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  1. Boatman53

    East coast beaver attacks.

    Plus one on the whispering to the skunk before it is released from a hav-a-hart trap. Also cover the trap with an old towel. That worked for me when I caught one by accident. Jim
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    East coast beaver attacks.

    I read that the other day too and thought it very unusual. Jim
  3. Boatman53

    Driving with your canoe on the car all summer long

    Here is another one Benson. I went on a group paddle today, it was fun but we were the only ones in canoes, there was one strip built Bidarka and the other twenty boats were paddle boards or sit upon kayak abominations. We all had pizza after the paddle and I saw this when we were leaving. Good...
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. Boatman53

    Obsolete Stuff

    That’s a nice set. Jim
  7. Boatman53

    Cannibalism is Bad for Your Health

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

    Photo of the day

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

    Photo of the day

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

    Best canoe dog for wolf protection

    Here you go. But this is more likely. Jim
  11. 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
  12. Boatman53

    Hi from Maine.

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

    Photo of the day

    What fabulous trees. Jim
  14. Boatman53

    Accessories - wrong answers only

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

    NFCT - Forked Lake to Permanent Rapids

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

    NFCT - Forked Lake to Permanent Rapids

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

    Finally got a solo

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

    NFCT - Forked Lake to Permanent Rapids

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

    Solo on the Light Side

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

    How to make steep portages easy with a canoe pole

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