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Jumping in a bit late here .... a lot of the performance of the gunnel finish needs to take into account the amount of exposure to the sun that the boat gets. If the gunnel is sealed and has good UV protection, it will stay looking like new .... the sun (UV) and moisture (nature) attack the...

Gamma, it may be easier to install rails for the seat to sit on, than trying to match the hull. With those in place, you could just add some real estate where they land if required ... a lot easier than a new seat and a lot easier when you can take the seat in and out.

I think in the OP post, you were complaining that the paddle pulled too hard, which really means you need to look at the area of the paddle. If I remember a typical OtterTail/Beavertail has about 105 - 120 square inches. so if your current paddle is pulling too hard, then that is likely the...

Been camping for more decades than I want to admit, almost all of my camping is in no service areas. I decided a beacon would be a good idea, in case some one got hurt or needed help fast. Carried that beacon for 4 years, thinking I could be of help if something happened. Then on day 2 of a 7...

Was going to reference the thread from BearMountain, the site doesn't appear functional, so I have reposted it on this site, in the DIY section here: https://www.canoetripping.net/threads/lofting-canoe-molds-from-canoecraft-tables.129829/ It gets you the drawings, and this post in my last...

Lofting Canoe Molds from CanoeCraft tables Preamble, Preamble ... I was going to use a BearMountain post I made, to answer a question here and it looks like the site is no longer functional. So I am posting the original from 2015 here to add to the DIY collection and have it available for...

On one trip with a particularly long portage, I decide I needed to really take a good look at what I was taking and what it cost me in weight. My wife helped me, I took out every piece of routine gear, weighed it and she recorded all of the data. Put that into a spreadsheet and took a good...

Maybe another thing to consider is that a walnut deck will lighten with time, the stain may not ...

Most cost effective way is likely to just buy a copy of CanoeCraft, even a used one will work ...

Personally, with all the stuff you need to get done, I would be inclined to suspend that seat and bounce in it a bit, if holds, it holds ,,, if it creaks or cracks, you know it is something you need to do ... otherwise you have lots to keep you busy. Maybe figure a way to "fasten" instead epoxy...

Concur with Mem, thickened epoxy slightly proud, then use a flat scraper to get it flush, tint it with the copious amounts of wood dust you are currently producing (lol). If you want it to colour match, use cabosil (fumed silica) and wood dust in about a 10:1 ratio

I will take a crack at answering. Assuming you intend to use a standard webbing approach side to side and bow to stern .... When you sit, all of the webbing puts the seat frame in compression ... the bow/stern and the port/starb pieces are being pulled in or put in compression, Additionally...

Boats #4 and 5, heading to Algonquin. Left Keewadin 14 stretched to 15' @ 31 pounds and a Freedom Solo 16'3" @ 39 pounds

Is it my imagination, or is the rear of that truck loading down? How much does that canoe weigh .... whoa

Great progress and the seat looks awesome, it will finish up nice. I think maybe putting the dado on the side might have been better for strength (just a thought for the future). Since you didn't make the distinction, there is "center" of the canoe and "Center of Gravity" of the canoe and they...

Nice work, just a suggestion for your seat joints. Where they join, a shallow dato will greatly enhance the strength of that joint. Without it, once you sit in it, the lateral sheer force is on the weak part of the joint. Brian

I built the first one with adjustable seats, took them out after the first season. I find it is easier to adjust trim by moving the gear a little, once you know where your packs go, trim isn't much of an issue IMO.

For the Ashes Solo, pack location likely isn't a concern ... with the max width amidship, there won't be much wiggle room in that area. If you haven't used foot bracing in the past, you won't have preconceptions about what you like and don't like, so either is going to suit you. I sort of view...

I guess I actually see some one who is doing what they need to do, to keep getting out there ... good on you ... I wish you good paddling

that is major suckage ... upside, you are free for the holidays now