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In 2019 I bought a small Aliner Scout because I needed something light enough to tow with my Subaru Forester. It had no plumbing or gas...

For those of you who build strippers, a (sort of) neighbor of mine here in southeast PA who primarily restored wood/canvas canoes is...

I grew up just outside a small village in the middle of farm country. I married the girl who lived way across the fields, so not quite...

Take a look at Aliner, they make the Ascape ST that doesn’t need to be popped up. Their pop ups are very nice though.

I think most boats will have some level in handling difficulty in a stiff headwind. Something with low freeboard would be best. Even in...

Is it a tandem or solo ?

See those white spots on the gunnels, that sure looks like the canoe was used in salt water and the brass screws reacted to the salt...

I like the idea of a small camper like that until I start looking at prices. That cools my excitement rather quickly.

That's it! I've also got a kayak paddle with me… and if I have to, I'll turn around in my seat, grab my kayak paddle, and fight my way...

@Cruiser My spare paddle is a 240-260cm adjustable Shuna. It is the same shape paddle as my lighter fixed length Cyprus. I do notice I...

Seat placement looks good ! Plenty of freeboard too. In my solos, even ones with a little Asymetry, 6" aft of center, works for me...

Your boat looks amazing, I love how it turned out and I am also very stoked to see some paddling photos. That's a canoe with some good...

Looks Awesome ! I see you posted that your seat is 29.9cm (about 12"), aft of center. Are you planning to paddle with a dog, or extra...

Product name "CHIPWA"

And like all IKEA products assembly will almost be intuitive, the instructions perplexing. Put on some soft music, a pot of chamomile...