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  1. Boatman53

    Winter paddle and poling through ice

    Looks almost magical. Too bad about your pole but the shoe was saved and can be refitted. Jim
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    Loon Works Nakoma 1995 Project

    That saved my wallet seeing as I’m in Maine and not looking for a road trip. Good luck with the sale. Jim
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    Troubles from China

    I never said it wasn’t possible. I actually have a sailing canoe or two. I sold a couple of sailing rigs with Lee boards at the WCHA assembly last July. I was sailing my Old Town years ago with my wife and a friend had a good press of canvas too and the mast broke. Familiarity with the canoe and...
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    Troubles from China

    I would totally learn what your new canoe can do and handle and be completely comfortable in all conditions before attempting to rig a sail on it. My two cents. Jim
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    A Long Hello from Missouri!

    Welcome to the campfire ABT, looks like we will need to add an another log to the fire. Jim
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    Winter pants

    Working on boats on the waterfront in winter is no fun. I wore a pair of the insulated coveralls most of the winter. Not the Carhart they were too warm not sure what the brand was I wore and worked them till they were tattered, definitely got my money’s worth. I still have a pair but I don’t...
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    Antenna interference of different cartopped canoe materials

    I was concerned that the canoe would block the ez-pass link when going through a toll but haven’t noticed a problem yet. Jim
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    Not a Canoe, but Cool!

    Yup it’s a cover bow. Jim
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    Happy New Year to all

    Yes Happy New Year indeed. Jim
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    Winter pants

    Well check my wool pants and I don’t think I’ll ever fit in them again. So if anyone has a 32” waist let me know. Eventually I’ll get some pic up in classified. Jim
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    Hemlock Peregrine for sale

    Beautiful looking canoe. Welcome to the campfire. Jim
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    Ideas on make of canoe?

    Welcome to the campfire Ann. Jim
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    Where’s Yellowcanoe?

    I too wish you the best. Jim
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    Fly rod and Rod tube winter project

    I do love my mill. I’ve enjoyed this project Alasgun. Jim
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    Show us pictures of your canoe vehicle with boat(s)

    Not sure if I shared this before, but this is my daughter’s Mini with an 18 canoe on top. Jim
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    Merry Christmas 2024, Canoe Trippers!

    Merry Christmas from Maine. Jim
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    Winter pants

    I’ve got some lined pants form LL Bean and a couple pairs of wool pants. It hasn’t been cold enough or me having to be out long enough to warrant the wool pants. After Christmas I need to check it they all still fit, if not there might be some looking for a new home. Jim
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    Single Trip Carry Portage Techniques

    I don’t mind doing double portages because on the return trip I get to enjoy the sights I might have missed under the canoe or other burden. Jim
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