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  1. Gamma1214

    Photos of Portage / Canoe Carry Signs

    It's merely speculation without calling to ask (which I'm not going to do) but it sounds to me like he may have had bad experiences with people in his gardens & otherwise using his property without permission. What's unfortunate is that he needed to post such a sign in the first place and...
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    Spring greetings from Connecticut

    Welcome Paul. Lots of good folks and tons of great information. Enjoy and share your experiences as you're able.
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    Mad River crack Repair Who’s gonna

    Welcome to the forum. I've not tried to repair any cold cracks myself but wish you the best of luck with the project.
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    Do you roll, fold or stuff your tent?

    Like Sliding Focus, I stuff the sleeping bag (and anything else that goes in compression sacks) but fold tents (& anything that is not carried in compressions sacks).
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    Hello from Connecticut

    Welcome. A bushcrafter should fit right in. Just mention "old ways are the best ways" often and avoid mention of double blades whenever possible.
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    Hello From Colorado

    Welcome. I doubt there's a "paddle access only" lake within 400 miles of me but I paddle where I can and road trip when I'm able. Looks like you've chosen an interesting place for your trip and I'll look forward to the potential trip report.
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    Stemless build

    Yes. As above said, use the stem form (I cut it to the outer edge of the inner stem line) and rasp, sand or otherwise taper it until the strips land (roughly) flat on it. If you start a thread for your build, we'll likely all follow along and can answer specific questions as you go along...
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    Budget Stripper or Wood/Canvas Builds: How to Save Costs

    OK; Although I'm just starting my second stripper build, I'll attempt to address the above concerns. Cost: I'm not flush with cash (I drive a '94 Ranger because I hate car payments not because I like fixing the stupid thing) but stripper builds don't have to be expensive. I'm building with...
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    Lewis and Clark dugout canoe display

    Dugout dragability would have to be pretty high... I think we missed those in the other thread.
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    Luxury items you take canoe (or winter) camping

    I've had a Silky Katanaboy 650 on my radar for quite a while now; I just can't quite make myself pull the trigger... (PS: I love that the description says "perfect for the guy that you don't trust with a chainsaw.") :cool:
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    A Raven from Scratch

    Oh, one more thing for any who might be interested... While cutting the forms, I did a comparison and it became clear just how much more volume this boat will have than my Freedom. Shown is the widest form (#8) of the Raven vs the widest (#9) of the Freedom. I may regret all of that extra...
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    A Raven from Scratch

    Since the last posting, I've stolen a few hours here & there to prep for the build and thought I'd update: I took about 5 hours last weekend transferring the lines to the plywood, cutting out the forms slightly wide of the lines & then sanding to true them. As you can (maybe) see in the...
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    FRENCH RIVER 2022: Lake Nipissing to Georgian Bay

    Great TR & I enjoyed the videos also. Thanks for taking the time to share.
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    "Drag-ability" of hull material over rocks in river beds and on portages

    That's some rather serious dragging considering that there's nothing paddle-able in the background either. Honestly, I don't baby my boats and, for that reason, I like the strippers (any scratch that does not reach cloth doesn't get repaired) but I'd be carrying over that mess. I can attest to...
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    Where have all the whitewater canoes gone?

    I went the other way... I started paddling whitewater in high school; first in a 4 person raft and then in kayaks. I ran a High Adventure program for the local Scout council which led to guiding on the Yough and some Spring work on the Cheat in WV. Great runs for an adrenaline-filled youngster...
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    A Raven for Christmas

    Awesome. My daughter drew a stylized trillium for the hull of my 1st build. It was drawn and shaded in pencil then glassed over. It was really cool when, coming off the Steel River, one of the 4 guys I met fishing recognized it as a trillium & commented on it. I'll trace it onto any I build...
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    Video, of a guy tipping a canoe over in the middle of a Minnesota Lake

    The cartoon Alan's kids were watching is Phineas & Ferb. You can safely Google that instead. (actually not bad IMO)
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    FRENCH RIVER 2022: Lake Nipissing to Georgian Bay

    Awesome start; I'm looking forward to the rest!
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    A Raven for Christmas

    Looks awesome Roy (and, see, you beat me easily). What's the design on the floor in the oval?
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    Video, of a guy tipping a canoe over in the middle of a Minnesota Lake

    "Phineas, I know what we're gonna do today... " (been awhile since I've heard those words... good times)
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