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2025 has been an odd year for me in regards to getting out. My annual Canadian trip was preempted by my niece’s wedding in Oregon and the 2 week tour of the Western US that I’d planned on the way to and from her wedding was then canceled when my vacation time (and money) needed to be spent...

Certainly looks adequate for your intended purpose and your can't beat the price! Bonus: crack repair might make a nice winter project. (canoe-related winter projects are awesome IMO) Welcome to the site.

If you poke at it, is it spongy? Epoxy or the original hull will be hard but (I think) the foam would have a lot of give to it.

Welcome. You're outside my wheelhouse but I like the attitude and I'll look forward to following along if you post a build thread.

To address your initial question, I'll agree with VA paddler that it may very well be worth the money but, without knowing what shape the interior is in, it's a pig in a poke at this point. As to the second, the serial number is stamped into the hull so the seller can easily provide that...

I don't but, if I were to do it, I'd probably do it like @stripperguy does. https://www.canoetripping.net/threads/paddling-advice-for-long-flat-skinny-boats.130207/post-177435

I finally wet the hull properly on Sunday (TR pending). Water levels are unbelievably low here so I headed to Pittsburgh & paddled a few miles on the Allegheny River (in addition to the lock & dam system, it has water storage dams upstream to maintain adequate water depth for commercial barge...

Allegheny Islands State Park, Pittsburgh, PA

Nice looking area & it's great to see that it's not burned to a crisp. I've been a bit worried about that as WCPP is on my radar for sure (but not until at least 2028). Unfortunate that your friend couldn't make the trip but I'd think taking your son would be an outstanding alternative...

100% agree that it looks like a great place and thanks for taking the time to post. It appears there was a lock involved... Was this within the nature park? (I passed thru my 1st lock on Sunday... sure beats portaging!) One question: In this image Are those wrapped water plants (maybe...

Hmm... looks like something the Babylon Bee would do (maybe why it's not on the Jungle site? Nope, scratch that. Marketing gimmick. https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/maxwell-house-coffee-name-change/

And people worry about cuddly critters like bears and moose(s). Glad nobody was killed but ya have to wonder if maybe they could have outrun that beast if the guide was using a bent shaft or a (gasp)... kayak paddle

I use a Mueller lace-up. I had the local drugstore order it but I'm sure it's available online if that's your preference. It works well & is comfortable but you'll want to tie it off-center or the knot will likely rub under the tongue or your boot (I tie the boot laces off center to the other...

I'm always tempted to take a pair of sandals for around camp but, having broken my right ankle twice, it's become arthritic and I now wear boots with ankle support everywhere I go. Around home, it's leather & steel toes but for backpacking & canoe trips, I use Salomon X Ultras (with an...

They'll work just fine without the tubing. I've been building with bead & cove and using these Jimmy clamps without any tubing to protect the coves. They work great and, honestly, I haven't seen much, if any, damage to the cove edges.

Absolutely. Sounds like you've got a great plan for dispersal of any excess. Agreed. Not to stray from Jim's search for opinions on fill coats but I've often wondered about people's trim preferences... I think Canoecraft recommends inner & outer gunwales at 3/4 inch each for a total of 1 1/2...

Now, there's an idea... might have to install a mast on the next stripper & fly a jolly roger. (though I doubt the beavers will be impressed)

Most of the local(ish) tea shops sell loose tea & fill-able tea bags w/ tie strings. I buy those and fill them with ground coffee. Three baggies in the percolator and good coffee is just a soft boil away. The spent bags are more easily carried out than loose grounds would be and, to be...

Looks like a nice paddle and pictographs are always interesting to decipher. Thanks for taking the time to post.

Welcome. I'm always interested in Southern possibilities (especially for extended trips) and I'm looking forward to your input.