out of Bemidji which means fiberglass. I'm not certain the used market for canoe accessories (paddles, jackets) in Utah so don't have any suggestions there. As far as number of people your canoe will float in The Great Salt Lake, I'm guessing...

I'm think'n Core Craft out of Bemidji MN.

Guess we'll never know as CL ad was removed between last night and now. Hopefully someone here scored a nice deal. Thanks goonstroke.

"Bueller...Bueller..." Gen-Xers get this. I may go look tomorrow. If anyone knows anything specific I should photo or measure, lemeknow. Thanx. Definitely not a sweet solo but I have this kind of coin in the cookie jar. Might make a nice boat for my folk's cabin.

Youdaman stripperguy! I'm workin towards your system. ;)

Thanks Mike. This is what I was after to further gain understanding of "good" boats. Won't buy this one listed on C.L. but will keep eyes open for a cheaper one. Found this on C.L. as well https://stcloud.craigslist.org/boa/d/saint-cloud-wenonah-16-fiberglass-canoe/6975183066.html And this...

Thanks. Definitely the best of times. Out of curiosity are you in the market for one or do you have one already?

I'm getting hints from my son (18) he wants to lead the next trip. Meaning no adults. Definitely bittersweet for me but I trust him. Heck...When I was 14 the adults sent us "cousins" off into the woods on 3-wheelers with each our own 20-ga (from gramps) and enough lead shot to pollute all of MN...

Thanks Mike. 6 months ago I was actively looking for a solo however spent my "fun money" on packs, seats, yoke pads, etc. Doesn't mean I've stopped window shopping however. Just torn as to what to do as my son is excited to go with a buddy next year and not so certain they should take my boat...

OK you got me DuctTape...boiled fish chunks in our meals is not as satisfying as fried fillets as I thought to convince myself. I'll try the pine duff next trip. Thanks much for helping along the reality check. Micah

For our trips (just 2 people) we spend very little time doing, or concerning ourselves, with dishes and seldom use any soap however do bring a couple squirts of camp soap just in case one of the meals has more oil than expected as cooking oil seems to be the only dishwashing concern. Dishes...

DIY ROOF RACK ON ASTRO VAN: (having trouble attaching link to earlier post/details but search for "Astro Van Canoe Rack" if interested) No issues in 754 miles. Opted not to install gunwale stops however brought along clamps just in case. We drove through some wind and turbulent blasts when...

HULL FLOOR PAINT REVIEW: Mistakenly mentioned earlier this paint was purchased at Menards but instead it came from Mills Fleet Farm. Made by Van Sickle Paint Mfg. Co. In my opinion it held up superb which I did not expect. Nice matte finish to reduce glare, goes on easy, cheap etc. etc. The only...

PADDLING EFFICIENCY vs PORTAGING INEFFICIENCY...(the question at the heart of this trip): Q: Should I keep traveling with a fiberglass boat (~70 lbs) or get something Kevlar. The big question in my head..."With the boat being heavy (anticipated slower portaging) can we make up that lost time in...

Photo attached of my own personal, German Hafþór... PORTAGE PADS CONT.. See photo in that central bolt (actually countersink, philips cap screw) loosened up so tubular pad framework shifted. Picture the top, nylock nut being a wing nut.

Welcome to the site Oldtyme! Loads of info and experienced folk willing to help.:)