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That's was me but also DaveO back when our usernames got twisted somehow. My setup cost a little bit for the burner but it works great and I do like the sleeve so I can do it right on the hull as the video shows. If anyone wants a try at this method let me know as I still have 1400+ feet of...

I would love to go back to Seboeis again. We camped on an island near the bottom of the lake back in 2000. I could do that!

I did something similar with a heat gun on a Roylex hull. A bit too much in one spot! It wasn't pretty and required some patching. No grinder injuries here, I suppose if I owned one I'd have bragging rights to share! Doug

Thank you Kim!

I'm bumping this cause after finally cleaning the hull I did find an identifying number. I have no idea what it means so am asking what others think.

Robin, Like all shops that we build the only one that see the "mistakes" is you! dang, that looks fantastic, job well done! If I could find pine at a low cost I would redo my entire inside walls of my shop! Love the look!

Pete, Years ago, maybe 2002, I went to Mitchells Paddles and bought 2 bent paddles. One was a single bend and the other was a double bent with Carbon Fiber blade. I never looked back and both are the only paddles I use now a days, actually for years. Class 1, 2, 3 and despite what people say...

Hi All, I have an important announcement to make concerning the site. For the last going on four years I have had the privilege of running this place, herding a bunch of mad but informed and gifted paddlers. Well, with the events of today things have changed for me and in a nutshell work is...

Low water, rocks, shade, shadows! Stuff happens! Deer Meadow River, Maine! Some days are better than others!

I recall you sharing a Bud with me on the Gunpowder years ago. Nope, not one drop violated your throat as you spewed it out like it was poison! To each their own taste I guess!

BF, No it wasn't just this site. I posted on another thread that it was a fault in VBulletin which my IT guy told me about. It had nothing to do with anything posted here. This stuff happens daily around the world in our now techno world we live in. I've been asked why this happens. No good...

recped and all. We are on a limited budget here and I think everyone knows that. I can't afford to keep our IT guy on a retainer and was lucky enough to find someone who is willing to work with me when stuff happens at a minutes call. You have no idea how much of a blessing this is and I have...

Hello All, It's been a long five days of withdrawal from our board. I came back from a long earned North Maine Woods retreat for a week to find on Sat morning we were hacked again. So much for the last two days of vacation. In a nutshell I contacted the IT guy who started working his magic which...

Hi All, I just got back from a week long vacation of paddling and sitting in camp kinda trip so I missed this whole thing. I have gotten feedback there is trouble for folks posting but after a long drive home and the such I will have to put off looking at what is up until the morning, my brain...

Beautiful pictures Al! As a sufferer of a bad back I know your pain but glad to see you got out! That is a lot of lily pads to get through! Thanks for sharing!

I ran into one canoe with the same problem but not as pronounced as your pictures show. I ended up using a belt sander and with gentle and careful attacks I got most off. I figured the new wood gunwales would fit well enough when done. I tried what others have mentioned but the sander was the...

Al, You gave all the warning signs from an experienced paddler to a novice. We as paddlers live and learn from our mistakes and trials. I know I have had my share of mishaps that cost me a boat and a very unpleasant evening in a tree. Like Waterdog said the inexperience of the newbies not...

Finally got a few pics, crappy ones, up of the Traveler. I'll get better ones in the fall when I get it in the shop. I have two MR Explorers to fix, total bright work rebuilds. It's good to have projects!

I have never owned a brand new hull and I am not a boat builder. I find or they find me beat to crap boats that are calling for a new life and spend time and yes money to bring them back to life. Many I have paddled and then sold or some gave to needing folks, others still live here. I love...