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I have a fiberglass Explorer that had similar problems. Mad River must have thought it was okay, and maybe it was for the first 10 years. But once the foam gets damaged water can get down in there. The first problem with water getting in there is it will add weight after a trip. And it...

I wonder how appropriate normal canoes are for motorized use. Not larger square stern canoes that have concessions to motorization, but regular canoes. This one looks like a typical big box bath tube with a mini motor mount. Even if it had extra flotation in the rear it still seems marginal...

This guy broke most of the rules. - Most importantly, wear a PFD. His breathing tells me the blue cushion was all he had. - He paddled alone. - He didn't respect the water. I encourage paddlers to stay out of situations they can't swim out of. In open water or serious whitewater go with...

He did just about everything wrong. Not only ignorance and bad judgment but a real lack of humility. He's really fortunate there were people to bail him out.

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I have a Bell Yellowstone Solo in blackgold with gold Al gunwales. I use it mainly for exercise in a small flatwater river. I removed the seat and normally sit on a foam pedestal. It works good, and I think it just looks gorgeous. But I think I'd rather have a longer, faster exercise boat...

River surf (or otherwise play in whitewater) without a PFD. Coughing out water is really unpleasant.

She said the wannigan was made to go under the handle in an old town tripper or camper. I think this makes a lot of sense if you are rigged solo and trying to balance weight. I can't see it in the picture of the loaded canoe. I'm curious about the seal too, but I can't make out the details in...

That's disgusting. The Conemaugh river looks like lots of places I used to paddle in WV. You know, most states get their stereotypes by small margins, and the same junk happens all over. Those look like truck and maybe tractor tires. It is much harder to get a truck tire in a canoe or jon...

Part 4b - Baptism The square barrels were far too long for the Old Town Appalachian. It has the thwart and seats pulled in toward center. They did fit sideways. The only drawback was there's very little access to the barrel once it's tied in. I setup for white water with a barrel in the...

Interesting psychology. Three of my canoes are not what I would choose with infinite time and money. However, I'm happy to have more than I need. I figure it's better spending my time and resources on trips.

Part 4a- Field testing - Lake Trip The barrels were used in the Lamoille (Moose) during a long day trip on Lake Jocassee. We launched from our campground, which required a 120 yard carry. The barrels have only indents for handles, and I wondered how they would carry. Empty we had no trouble...

Mdkelly Welcome to the site. It sounds like you have a pretty good idea of what you want. You'll probably be fine with most composite canoes. The normal layups are capable of handling occasional scrapes and drags. Most of those solos sound like great choices. Loading and portaging will be...

Part 3 - Outfitting the Lamoille and the first test. The barrels were first rigged behind the yoke in the MR Lamoille. This is mainly due to my current 2-kids-in-tandem front seating arrangement. It crowded into the rear paddler's foot room, but it's tolerable. It would be fine if the seat...

Part 2 the square barrel Christmas morning I removed the bow and tags then gave the lid a satisfying spin. I quickly noticed a problem - there hadn't been adequate (any?) post-mold cleanup. There was sharp flashing left on the lid, ring, top and bottom of the barrel. Some places were sharp...

Summay Gamma2 Vittles Vault 85lb animal food storage containers (square barrels) were used as flotation and dry storage. The lids were pleasant to open and close but were not completely watertight. Ultimately most paddlers will probably find blue barrels superior. Since it's dark and cold out...

Looks like 1928 is carved into the rock

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That is an odd looking marker. A wonderful was hanging on the other side? Feather, leg bone, so maybe a fish skeleton?