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Clarification...Some of the photos show just black rub marks which have already been removed so don't need any help on that front.

If all went well in constructing this post, along with the attached photos there should also be a link to a prior conversation on this old MR Sunrunner. In case anyone is interested. Along with re-caning the seats, I am contemplating a bit of repair to the hull exterior as I go over it removing...

I see your point on visibility. Having go-to tools stuck away in black boxes is less than efficient. 3/8" thermal-shaped acrylic for the next revision?? Kidding. Love the suggestion on ropes & notches. With the rest of this project taking shape the 2x4 uprights are looking marginal at best. Come...

In looking at the Sling Thing early this morning the hidden function of the repurposed box bases became shockingly apparent. Kind of like when the sternman catches a wave tip with a tired forward stroke and showers cold water on your sunburned back. Serendipitously, the boxes are in fact...wait...

Thanks so much Jim! Recognized your name from a prior topic so had to look back at put the pieces together. As for the suggestion on building a boat myself...I know my limitations in that patience is not my strong suit. An endeavor like that may not be the best fit. Baby steps for me right now...

Great site & wonderful people willing to share and help. Thanksomuch. In short I'm currently in an obsessive mode with canoe tripping still riding high from a 9-day with my 17 yr old this past August. Plan to continue utilizing this forum for technical input on boats and hopefully share anything...

Definitely Duluth. Back then it was the only pack any of us were aware of and pretty much all we saw. Beautiful, solid packs that last forever. Use em till the leather cinches are stretched out enough to convolve the entire bag. Well...maybe that is an embellishment. When they come up for sale...

Woodland Caribou: Day #1, Portage #1 Note the enthusiasm. It's all downhill from here... Thanks my friend for the glamour shot and letting the rest of the forum privately chuckle at your expense. He He He ;)

My balance has always been horrible so bumble around quite a bit. Have a great video of my brother (blessed w/balance & more practice) where he magically steps from invisible slippery rock to invisible slippery rock into the water & effortlessly unloads the boat. Burdened with the food pack as...

This photo is of my brother taken somewhere in Ontario's Turtle River Provincial Park. I remember waking up that morning finding moose tracks in far too close proximity to the tent however we both slept sound through night #1 having half a jag from sharing a pint of something most likely cheap...

Your beautiful video makes me really want to go to work tomorrow...Super impressed at how you shoulder your canoe with pack on. Strength+Balance+Practice. Very nice. Peace

Every time I see a Workmate it reminds me of the hours spent in the late 70's painting Matchbox & HotWheels cars down in the basement of my childhood home on one of these things. Wish I had some of those back before I destroyed them with layers of metallic colors as some are now worth a small...

Definitely works of art up there in the photos. Heck, I didn't even sand the 2x4s after I cut them as going more for the improvisational aesthetic. Can imagine directors chairs working perfectly.

Finally putting this one to rest. Pulled off the rear passenger section of trim and nothing but a bare, straight/perpendicular walled slot. Trim was attached by double-sided foam tape. Thanks to all of you that have made suggestions and shared frustration. Think I'm going to solve this one with...

Sometimes the simplest designs are the best and your solution appears to be just that. But....Why are talking 2x4s and plywood when your boats are staring at me? Stunning! I have not searched around the forum too much yet but imagine those are your builds? I'll check back tomorrow morning for...

OK, I have no idea what these types of things are called for people in-the-know, nor have I searched for best practices with them so certain there are all sorts of far more ingenious designs than this frankenstein. However, in about an hour I had this pieced together and imagine it would support...

The Astro is a MK-3 package which is a conversion as I understand in reading the literature. The visor does look nice but I have taken it off at times being it seems to generate a bit of drag/noise when the wind is just so. Poor gas mileage the way it is with AWD. Yes, curtains in the rear but...

All that I had time for this weekend was to snap these photos of my "stupid" van which I honestly am quite fond of. It is my low budget, slightly unusual, hotrod. Kind of like my Sunrunner which will look oh so sweet when perched on top. Admittedly aesthetics make no difference in the world of...

Thanks everyone. Lots to digest and I need to do a bit more investigation before I respond to any of the helpful suggestions. Here in MN we went from 90's to 20's in the course of about 2 weeks so winter prep has been a bit frantic. Hope to share more this evening. I'll snap a couple photos of...

Whoops...The universal photo on the right would work for the front but not the back as only a sliding door on the one side. I'm getting lost in all the details.