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I don't know if this is the correct place for this... Has anyone thought of or attempted to use the strip building process on anything other than a boat? I have a 1975 Jeep J20 and would like a cap for it. The old J series pick ups beds are narrower at the top than was standard at the time...

I may be looking for the Holy Grail, but... Im a hammock guy, and have been going back some time. When I car camp with the springbar tent, its a cot and pad. But my son has just become a Boy Scout, and I will be accompanying him on a number of trips where the two above will not be options...

Can anyone foresee any issues with strip building a truck cap? My baby (1975 Jeep J20) is done and on the road, but it needs a cap. The bed is narrower than standard, so the run of the mill 8' cap won't fit, and finding an old Jeep one is like finding leprechaun gold. I could have one custom...

I'm looking to build a new solo, mainly for 3-5 day trips in the Adirondacks. I love the design of the Osprey/Kite but... I'm 6'7" and 300#'s, 340-360 with gear. I don't think the Osprey/Kite has the volume. What is the opinion on lengthening it to 16' to handle my size/weight?

I'm looking for the direction of all our w/c experts here. I have a 1922 OT Charles River that was restored about 10 years ago (before I owned it). They did a great job, but installed a "lake keel" as spesified on the original build sheet. Two questions: 1. Is it a no no to remove it if it...

I'm getting ready to begin my third build. The previous two builds were stapleless (using different methods), but both boats were "traditional" designs. One was an EM White the other a prospector. Neither on has any tumblehome. I'm getting ready to build a modern asym solo hull with quite a...

I'm admitting I'm a gearaholic. I like gear, all gear! I like playing with it, I like trying new things. I'm constantly tweaking little things hear and there. Here is my current set up for solo tripping (although it doesn't change much when I'm with someone). Most of my canoeing is local...

I'm always looking for new ideas! I want your favorite, reasonably light weight, extreamly tasty, camp dinner. I have a bunch of cookbooks, and a lot of time over a stove/campfire, and a good stable of recipes, but I always looking to add something new. I tend to like them best when there...

I picked it up last night! 1922, it went back to OT for restoration 6 years ago. Looks like new canvas, 12 ribs, maybe 25% of the planking, new oak keel (was ordered from the factory!). The rest looks original! I took it out today solo and tandem. I was surprised at the way it paddled, much...

I'm seeking any friendly advice, comments, or thoughts on an Old Town 17' Charles River. My experience with WC canoes is the OT Otca I inherited from my grandfather. It has just basically been maintaining and enjoying. I have the opportunity to purchase one that has been "factory restored" at...

Looking for a new to me Encounter in the ultra light lay-up. I'm in Rhode Island, I can make it to CT, MA, NH, VT pretty easily, I also go up north to the Adirndacks a couple of times each year. I'm also willing to arrange shipping for the right boat. Anybody out there with the big boy?

Hi all, my name is Curtis and I'm the caretaker of a children's camp on Wordens Pond in southern RI. I enjoy canoe tripping among a host of other things like fly fishing, woodworking, etc... In former lives I ran several outdoor retail stores in the mid west, was/am an Adirondack Voyagure and...