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When asked by a non paddler what is the difference between a canoe and a kayak, my simplistic standard answer is a canoe is a pickup truck and a kayak is a sports car. If asked by an accomplished paddler I would avoid any and all debate by answering "I don't know" and then go on with my life.

Back in the nineties Had a disco 169. Had a youngish family and it was our first canoe. When I got tired of lugging it around I bought a OT Camper canoe (royalex). Quite a bit lighter and wasn't a bad boat. Sort of a all around utility type canoe.

Hey Mem,,,,fish gotta swim, birds gotta fly. Some of us gotta be curmudgeonly. Unless I'm pushed into a corner I'm a live and let live curmudgeon. In my little world there are things that might look like a canoe to the average Joe that don't pass the muster. I'm speaking of those things that are...

Memaquay mentioned a boat patterned after the Chestnut Pal. I have both a Pal and a Bob's Special. The Pal is 16' x 34"and the Bob is 15' x 35". I solo trip in the Pal and it works great for me. I have tandem tripped a couple times in it as well. Its no pack horse. Think medium loads at most. I...

So far it's looking better this morning in eastern Iowa. I don't see the air quality warning on the weather page. Yesterday visibility was about 1 mile in places. On the humerus side, thanks to a past episode of covid, I haven't been able to smell the smoke. I guess I got that going for me...

Been like that in eastern Iowa for the last two days.

That was an epic thread. Too many laughs to count.

Hmmmmmm..... Mem, I got nothing.

I paddle a tandem from the bow seat and it works great for me. I am kind of an unorthodox Cretan and would receive no style points while paddling. That said when solo tripping (lakes) I adjust trim with gear. I have to do that anyway to compensate for wind direction. With a solo seat in the...

Home away from home.

There is no shortage of places in which one may catch a pike if one so desires. Just say'n.

That's a different dancing outfit than the Plaid Prancer Dancer one. Less shrinkage at ice out?

Any progress Mem?

Congrats on the new boat. What did it end up weighing?

Funny that I never considered naming my canoes, as I name my vehicles. My last motorcycle was Bucky The Thunder Horse, may he rest in peace. Unfortunately I was riding him when he went to the last round up. I guess my Nova Crafts already came with names, Bob and Pal.

My tripping has been shoulder seasons. On a trip I wear Chota Mukluks in canoe and on portage trails. In camp I wear moccasins. Summer day trips I wear Chaco sandals.

I bought one at Canoecopia years ago as an impulse purchase. I have never worn it yet. I always reach for my Filson hat.

Thanks Glenn for all you do.

Are you able to test paddle the dealers canoes?

Back to the topic. For those with a heart condition wondering if they should still venture out, be pro-active. Don't just go and hope for the best. If your Dr approves, start a rigorous exercise program near home where you have medical care near by if you need it. If you are concerned about...