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I came across a couple mentions of the Bell Northwind in Royalex being a similar hull, I'm not sure if that has any correlation with the current generation composite Northwinds. When I get around to rebuilding my hull, I will pull the lines off and and at least fair out the hog. I have a...

It's been a while since I've had the Penobscot in service, but I did like poling it. My swift raven, while I can stand up in it, makes poling an entertaining party trick.... Realistically I need to focus on a family camping rig right now. I'm eyeing an 18 ft Grumman on craigslist so I can take...

I was day dreaming about the Northern Canoe Trail and which canoe would be "best" for a solo attempt. I keep coming back to the idea of a light weight "pole-able" solo canoe. I spent a couple summers with a derelict Royalex OT Penobscot 16, ever so slightly hogged, wide and heavy, but...

Kelty Noah's Tarps. I've used one with a cheap mosquito bar as my primary solo shelter for 15 years.

5'11" with a 28" inseam. I'm taller sitting down. A generic 60" paddle fits my back but I wonder if my arms may need some thing a little shorter. One of the reasons I was looking at the Nantahala is that I could shorten it. I found a 58" Grey Owl on line but with a T grip. Apparently they...

I'm looking for a new straight paddle for my solo canoeing for this coming year. I have a Bending Branches beaver tail and basic wooden bent shaft in the longest available sizes. I also have a generic plastic rafting paddle that I take for rocky and shallow water. On my only multi day mixed...

I have tried to find a Grey owl straight carbon in a 60" length. Oak orchard has a 58" paddle with a T grip, but I would prefer a palm grip. I called Wenonah a while back and they said they had some un-cut Black Light straight paddles that would get me in the 58-59" range. I was wondering if...

I believe Snow and Nealy "change hands" with in the past decade. The older axes are a different level of quality. The really old rusty junk shop Snow and Nealy axe heads are the real deal when cleaned up.

Extra thwarts are on the list as well as fitting the replacement gunnel I purchased last year. The shattered gunnel is pumped full of construction adhesive and is holding up so far. It tempting to keep adding improvements to a boat but all the little things really add up when it comes time to...

I got stumped trying to upload pics. Here's a couple links.

My Swift Raven came with full length air bags installed. I installed shorter tandem bags with a new D-ring patch for the shorter bags restraining strap. I ran heavy weight bungee between the pad eyes. All my gear gets clipped to the bungee with carbiners. I am able to shift weight for trim...