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I picked up this late 90’s RX 16’ Penobscot a couple years ago on eBay with the intention of turning it into a solo river tripper. I am planning a Maine trip this fall so I finally put it together a couple weeks ago. New grab handles, thwarts, seat and trusses, back band pad eye attachment...

My kids (now nine and eleven) have been paddling with me since they were 4 or 5. I never pushed it, but always asked if anyone wants to come went I go out. I usually get one taker for a trip around our small lake. I have made paddles for them that are size appropriate so that they can...

I will be there Wednesday through Saturday. I haven’t decide which canoe to bring, but I keep telling myself I’m not coming home with another. I’m in Franklin as well. Looking forward to it. Bob

I’m glad you guys were able to get on the river. It sounds like the trip was more adventurous than anticipated! Thanks for sharing it. Bob

Have a great trip! Bob

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