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I don't own bags, although I do build floatation chambers into my strippers (even though they would float swamped without them). I might consider bags if I were to start tackling C3+ on a regular basis but that would limit space for gear which is far more important to me. Instead, I'll portage...

Al, not sure that you want a second opinion but I made that drive earlier this Fall and it's totally worth it IMO. I carry an inReach, I downloaded maps for the area before I left and had no problem navigating. Only thing I would do differently is take stuff for a couple of days. There are...

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Welcome to the site, Kirk. Always nice to see another builder in the fold and I'll look forward to following along if you decide to start a build thread.

Is that measuring front-to-rear on the roof or side-to-side?

Looks awesome! As you mentioned, the s-glass does not wet out as clear as the e-glass but the durability makes up for it IMO. Like Jim, I really doubt you'll even see the difference once it's all done. (and certainly no one else will notice it) Now the crappy part: sanding the inside.

It was OK. The Raven that I built last year is just better

I've seen him on Instagram with a book-signing table set up across from Kevin Callan so I know he does them. (I think that one was at Freezing Woman in Algonquin a few weeks ago) I looked on his website and he doesn't have a schedule posted.

First 3 days without a tent... I know that feeling. Seems like, even then, he's sure seeing lots of people.

The only tandem that I've ever paddled solo from the bow seat was the blue Sawyer that I took to the BWCA 4 years ago. Before I left, I removed the bow bucket, drilled the supports and reinstalled the seat facing the stern. I can switch it back in about 10 minutes if I need to. (Probably...

I wouldn't lose any sleep over something like that. "Old ways are the best ways" and disrespecting someone's wife or kids falls into the FAFO category as far as I'm concerned.

Don't forget that you can add a hitch to just about anything & move the rear support beyond the rear bumper. I did that on my 08 Fusion and it works really well.

He sent word to John Neptune to be ready to go in 2 days... Honestly, I need friends like that: "Dude, I got a gig to go camping for a month or more, so pack your stuff; we leave the day after tomorrow" Really enjoying the TR so far.

I've never had a brand preference & have never bought anything new. I buy whatever is cheap and run them until they're not even worth anything at the salvage yards except whatever scrap is selling for. That said, my parents recently bought a 1.5L Escape and I'm pretty impressed. I mean, it's...

Both of my Sawyers & my We-no-nah have buckets & they're ok but I really like one I built for my Raven. Contoured from gunwale to gunwale and dished lower on the front, it's comfortable to sit on and heels the boat automatically as I slide to the rail. I prefer to stay on one side for an...

It might be how you're making the adjustments when you change the height of the bits. Because there's a certain amount of slop in any adjustable setting, you can't just unlock the fixture & sneak it up or down a few thousandths. Make a mark or carefully note the depth, move the adjustment well...

I'm not sure what the issue is... I've been building with 3/16 inch strips and cutting the bead & cove with 1/4 inch bits. I just make sure that the strip is centered in the bit & then be careful with the cove edges (because they go all the way to paper thin). Granted, maybe I'm doing it...

Seems like as good a reason as any to build another. :)

I wouldn't see why not. Within the Superior NF & outside the BWCA shouldn't be an issue for the night (or week) prior to your entry permit date. Interestingly, the NF says you're not allowed to leave the camping stuff unattended for more than 24 hours (so you could base camp & venture...

$435 puts it back in my price range... was that per person or is it just a really short hop? If per person, how many people? (I go solo so...)