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Even if it's epoxy or the ABS layer just under the skin, it's best to not leave it uncovered. On a gouge that size showing ABS, I usually skin over it with G-flex epoxy mixed with pigment to guard from UV damage. But at the very least, give it some paint. If it is the foam core, you should be...

That also looks like a good way to restore a badly damaged paddle. @Black_Fly , on my paddles carved from a single stick, I've simply painted a thin coat of epoxy on the tip. But I only use them in deep water,so they rarely touch anything harder than a log.

Depends on the difficulty of the features and the length of the flat stretches. But I generally would prefer the Prospector styles for any rivers where maneuverability is desirable. I had both the Penobscot 16 and the NC Prospector for a while. The Penobscot was faster, but the Prospector was...

And your battery's almost dead. ;)

Lately, I've been choosing the Moccasin for most of my day trips on the local lake. It's becoming evident to me that this canoe, when paddled empty, presents significantly more sail to the wind than the Solitude. I'm going to have to see how it does with a moderate load. At any rate, it still...

I've been doing pretty much the same for several years now with my Fuji waterproof camera, cellphone carried in a dry pouch, and Inreach for backup. I've been pleasantly surprised by how robust all this tech has been so far, but won't stop carrying printed maps and compass. What the tech does...

Yeah, those are the places I'd want to avoid in anything without more rocker.

You must be the guy to ask - would the Solitude have been a good choice for that trip if it was lighter? Or would a Wildfire be better?

Yeah, it's not going to turn like a canoe with more rocker. And we all know there are varying degrees of class 2. But I also take into account my style of river running in most cl2 uses more sideslips and backferries than quick turns. (BTW, part of my test was paddling in reverse, which it did...

Since we're revisiting this, I do have something to add (and I want to get this in writing before I forget). It isn't much, since I only spent about 30 minutes in the P14. But I think it's relevant. Although I found it easy to paddle in a straight line, it didn't take much effort to turn or even...

Oh yeah, there's that. And BTW - once you're retired, there seems to be an assumption that you need more fixit projects to fill your time.

Currently trying to convince my wife to part with one who's turning out to have the same personality. Already, the dogs aren't safe around here.

Hey, thanks @dutchlennart , @Penns Woods , and @M Clemens for the reviews and history of the Next! I've had people ask me about it but never had a good answer. Always watching for one to borrow for evaluation, but none turn up. Can't justify buying one. I have suspected that it's a reasonably...

I was thinking it's Mem.

Wow!

Ah, the Le Tour. Fond memories of that bike. It's theft was the end of my pedaling days for quite a long time though. I took up riding regularly again a few years ago - and yeah, three very different bikes. I'll surely add another at some point. I just recently sold the sailboat. When the snow...

Wow! I've seen eagles go after ducks before, but never a heron. I wonder why that is. We have a lot of herons here. I have a few heron rookeries I like to visit every year. Fascinating pterodactyls.

I've been impressed with the idea ever since meeting a couple who were using a Yakima trailer (basically a frame for their rack system) to haul a heavy Clipper TSL1 behind their Subaru. It was balanced well enough to eliminate the need for backing it up - instead, unhooking it and rolling it...

Welcome to the forum, John. How cool is it to have such a nice locally built canoe?!

Yeah, I told that fib too. We have understanding wives. ;)