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Oh, gosh, I did the same thing a few years ago. Went into the cemetary across the street to see the Council Oak and found the Kankakee out in the farm fields. I have George Baker's book downloaded but I didn't know about the PBS doc. Thanks for posting this. Such a historic portage route!

Looking for a OT Camper 15 Royalex... to buy or will trade with Camper 16' I own.

I have a Acropolis 4 - sounds very similar to yours - almost 5' high, symmetrical set-up & hugh vestibules. Wouldn't be a bad tent to bring canoe camping but I'm using it mostly for car camping. Very good construction. A 3 season tent that I got so I could give other tents a break and between...

Sold.

Oh my, thank you so much for all the input, links and back and forth discussion. This has been most helpful. I wish I could serve you each a glass of scotch, around a campfire, at the end of a fine day of paddling during sunset. Cheers and thanks much:)

Glenn, this is the Wenonah Prospector 16’. I never plan on doing more than about Class II rapids solo. But, I am doing class II+ tandem in this boat. I think I should have a float bag or two. I like your idea on not even putting in lacing, given that I’m not doing more difficult rapids. My...

So, I know next to nothing about any of the hardware that's been mentioned by all of these fine and knowledgable folks, including cable clamps. But, thank you very much Google, I have been searching for images of all of these things. Your photo clearly shows how a cable clamp is attached, under...

I’m preparing to drill four 3/16” holes in pairs, 3/4” apart, spaced out very 9 inches down the side of Kevlar wenonah. I’m using paracord for the loops through those holes. I’m using the loops for tie downs for a float bag. I will also have a couple of d-rings in the bottom of the boat as...

Old Town Penobscot, 17’, royalex, in good condition. Ash yoke and thwarts replaced. Lining holes in bow and stern. Twin Mountain, NH

Thanks everyone for your thoughtful comments, suggestions and advice!

Would love to hear from you experienced owners what you think a fair asking price would be for a 17’ ABS Old Town Penobscot canoe in good condition.

I have a pack boat that I have used on a couple of extended wilderness trips and I treat it like I would my Kevlar canoes when it come to loading/unloading - floating in the water. I also step into it, holding on to the gunnels. Those boats are very stable and strong. Of course, I’m only 115 lbs...

The gorilla tape is what the "experienced" paddler used to tape our paddles together. I didn't put it on there!

yellowcanoe - I have yards of 100% cotton, some of which I'm making into paddle bags for my friend and I. I love my sewing machine:) The bag can be easily stowed away for the return trip home.

I let a very “experienced” paddler put gorilla tape on my paddles when a bundle was created with our group’s paddles to carry on a plane. Today, I’m going to sand my paddles and try to repair he damage that was done - including ripping a layer of wood off when the tape was removed. Moral of this...

DaveO, I don’t like the sit and switch splash, so a front cover would be super. I bet I wouldn’t use the center tunnel skirt part often but I rather get a a skirt now rather than wait a few years, uncomfortable and dealing with drip, waves and wind, and wishing I had it.

Mike Crea, I’ve heard nothing but praise about Dan Cooke and CCS. I know two paddlers that have DIY spray skirts based on his designs and copied from a book by Cliff Jacobson. The snaps are tricky and I plan to check if they know about wetting the nylon before snapping. I have a Pakboat and it...

Yellowcanoe - good point about how rugged the Northwater is. I would most likely not be on a true wilderness trip with my Northstar solo. I feel Velcro is better than snaps.

All the things you mentioned that went wrong I had imagined. And not fixable in the field. Lacing seems the only good solution when compared to snaps and Velcro.

Oh my, Mike Crea! Thank you for sharing. I’ll keep ya posted.