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I made one last year, and I made it to short. It works great for anything under 45" long. It was one of those stupid moments I had when I was getting ready to build my Raven canoe. After I made the box I realized my stems were to be 50"+. The box was fine for shorter projects. I think you would...

I was hoping to see open canoes with float bags shooting the rapids. I have nothing against kayaks, even tho they are inferior to canoes, ah yeh I guess opinions are like rear ends everyone's got one.

Watching the 2024 Olympics. I was all pumped up when they announced the Canoe Event. Yay! But what gives? They look like kayaks, skirt and all except for the single blade paddle. Where's the line between canoe and kayak?

Must be a popular swimming hole.

We bought a used 08 outback in 2014 with 34,000 miles on it. When it had 90,000 miles I had to change both front axles. Then the wheel bearings started to go, one at a time until I changed all 4 of them, and one of the front ones twice. 100k timing belt, water pump and thermostat, best do them...

Here are a few pictures of the seat back. This was the first one I made. The back corners could've been rounded off. I've seen lots better on here. This wood slat keeps the seat from slipping off. It'll slide back when when flipped up side down, but won't fall off. These notches cut in the...

My brother and I didn't know what to expect from this river, except a few reviews from Google and one youtube video, but we knew where we were going. With the current down stream away from the Smoky mtns we went. Loaded up my little Mohawk 13 solo, and the Mad River Journey 156. I wasn't about...

Yes you are correct, we both need more canoe time. It was a good trip, other then my poor planning for time. Brother was very comfortable. After 9 hours, I was in agony from sitting in that little Mohawk. I'll post it in trip report. It was a quick over night trip but we had a great time. Roy

Wow. I didn't expect all this advice. Keeping it level is the way it has to be for now. I've burned thru today, unexpectedly, working on a vehicle. I'll get pictures of the seat setup and post it later. It was the first one I made, and it could be made better. Alan, yes the disastrous time we...

I have a question and looking for advice. I've got my oldest brother, he's 66, talked into drifting and fishing a small river in his home town. He will be in a Mad River Journey 156, a heavy yet durable canoe. I made larger seats and a back rest for it years ago. The seat is flat with no tilt...

I guess that's pretty typical for a Subaru.

It would be nice if there was a little stick a person could pee on, and if it changed color then see your doctor.

Is it a simple blood test for Lyme disease? I've never seen many deer ticks here in TN till the past few years. Dog ticks have always been plentiful. I hate them all.

Sunrise Norris Lake Tn

I stayed at #5. Most of the boat in sites were reserved, but most people didn't show up. 2 years ago I stayed out on the furthest end of the park. I thought most all sites were nice. Close to the water and not to on top of your neighbors. Lake James is clean looking lake. I didn't see garbage up...

Took the Raven on its first camping trip to Lake James in North Carolina. Not as prestigious as Boundary Waters or the ADK, but a nice short get away. Loaded at the Launch ready to go. The Raven handled the load very well. Even into a stiff breeze it tracked well and glided along...

Good looking canoe. Unfortunately I know nothing about how to repair those areas. I look forward to hearing, with pictures of course, about outings and camping trips. Roy

Thanks again for the advice. Did a little sanding on the hills Going to run a strip of tape down the center to section it off. I'll let you know. Roy

Yes it is a nice setup. Do I smell walleye on the grill? I've never had lake trout, yet. Welcome aboard. What's the registration laws like there in Maine? Roy

Thanks Alan. I went out this morning and got a fresh can of the gloss Minwax, all I can find around here. Rolled a coat on the one I'm refinishing. First coat looked good outside, and then I moved it in the shop to dry. Not going to comment about how it looked when I rolled it in. What kind of...