Northwest Passage Solo

[wysedav]

All shiny. Almost time to hit the water. I need to wait a week or so before I can get varnish on it. Ugh.

 

[wysedav]

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[wysedav]

Sorry about the random picture orientations.

This is definitely my worst glassine job. Lots of tiny bubbles. I think the glass was the culprit.

 

[Jim Dodd]

Explain to me just HOW you made that canoe float upside down, in mid air !!!

Like the contrast, but I really want to know how it paddles ! A complete Evaluation !
Maybe you better get a seat in it first !

If you aren't happy with this one, you can always make another !

Jim

 

[wysedav]

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Oops I forgot to show a picture of the seat. Here it is. Current weight is 32# even. It's killing me to not get it on the water. Soon I hope.

 

[stripperguy]

Wow!! That seat looks great.
In the time that I've just spent combing through this thread to see the weight, you updated your posts!!
32 lbs, really nice! I like the hull design too. We all do need that on water review, I'm particularly interested to see if it has objectionable stern hook.

So what was the seat, just nylon tape/strap material? The contrasting weave really makes it pop.

 

[dogbrain]

Wow! what a beautiful boat, and only 32lbs! I need to read back through this thread to see what you did to get the weight down that low. Good job.

 

[Sven]

Looks awesome!
I can't see those tiny bubbles you speak of from where I'm at.

 

[Alan Gage]

Wow, great looking hull and fantastic weight! I wouldn't have thought you could get that low with wood trim and seat. I just skimmed through the thread and the hull construction should be quite robust as well. Nice work.

Alan

 

[sailsman63]

She turned out sweet! I'm thinking I may steal that glass bracket idea off of you - turned out very nice.

When you do get her in the water, please report on handling characteristics. The Passage Solo is one of the designs I was pointed toward in my recent thread on choosing a solo design.

 

[latremorej]

Wow! That looks great! I am also impatiently awaiting the on water report, and more pics!

Jason

 

[memaquay]

Goodness Gracious, it is a thing of beauty!

 

[wysedav]

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Thanks for all the compliments. It looks really good from about ten feet away. I added some painters the only thing left is maybe a thwart.

 

[wysedav]

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Not sure why these pictures didn't make the last post.

 

[Grandpa Paddler]

Not sure why these pictures didn't make the last post.

Maybe 'cuz they're not side-right up?

 

[wysedav]

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Finally got it wet on the local river. Doesn't seem twitchy at all. Definitely not as straight line as I'm used to.

 

[Jim Dodd]

Dave, you and I both need to work on our photo taking ! Ha !

It sure looks FINE ! Betting Dennis Davidson would post a pick of it on his NorthWest Canoe site ! I know I would !

We would all like to hear your reflections on the North West Passage ! Good and Bad, and what you've learned !

I've truly enjoyed the ride following your build !
Congratulations !

Jim

 

[SaganagaJoe]

You could teach a canoe orienteering class with your big compass! Gorgeous build. Wow.

 

[Mrindy]

Wow, that is truly a work of art. I'd be afraid to take it out and ding it, but glad to see you're putting her to good use!

 

[Keagriver]

So, it’s been 3 years now, are you still happy with your NW Passage Solo?