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  1. JAWS

    paddled new girl friend- Shelia

    good eye, wenonah doubled the gunnel at the cockpit where they tend to crack then tapered. lucky no cracks in wood stained dark to pop next to Kevlar. Story so far Gene designed this for a Racer in CA. (Shelia) she did so well, wenonah produced for light 120lb female racers - J 120. model # on...
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    paddled new girl friend- Shelia

    22.5 lbs 15 ' long ribed with foam core, no rocker, handles like a kayak such a tight fit just lean- turns nice. I am 160 trim seat to back wings still above water line, no problem with stability
  3. JAWS

    paddled new girl friend- Shelia

    and she is fine, slim, light, sleek, and built for speed. was worn out and put up wet, after deep massaging Shelia is strong and tight ready to go the distance. anyone had her, seen her model (J 120) or paddled her before. just 16 at the gunnels have to enter her one cheek at a time. can't find...
  4. JAWS

    Blackhawk Shadow solo canoe

    Joker you are spot on, had a nighthawk 2 with hung seat, at 160 was overloaded and plowed. looks like you have a proem wondering your thoughts, I think Iam the only one in TX with one.
  5. JAWS

    magic seat height?

    Thank you so much for the short drops in this order, Jim, Mike, Doug, Jim for passing them along to there righteous home in my Magic. cheers, JAWS
  6. JAWS

    magic seat height?

    I will be glad to cover any expense of shipping
  7. JAWS

    magic seat height?

    I could use the short ones in my magic put it back to orig, thats what started this post.
  8. JAWS

    Carbon/Kevlar build

    Iam learning alot- thanks, I know its your design, looking like SRT 15', bow 21, c 14, s 18, width 28.5, rail 26 what are your specs
  9. JAWS

    Free beavertail paddle plans

    is there a measurement to determine the weight balance of a paddle so its not too heavy from ether blade or grip?
  10. JAWS

    WTB solo tripper in Texas

    yea I will be patient, I dont have the expertise you guys have so dont post up much but read all yours and feel like I know you and the boats you own, last year I didnt know who Curtis was or where Swift boats were made, and now know why they named that canoe Magic. I have the highest regard for...
  11. JAWS

    WTB solo tripper in Texas

    thanks Alan, but I may have to do some repairs and get it rigged and tested way before trip.
  12. JAWS

    WTB solo tripper in Texas

    you guys have all the good canoes, there is nothing here, but maybe somebody knows somebody that has a brother in law. solo tripping is all but dead here, trying to get it going again, up to 4 friends now with solos but they have to be bribed with good beer. planning a trip to BW, MN. I have...
  13. JAWS

    magic seat height?

    No Title well now with the seat raised my long legs and knees rest on the sharp cold metal gunnels, so I took some scrap ash stained and glued it to the inside gunnel. Now have the the feel of wood -comfy
  14. JAWS

    magic seat height?

    No Title back to orig. post, raised the magic seat up a bit, now I can get my feet under the seat and sitting position is still stable, front drop 2" rear 1 5/8" homemade of course thanks to all of you for your suggestions. JAWS
  15. JAWS

    magic seat height?

    thanks Charlie, hey I just bought a flashfire, I know nothing of free style but the boat seems to fit me just right, 6'3 160lbs, will try it on white water if I can avoid the mean TX rocks, wont hurt to learn some freestyle strokes, I know your the freestyle king, wondered who had the rights to...
  16. JAWS

    magic seat height?

    No Title Charlie was that in the mid 90s, do you remember the size of the drops? Northstar offers kneeling drops but does not list the measurements. Thanks to you for your input and all you have done for the sport of canoeing pic of Magic in question
  17. JAWS

    magic seat height?

    I think Bell called it Dynamic, there's not much info on web
  18. JAWS

    magic seat height?

    No Title thanks Alan, dog is great company on long solo trips- no wining, I will not glue or drill alter this magic, it does not have a scratch. my legs are long and can use thwart for foot brace my most comfortable canoe is a 86 Wabash valley by Bell with a slider and foot brace, no room for...
  19. JAWS

    magic seat height?

    Iam sitting most of the time, boat is very stable for me, times i get in big chop and wind and sometimes bring big lab dog so occasional kneel is a must, size 11 with flex booties 6'3 long legs, 160lbs, good to know what works for you, so much thanks
  20. JAWS

    SOLD Solo 14' cedar strip canoe must sell 1200.00

    this boat is spot on in design, function, and craftsmanship, located in Dallas TX info, pics and contact at http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/boa/5613337549.html
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