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Good luck. Even at a mere 3E width, I have trouble finding any purpose-made water shoes that will fit me. My go to solutions currently include (1) sized-up, cheap rubber rain boots (Servus brand) , (2) sandals with Kokatat Launch socks or (3) stretchy neoprene booties. Let us know if you...

I have another perception saddle which I just took out of a lightly used Esquif Vertige. The Perception saddle is in perfect condition with all original hardware plus the mounting foam block (it is still attached to the saddle) with adjustable foot pegs (which work and in are perfect...

Right! Builder needs to decide how / where the canoe will be used and that will dictate whether reinforcement is needed, how much, and where!

I built a Wabnaki and put an extra football layer inside and out.

Such a great spot!

Pop-up sail. Thought I'd use it. Never have.

Thanks for sharing.

The REI video @Mason linked to is how I used to do it. But as @Sweetfancymoses suggests, I sometimes found that the slip knot didn't release easily, especially when I really cranked some tension into the trucker's hitch.. So now when I create the loop for the slip knot, I add an extra twist of...

Handsome canoe! It deserves to be see water even if it means picking up some scratches along the way.

I haven't tried stitch and glue but agree it would fine for this project.

Had the same thought.

There's a real unicorn for sale on Facebook's North American Canoe Trader group. If you aren't in the group. I don't think you'll be able to see it. A showroom condition, never paddled, 13' Chestnut, 100% original. The author states: "I was a teenager in the 70's and got a summer job with a...

You know the advice given to golfers caught out on the course in an electrical storm? Quickly grab a 2-iron and hold it aloft as it is well known that not even God can hit a 2-iron.

Very professional looking!

Now I want to make a titanium reflector oven...

I never knew Prospectors came with a keel. Did they all?

Sounds like a real life Ship of Theseus problem! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ship_of_Theseus

Nice accident reconstruction, recped. Sounds quite plausible.

He does say that. I think he meant he swam to shore with the canoe. His comments in a reply on YouTube says his dad had the paddles.

Another good catch. You are right. None visible. If you go to YouTube and read the comments, he says his dad had both paddles on the island.