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Very cool. Pics are great.

Anyone installed kayak style footbraces on a canoe? The crossbar type won’t work for the new boat.

What’s your winter projects? Besides the perpetual getting in shape fallacy, I’m outfitting a new canoe, and hopefully testing some load configurations I guess my biggest project will be helping Bogan recover from ACL surgery. It’s a pretty nasty deal where they saw off the top of the tibia...

The problem is trying it pre-trip. It will require math, and several water jugs but I’ve got a few months to prepare. It makes perfect sense that I’ld gain volume. Do you remain in the stern crossing big water? I’ll be paddling an Esquif Prospecteur 15 in T-Formex. Black Friday was too much...

Ecolodge. I might look at a mid-February trip for a little snowshoeing. Haven’t seen him in the states in recent memory. He’s a good writer. I’ve got a few of his books. His Manitoba book is the best river guidebook I’ve seen. The fictionalized book Dance of the Deadmen is a great read.

I can see how it would be easier to trim. No problems with wind? Do you stap the load on top of the bow seat? That could expand the load capability, I think. I’m trying to imagine it with my pup in there and 3 large packs. If you have a photo of your canoe loaded that would be awesome.

Do you consider floatation bags necessary for tripping? Under what circumstances, canoe configurations? Do you tie down your packs in CI situations? Rely on packs for floatation?

How far forward did you move the seat, and does the yoke hit your knees getting in/out?

Does anyone remove the stern seat on a tandem to use as a solo and expand capacity?

Well thanks for the help. I just bought a 2025 RAV4 XLE for Linda. Will mount a 70” Yakima rack on it for shuttling. We can take either 2 canoes or a canoe and her Yak. Should be easier to load. This will open up river tripping here again. Outfitters around here stopped shuttling a few...

My only two currently: Northstar Northwind Solo 15’6” UL Kevlar, and a Swift Prospector 14’ “Expedition” Kevlar. HOWEVER! I’ve got my eye on an Esquif Prospecteur 15 or 16 in T-Formex for remote river tripping. I’m leaning toward the shorter boat for solo maneuverability and weight, but...

Wife drove the RAV4 today. Factory rail spread was 30”, best so far.

Inside spread on my explorer is 36.5”. Outside spread is 42.5”. Very secure with 2 canoes on the highway. Towers are mounted to factory holes.

Neo, What’s the spread of those 2017 crossbars? The rails we saw had holes for the factory crossbars about 26” apart. The inside was smooth, so I don’t see how an aftermarket tower would clamp on. The wife loved the CRV but that aspect ruins it for me. Two canoes 70” crossbars need a tad...

The 2026 model Subarus are much more expensive than necessary, and we haven’t found any 2025s except Crosstreks. I’m not a fan of FOBs either. My Explorer’s FOB needs a battery every year or so. Keys don’t need no stinking battery.

Looking to replace my bride’s Outback for Xmas. She likes the Honda CRV, but I hate the factory roof rail for attaching a canoe rack, and the financing is not attractive. I looked at the Ford Escspe, but can’t get comfortable with a puny 1.5L engine. Year end terms and price is much better...

Getting severely polluted water in my mouth or eyes. I’d love to get back to worriying about big windy wild lakes.

Where can one find “Beyond The End of the Road: A Winter of Contentment North of the Arctic Circle?”

My favorite store in the world.🙁 if I was 40 I’d buy it myself. I love Madison and the rivers of Wisconsin are good paddling.

I think Daren is selling the company now, so it will remain open, yay!