Black_Fly

Took two solo canoes for the first time in forever (no heavy arse yak for bride). Fish spawning, bullfrogs too. Still tinkering with my...

According to the Flex Seal people, their Flex tape can be applied under water. Your incident is why I won't paddle in Florida or any...

Yeah, me too, since I have a new one. Still not sure its limitations.

I tested the gorilla waterproof patch and seal tape on a water can tonight. I wet the can inside and out, then dried the section with a...

I carry one roll of Duct tape. Usually a small roll but I did run out one trip.

One more project for the Swifty; it needs waterproof lining holes. With the rivers I’m going to use it on, this should save wear and...

That looks like the foot brace from Northstar Canoes. Nearly three years ago, I installed the same foot brace on my Northwind Solo using...

“This way I can still enter the hatch to get a cold beer.” Nothing better than cruising down the interstate drinking a cold one.

most load rated, quality straps have wear indicators- different color threads woven through the strap from end to end, others have a...

It’s a two part fast drying cement. If it ever comes off, I’ll be sure to complain. The curve on the carbon piece isn’t exact...

Installed the carbon fiber footbrace. The craftsmanship of this Swift boat sure stands out. I’ve always owned aluminum trim. Test...

Yep, that’s what’s on there.

Bow and stern lines for sure. I like rope with a trucker's hitch instead of cam straps. No slippage.

If you guys look closely, besides the bow ropes, there are ropes from the rear thwart in the door to the grab bars (blue tape keeps rope...