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  1. Neophyte

    E-ZPass transponders with cartopped canoes

    I've noticed this with my SXM radio as well, guess it's not just me. We did not have that problem that I can recall when we just had plastic kayaks. I've gone through EZ pass with the stupid thing in the glove box, it always seems to work so I don't worry about it.
  2. Neophyte

    Poll: Glenn's 'last' canoe or at least in spring 26

    I don't think I've seen a Savage River in person, that looks beautiful. Thanks for the detailed pictures.
  3. Neophyte

    Canoe cover for epoxy canoe with no gelcoat?

    I don’t leave my canoe on my car so I’m content with just using the 303. But since you’re leaving it up there, I would get the cover that Tryin linked. Compared to the cost of the canoe it seems like a relatively inexpensive precaution. Do you take any other precautions leaving your canoe...
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    site member activity

    Robin one of the places I use the like button the most is on the build posts. I enjoy reading them but I have limited experience with the whole process so I have nothing to really add to the conversation. But a lot of work goes into those posts, so I feel like I should let them know that they're...
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    CanoeTripping.net real life rendezvous?

    Depending on the timing it might be difficult for me to pull off, but I would certainly be interested. It would also be a 5-6 hour drive for me, but it would be worth it.
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    site member activity

    As a relatively new member of this forum I can say that I have felt very welcomed by this community from the first post. This has encouraged me to participate and even take a crack at starting my own conversation. I've tried to return that by being sure to react and/or respond to other...
  7. Neophyte

    A Short Overnight in the St. Regis Area

    Thanks for the report, I'm glad you got out. I got a few good chuckles out of it for sure.
  8. Neophyte

    How to recruit new canoe paddlers?

    As someone who is currently going throw the transition from kayak to canoe with a single blade, my observation has been that single blade is more challenging to learn. With a double blade you can flail around and you’ll get there eventually, but there is still room to grow if you want to develop...
  9. Neophyte

    Alan's Bloodvein II Canoe Strip Build

    Probably wise to be specific around here. I expect a full build report on the baking.
  10. Neophyte

    Overnight Trips in ADK This Week?

    I’ve done Rollins Pond loop in mid September during the off season, which overlaps some with the Floodwood loop. Saw a few other paddlers but it was pretty quiet and the campsites looked pretty empty. Given your time constraints the ease of access is certainly a perk, and I don’t think you’ll be...
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    Alan's Bloodvein II Canoe Strip Build

    I don’t think we’re the intended audience for whatever those things are. But hey Gamma, at least the bar is set pretty low for a clear canoe.
  12. Neophyte

    Things to keep in mind on a test paddle

    You perhaps already know this, but since you didn't mention it specifically I would just point out that switching a Northstar from sitting to kneeling drops is an easy process. So if you end up liking the NW Solo but would prefer to kneel that wouldn't be a problem. I recently switched my solo...
  13. Neophyte

    Removing registration stickers without damaging the finish.

    I live in PA. I purchase the boat launch permit every year, I certainly don't mind supporting everything it gives me access to. But I refuse to put the sticker on my canoe for this exact reason. I've gotten stopped once at a boat launch and once I pulled out the permit they didn't give me any...
  14. Neophyte

    A New Seat for the Canoe

    I should give even more specific context. My wife is paddling an Eddyline Sitka ST, which is I guess considered a light touring kayak. It's 13'9" with a svelte 22.5" beam. So it's not a 16'+ sea kayak, but it does move. Perhaps that will make it easier to keep up with? Anyways, she has no...
  15. Neophyte

    A New Seat for the Canoe

    Thanks Glen. As I've learning more about hull shape over the past few years I've certainly come to the realization that the Trillium won't do everything I want to and I'll need another canoe at some point. But I'm keeping the Trillium regardless, there are some local rivers that it is still...
  16. Neophyte

    A New Seat for the Canoe

    I got out again. The weather was beautiful but they were calling for 10-15 mph winds. I was sitting on my back porch and there wasn’t even a hint of a breeze, so I talked everyone into joining me for a paddle. (I was lying to myself, I knew what would happen when we got to the lake.) Boy was it...
  17. Neophyte

    A New Seat for the Canoe

    It's all good, I just wanted to clarify. My response may have been more pedantic than I meant. I missed your incorrect paddle length, but when I was shopping for paddles I made sure to calculate the shaft length vs. overall length on all of them. (I made a spreadsheet, do you recall our shared...
  18. Neophyte

    Canoe Rack for Carport

    To add to snapper’s suggestion, my friend bought a pre made rack, it uses i-hooks and bungie cords to secure the boats into place.
  19. Neophyte

    A New Seat for the Canoe

    230 lbs! I'm gonna need a bigger ballast bag to get 80 lbs of water. I will definitely experiment more. I've found even 15-20 lbs makes a huge difference with the wind, I'm a sail without it. But you've encouraged me to try even more weight, thank you. Thanks! I would not classify my paddling...
  20. Neophyte

    A New Seat for the Canoe

    When I got my Trillium I ordered it with a pack seat. I was coming from kayaking and it seemed like a good idea at the time. And perhaps it was. But I never really loved it with a pack seat, so over this past winter I got a standard seat put in with seated drops. I’ve been waiting very...
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