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Just finished the video (that frosentripper referenced) and kudos to them for not manufacturing drama for the camera as I bet there were many more tense moments than what appeared. Very well done and sweet! I aspire to be Canadian... Considering myself somewhat of a minimalist in the woods I...

I hope to watch that video tonight to see how a potential trip sits in my gut. Superior sure does beckon. Kind of like a mythical Siren...alluring with an alterior motive involving freakish death. That whole Duluth North Shore environment is amazingly dynamic. A real outdoor playground. Where...

Thanks yellowcanoe for your thoughts. I called the park system to send me hard copies of the 4 maps and sometimes pull them out for brief moments however anxiety takes over so shove them back into the envelope and then into the bottom drawer. Just getting through the Duluth/Superior harbor is...

Anybody done this? Any last parting words as I contemplate this for next summer? 150 miles...zero portages...really big water. I lived in Duluth for a spell and have spent many vacations up there however have a hard time visualising any craft smaller than the SS Edmund Fitsgerald on ole Gitche...

Welcome Patrick. Sounds like you have pleanty of experience to contribute to the richness of this forum!

Thanks on my Mom's behalf for the b-day wish. Agreed...lofty reincarnation aspirations for her being Lutheran and all. Also, nice tip with the fuel can as I typically store my 2-stroke oil and bar lube either in the corregations of the pickup bed or upholstery of my SUV.

Yeah I know this one is sappy but my Mom's birthday is next week and her plan is to be reincarnated as a sunfish. Not certain what that has to do with tripping but the photo has a canoe in the lower right corner. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MiMi!!

Still have not figured out the selective quoting feature so to clarify my initial comment on "greatest generation" it could've been insulting as I'm off a generation there. Good thing we all have canoes to re-set our soul's clock. Or better yet, unravel time all together...

I toast a glass of lakewater to those of the greatest generation...SKOL

I agree the shape certainly looks Core Craft-ish but also believe all the CCs I've ever seen have the elongated diamond shape molded into the sides so I too am uncertain. No doubt designs changed over the decades. Here is an excerpt I found online concerning their all-fiberglass build... By the...

Welcome OBryan :) I'm think'n it's a Core Craft out of Bemidji which means fiberglass. I'm not certain the used market for canoe accessories (paddles, jackets) in Utah so don't have any suggestions there. As far as number of people your canoe will float in The Great Salt Lake, I'm guessing...

I'm think'n Core Craft out of Bemidji MN.

Guess we'll never know as CL ad was removed between last night and now. Hopefully someone here scored a nice deal. Thanks goonstroke.

"Bueller...Bueller..." Gen-Xers get this. I may go look tomorrow. If anyone knows anything specific I should photo or measure, lemeknow. Thanx. Definitely not a sweet solo but I have this kind of coin in the cookie jar. Might make a nice boat for my folk's cabin.

Youdaman stripperguy! I'm workin towards your system. ;)

Thanks Mike. This is what I was after to further gain understanding of "good" boats. Won't buy this one listed on C.L. but will keep eyes open for a cheaper one. Found this on C.L. as well https://stcloud.craigslist.org/boa/d/saint-cloud-wenonah-16-fiberglass-canoe/6975183066.html And this...

Thanks. Definitely the best of times. Out of curiosity are you in the market for one or do you have one already?

I'm getting hints from my son (18) he wants to lead the next trip. Meaning no adults. Definitely bittersweet for me but I trust him. Heck...When I was 14 the adults sent us "cousins" off into the woods on 3-wheelers with each our own 20-ga (from gramps) and enough lead shot to pollute all of MN...

Thanks Mike. 6 months ago I was actively looking for a solo however spent my "fun money" on packs, seats, yoke pads, etc. Doesn't mean I've stopped window shopping however. Just torn as to what to do as my son is excited to go with a buddy next year and not so certain they should take my boat...

OK you got me DuctTape...boiled fish chunks in our meals is not as satisfying as fried fillets as I thought to convince myself. I'll try the pine duff next trip. Thanks much for helping along the reality check. Micah