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Weldwood contact cement was often used to glue foam into boats. These days I see a number of spray-on contact cements are available...

Surfside Canal, Surfside Washington Took my grandson for a paddle

Thanks for that Pseudonym (y) I drilled an tapped the aluminum chunks then ordered a couple more slightly longer bolts. I then put...

Of course. That goes without saying. Those words get you far. I’m talking about the fun of chatting with people in a friendly way...

Surfside Canal, Surfside Washington Took my grandson for a paddle

Of course. That goes without saying. Those words get you far. I’m talking about the fun of chatting with people in a friendly way...

People who say « everyone » speaks English, never get out of major cities. This would be a much less enjoyable trip if I didn’t have...

After many iterations over many years, I finally realized it’s best not to glue in the foam. There are several reasons you may need to...

Surfside Canal, Surfside Washington Took my grandson for a paddle

Weldwood contact cement was often used to glue foam into boats. These days I see a number of spray-on contact cements are available...

If your discomfort is from your feet/ankles rubbing against the boat (friction) then another easy fix is to buy a rubber-backed bathroom...

Or I just wear wool socks. Or neoprene booties.

Good point, my whitewater days are over I think. I like still waters and smooth rivers

After many iterations over many years, I finally realized it’s best not to glue in the foam. There are several reasons you may need to...

After many iterations over many years, I finally realized it’s best not to glue in the foam. There are several reasons you may need to...