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I had similar questions for Bill about what would fit my needs best for tripping. He said their carbon layups have come a long way and the difference in toughness to their Kevlar fusion is negligible. That surprised me. I went with carbon, but I have no intentions running it down rocky rivers or...

I purchased a Swift recently and spoke to Bill a couple times. It was my understanding that the new optional epoxy resin will make which ever material you choose significantly more durable. I would give them a call for more info. Bob

Oof that’s a hike for me considering I would have a less than ideal means to transport it. That’s a generous offer. I’m sure someone will take you up on it. If you have no takers and you need it gone, let me know and I will figure something out. Cutting it up would be heartbreaking! Bob

Where in MA? What size outboard would work well for this? Asking for a friend… This would be tough to hide from the wife. Bob

Jim, I always liked that set up of yours. Very clever. I do have to ask, why is your fishing reel in a zip lock bag? Bob

I have the same set-up on my new Keewaydin, and it appears to be robust. I would wager to say it received some abuse from the previous owner. Bob

I have a Katahdin. Similar lines and dimensions I believe. It paddles about as fast sideways as forward, but it is very stable if that’s what you are after. I was planning on selling it (cheap) this spring. Bob

Got out yesterday with the new canoe. Thanks to Tsuga8 for finding open water and Simuliumvenustum for the input on the Keewaydin 16 Combi. It paddled beautifully. Bob

I have too, but I don’t think they have green. I could be wrong. Bob

I would call Jamestown distributors and speak with a tech. I have matched gel coats with their pigments before and it has worked well for patching purposes. If it isn’t a large fix, I personally would not paint it. Bob

I always enjoyed watching this character. Bob

They look great! Really beautiful. I’ve always had luck stabilizing knots with super glue. A well know furniture maker suggested it and I’ve never had an issue. Probably very similar to what you used. You can even hit it with activator spray to speed things up. Bob

That’s a dandy! Nice find. Bob

I’ve taken a 18.5’ TW Special with two guys and a week’s worth of food/gear and wished we had more freeboard in bigger water. We “pack light” also. 20’ sounds like a much safer and enjoyable ride with three in my opinion. Bob

I have been there too. Great store. Bob

Good to hear. I used Titebond 3 on my 50 Pounder with no issues, but I know the usual is thickened epoxy. Much easier to not worry about the epoxy kicking too soon and either wasting some or noticing an alignment issue too late. I hope to get back after it this weekend. Bob

I use a belt sander to scarf the rib ends as well. I have seen folks use a chisel with success, but I don’t think I could get a steep enough angle safely. I will plane the tapers by hand. I enjoy hand tools when practical. What is your preferred glue for rib ends? Bob

A bit more work today. Both stem ends needed replaced and I made some reference marks with measurements to find my new rib tops and inwale locations when they are replaced. Bob

Ha yes- I’m glad it isn’t close. East Coast also. It will be stunning when it’s done I’m sure. Bob

Where are you located? Bob