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If after you get the hull in water, and you have a lot of oil canning, you can always add that 1/2 layer. For a solo, I prefer a pedestal mounted seat. Other seats I mount to cleats that are epoxied to the hull, sometimes with added glass reinforcement

On a slight tangent...does anyone remember those 18'6" all aluminum competition cruisers? I think they were Beaver River something or other. This would be in the late 70's or early 80's. IIRC, there was even a special class just for them in the General Clinton race. I was surprised that they...

I used to bring my Nikon FM on all wilderness trips....that was an all mechanical, all manual 35mm film SLR. I always shot Ektachrome 100 that I developed myself. In 2002?, I moved to the digital world with a Nikon D80. I was pretty happy with that for a while, then upgraded to a Nikon D7200...

Winter projects? Where should I start? My son is building his house between us and our daughter and S-I-L's house. I've been making their window extension jambs as well as all their window and door trim. Just today finished installing the kitchen sink drain, garbage disposal and plumbing in the...

Kirk, Welcome from upstate NY... Yes, there is a proliferation of builders here, many lifetimes of experience to draw upon, many different perspectives and methods. Since you clearly have the requisite experience, I'll skip any generic advice and get down to details. I chose to build the Kite...

Sounds like a good plan....I used to tell my employees "There's always time to reach for a bigger hammer". Whether you'll need more glass (either inside or out) depends on your tolerance for any deflections and the sanded thickness of your strips. There's that thickness cubed relation that can...

It sure looks good from here... Are you planning any more glass than that single layer of 6 oz? Or did I miss the part where you talked about a football layer? You didn't mention anything about your stems, I assume you put a couple layers of bias cut covering there. Any plans for Dynel? I know...

I use Firefox and just watched that film, no issues, but I do keep my browser updated. As I watched, I was thinking...no synthetics, no fiberglass, no resins. All natural materials for boots, clothing, tents, boats. The first few scenes with the two dudes running those rapids, I was wondering...

Yeow!! That's gonna be too pretty to paddle...

Here's my daughter when she was 3 years old And here's my son, age 5, just about to enter Hitchins Pond BTW, same canoe 9 years between pics

Great pics, Al. Looks like you had ideal weather. It's been interesting to see that area changing through the decades. Much improved from the float plane days... And the scout camp is sold, Open Space Institute bought it, likely to be transferred to NYS in the future. I would imagine the few...

Well, I learn something every day!! Canoes on certain waters must have names...I was gonna ask about the proliferation of names. Tell me more about the teepee style tents, I'm guessing they're fairly heavy and not good for extended carries? And I was heartened to see at least ONE strippers among...

Mr Guy, It appears we must be related, we have the same last name! Haha I had used straight edged strips for over 30 years of strip building, never a problem of gaps...BUT... When I first tried cove and beaded strips, I was shocked and amazed at how much easier it was to get a fair hull...

Hello Neo, how are things in the Matrix? Oops, different Neo. Welcome to the gang, plenty of experience here, good group of guys and gals. If you are looking to return to the ADK's and need trip suggestions, just post up your druthers and I'm sure we can come up with a near ideal fit. I happen...

BF, Are you buying those freeze dried meals? If so, you might want to buy a dehydrator to dry your own meals. All your favorites, not constrained by limited availability of the purchased stuff. Waaaaay less expensive too! And wait, Maine? Being admittedly biased, I'm surprised you're not...

Welcome Mr. Giffman, If you have built a couple of composite skiffs, you clearly have the requisite skills, experience and suitable place to work. Don't waste $3,000 on a fancy canoe, spend waaaay less and build exactly what you want. Just my admittedly biased opinion.

I have an old digital NatGeo mapping program that I use to print my own maps for whichever area I’m traveling. I also use the online free version of CalTopo to print as well. I generally print two copies, one for use with my compass, and the other for when the first gets wet and illegible. One...

Glenn, I put decks on my hulls to strengthen the bow, hide any messy work and to provide a “step” for getting in and out, particularly over beaver dams. My last day trip involved a total of 16 beaver dams

I don't believe in any of those yearly resolutions, however, I do stay fit and active, with some exceptions, all year, every year. I have always said most people spend the first half of their lives ignoring their health, and the second half reminded of it. As BF says upthread, it's much easier...

Sure thing, it’s my duty to share my limited knowledge and experience with all that tolerate it!! Depending on your location, there may be more than just virtual support.