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Wow. Reality check: it's WAY past "Monday night" & I'm still not done. I have, however, been making some progress... Since last check-in, I've glued & screwed the inner gunwales (mixed up a small batch of epoxy, thickened it with sawdust [from the dreaded sanding of the inside], buttered...

Looks a little deeper than most but I'm not seeing a difference in "fuzzing" as it crosses the individual fibers (great close-up BTW) and the left-hand scratch, in particular, seems to bisect the high & low points of the horizontal fibers pretty well. I'd think you probably aren't into the...

I was just thinking that there should be.

I don't see any reason why it wouldn't work. Go for it & post process & finished project pics so that, the next time anyone wonders, "anybody ever do this?", they'll have their answer. (Think of yourself as a pioneer instead of a guinea pig... I find that helps sometimes.)

@Patrick Corry I've wondered about that set-up and I really like the idea... The biggest issue that's kept me from buying is the size. I'm so used to the roominess of a 3 man tent (I take it backpacking also) that I doubt I'd be comfortable in the tighter confines. Good to know that my...

Heck of an adventure and an ending (extraction) that I hope I never have to write. Glad that you had the support that you needed and all ended well. I agree w/ Alan (other thread) that it might be a great excuse to hire a helicopter for drop-off, grab your brother and finish it out while...

Or truly desperate to escape the known.

I forgot my tent on my, reintroduction to canoe tripping, BWCA trip a few years ago and wound up spending about 9 nights under a tarp with no netting. It worked really well but... 1) Bugs don't seem to like me and 2) It probably depends upon where / when you're going. Last summer in Ontario...

Yeah... sorry to hear that you're forced to hang it up but I hope that it is some comfort to know the equipment will still be used. My preferred tripping tent was purchased from another CT member when she no longer had use for it.

Sounds like the WPASCR might need to be the last stop before home in 2026. :)

Around here, most farm ponds have snapping turtles and some get large enough to start negatively impacting fish populations. The largest are often harvested like any other game in order to manage predator populations within those environments. It is even legal to sell the harvested turtles if...

Thanks for taking the time to write up a unique and enjoyable TR! Awesome way to combine some very different canoe experiences.

Looks like a pretty serene ride despite what the rapid looks like. Safe to assume higher-than-normal water levels and wise choice of lines?

I'll second that. I'd feel as bad about scratching that up as I did my Summersong.

Welcome. I wouldn't have passed it up at that price either. As for repairs: I'd G-flex the one hole that looks like it went through (near waterline, not the bullet hole at the sheer), repair the seats and replace the gunwales. I wouldn't get real excited about the rest of the cosmetics...

Glass (I'm assuming 6 oz e-glass?) should be fine for anything I'd be doing with it (I portage most class 3s) and I think you'll pick up a little impact resistance w/ glass (particularly on the inside). S-glass would, of course, be better but I wouldn't order it or the kevlar for that repair...

That's the beauty of (and why I'm looking forward to) being retired. Without any schedule constraints, who cares if it takes all day? I like the idea of being able to camp mid-portage if necessary. One of the routes that I've recently added to my bucket list may very well require that. (also...

Welcome. The boys certainly look excited. I hope you guys wear that one out and a few more before they are grown. (Trip Reports are always appreciated, especially as I probably won't make Kansas in the near future.)

Looks like a good find. Unless it was build prior to 1972, there should be a hull number (probably) stamped into the stern (rear) of the port (left) side. If you can find that, there are many here that can decipher it.