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My next step was outfitting a spray cover. I settled on a North Water: https://northwater.com/products/canoe-spray-deck I selected the...

The very first time I paddled it, I couldn't stay put on the plastic seats and my butt was scooting all over the place. I ordered some...

I have a large CGear sand mat that I thought I might use at the beach, but never do. If I were setting up a basecamp on a sandy beach...

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...

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

2011 Swift Keewaydin 15. Guide Fusion. Interior gelcoat. Ash/cherry trim. Ordered without decals. 40 pounds. Nearly perfect with only...

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...

I'll second that. I especially like the Ash inners & Cherry outers... Sharp looking all the way around.

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