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I can understand the feeling that you might cringe when thinking of scratching up a stripper that you've built (many people like keeping nice things nice) but don't think that they can't be used hard. I practically dragged mine the length of the Steel River on it's maiden voyage, dropped it...

Speed & efficiency comparisons are worthy of discussion but, for me, there's simply no comparison between a wooden straight shaft and anything made of plastic / carbon. I love the thought that I am seeing places the way that they were first seen, whether that is walking, riding a good horse or...

IMO, you can never go too far wrong with a beavertail.

Makes sense. The inside of the boat would remain much too dry using same-side correction strokes. :) Seriously, a great effort to eliminate variables. If I'm ever in a hurry to get where I'm going, I might sit & switch (but probably not), my days of flailing away with kayak paddles are...

Where do I apply? Wait... better to respond as a private message... too many here are more qualified so I want to slip in under the radar. :D

and here I thought it was caused by other people, too many bills and my inability to win the Powerball. Truthfully, the bones that I've broken have always ached more when rain is imminent. Now that I'm developing arthritis in my right ankle (broke that twice), I often feel it coming an hour...

I recently repaired a sit-on-top 'yak for my Dr. because he'd lost it off his truck & it hit pavement around 30 mph (split it like a pumpkin about 10 inches long). I lent him my tandem sawyer to fish from during repairs and he happened to lift my Raven which is considerably lighter than his...

I agree with the above. Age itself doesn't matter much and the only production boats I own are glass (or 'Golden glass') boats from the 1980s. If he doesn't want much you probably can't go wrong but, if he allows you to clean it prior to purchase, you can get a pretty good idea of condition...

That's awesome... like he's been there!

Well... posting the findings would constitute a confession of sins... (and there are some things we probably don't want to see anyway)

Welcome BCR. I'm about the same age as you are and I'm becoming more feral every year. Enjoy your return to solo tripping & we'll look forward to seeing your TRs.

and that's some good livin' right there!

Cut strip thickness to 3/16 (most builders use 1/4 inch Cedar) and there's virtually no penalty at all (except that 3/16 inch Cedar would still be lighter). I've got some Cypress lined up in South Carolina if I can get it picked up this Fall... just be forewarned that building is addictive...

Yep. Like ridin' a moped... Not to worry though; there's also the fall back of "pictures or it didn't happen".

Welcome. I'd not heard of paddleways... Might have to look into that. People often seem surprised that canoes typically weigh less than yaks. They're also easier to get gear in & out of so I doubt that you'll ever go back. Besides, you simply look better paddling with a canoe paddle instead...

Hmm... It's been hot here but it's been hot in July for the past 60+ years IIRC. I figure that I've no one to blame but myself; I had a whole year to move someplace cooler. Maybe, as I get ready to retire, I'll buy a house in Ontario and one in Mississippi (Alabama? Louisiana?). I could...

Someone can make such a boat... you! Given your other projects, you can build a stripper. The Raven I just completed might be an excellent solo craft for you, mine is built from Tamarack so it's heavier than it should be and tips the scales at 50#. I'd be willing to bet that, built stemless...

You did the same route? I'd say your thoughts are at least as legit as anyone else's... no one else who's responded has even been to that park.

I have no experience w/ Temagami either but your mileage (kilometerage?) seems very reasonable as does the route selection to minimize wind and current. Planning for a rest day is good as well. I always plan one but have never (yet) actually taken one. I'll look forward to a possible TR to...

Canoeing with the Cree by Eric Sevareid. I'm unsure how I've missed it up until now.