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  1. Boatman53

    Driving with your canoe on the car all summer long

    I saw a car with the canoe cross wise on the car, but that was only because they forgot to tie it down. Jim
  2. Boatman53

    Poll: Rudders

    My kayak had a rudder but it was a kayak. The only time a rudder is rally needed on a canoe is when you are sailing. That said I’ve sailed without a rudder by using trim or a paddle to act as a rudder if the water is too shallow. Jim
  3. Boatman53

    Obsolete Stuff

    That’s a nice set. Jim
  4. Boatman53

    Cannibalism is Bad for Your Health

    Maybe with a bit more garlic it would at least taste better. Jim
  5. Boatman53

    Photo of the day

    I am battling that nasty weed too. Good luck. Jim
  6. Boatman53

    Photo of the day

    What is that in the tree, a hatchet or a saw or? Jim
  7. Boatman53

    Best canoe dog for wolf protection

    Here you go. But this is more likely. Jim
  8. Boatman53

    Hello from Boston

    I’m late to this party, welcome to the campfire. I agree it does sound like a storage problem to me. Jim
  9. Boatman53

    Hi from Maine.

    Welcome to the campfire. Lots of experienced builders here and all willing to answer questions and offer advise. Jim
  10. Boatman53

    Photo of the day

    What fabulous trees. Jim
  11. Boatman53

    Accessories - wrong answers only

    Definitely double check the latch before hoisting over your head for a portage. Jim
  12. Boatman53

    NFCT - Forked Lake to Permanent Rapids

    Thanks Bill, tell him it looks like he did a splendid job from where I sit. Jim
  13. Boatman53

    NFCT - Forked Lake to Permanent Rapids

    That’s a nice looking guideboat. Do you know how long it is? Jim
  14. Boatman53

    Finally got a solo

    I think they help prevent lifting from the plastic cap. Jim
  15. Boatman53

    NFCT - Forked Lake to Permanent Rapids

    Thanks for the work Bill. Looking forward to your report. Jim
  16. Boatman53

    Solo on the Light Side

    Thanks again Brian for bringing us along. It looks beautiful. Jim
  17. Boatman53

    How to make steep portages easy with a canoe pole

    Humans are amazing problem solvers. It looks very well controlled. Jim
  18. Boatman53

    While in Ely...

    Here is an endorsement of Britton’s Cafe. My daughter ordered two pancakes for breakfast, her face says it all. Jim
  19. Boatman53

    Photo of the day

    I too love that red canoe and its reflection in the water makes the pic even more spectacular. Jim
  20. Boatman53

    While in Ely...

    If you are a fan of Sigurd Olsen there is a display at the ranger station outside of town and I believe his house is open as a museum but I’m not certain. And I agree with Snapper. There is also a folk craft school there but I didn’t have time to stop in. I had a great breakfast at Briton’s...
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