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We did discuss this and with a boat this light i can off load the fish bags and walk up the hill, to the truck, carrying the canoe then come back for the fish bags. Another cool aspect of all this is; the Builder fishes the same fishery so we were able to talk directly about this rock or that...

My trip to the “canoe factory‘ was great, i talked some and listened some and enjoyed everything i saw. We settled on a layup and trim package and i put up the “down”. Many details will be decided as we go along but having someone you can talk to about every aspect of your boat is priceless. I...

Im starting to think Glenn is some sort of mind reader! after pondering all the pro’s and con’s AND following most of the sage advice given here i went out and plopped down some cash today for a new boat. i won’t hyjack this thread but will offer a first hand account of “Why i bought a new...

Dog stories are high on my want to read list. our ole dog “Gus” was sitting on our porch one morning, with about 6 inches of chewed off rope dangling from a tagless collar. I put up flyers and after 3 days was happy no one responded. He lived with us for over 15 years until his passing. He had...

Ben hand lay’s canoe hulls and bags paddles & accessories and is aware of, and interested in the infusion process. He mentioned “each hull i do gets lighter” so he’s learning little bits along the way as he improves the process. i’m scheduled to go over in the morning before 10;00! I keep a...

Thanks for the feed back guys. As to buying used; id be all for it cept this truly is a last frontier and my options are coleman scanoes, old town’s or something aluminum. Very seldom does a nice canoe come up for sale around here. I did see a nice swift once except it was not anywhere close to...

Ok, since it’s you guy’s fault im even considering another boat i thought your combined expertise may he helpful if i go down this path. All the information i’ve been exposed to on this site has stirred desire for a little higher grade boat than the Discovery. The bigest problem is shipping. I...

We’re fond of wood stoves as well, however it would take a big Mule to pack this one anywhere! (i built this back in 2000)

Exactly; when i first looked at this one i told myself, you could build one that would improve a lot of things but the more i looked i quickly concluded i’ll just buy it and use it a season first. Then if there are many worthwile improvements, they could be made on “the new cart”. The bunks are...

Thanks guys, this’ll give me something to chew on! * on edit; i have that cart headed this way. After closely scrutinizing it, i see an easy modification to the bunks that will enhance the fit to my canoe and with the canoe in the shop this can easily be done before the water gets soft! Thanks...

Im sure someone on here knows a good cart from a better cart. I need something to haul a 75 lb old town with roughly 20 lbs of gear going down a fair grade (10 deg) for about 200 yards; and then return with an additional 100-150 lbs. of fish. Ive looked at a wilderness system and a seattle...

@Jim Dodd, thanks for the kind words. These pictures are of the project not quite done!! This morning when i glued the Haft; i did wrap a section below the head with carbon tow to provide some protection/support; and to give a nice contrast to the carbon Heel. Tomorrow i’ll dress that up a bit...

The wood is “English walnut”, left over from a rifle stocking job from years past. Birchwood Casey makes a Plum brown solution that’s easy to use and lasts forever. And like the original; the head will be glued to the Haft, using G-flex.

This is my Scout Hatchet from about the time Kennedy was shot! Of course the Haft was poor so i removed it and cleaned up the head; deboning a bit and bringing the edge close to something useable. Then it lay in a tool box drawer for 15 years! It’s time to finish this project. The English was...

Today i took on a little side project and now have a nice fish holding bag. In use; it’ll hang over the side of “the dip ship” and as the salmon come out of the dip net; they’ll go right into the bag where they’ll remain alive. During slack periods i’ll bonk and bleed several at a time and move...

This paddle is done and came in at 18 oz. Im happy with the end result and they’re appearance is improving along the way! 7 1/2 X 17 blade, 54 1/2 overall length.

Thanks for the post, it doe’s bring back some memories. My Scout days were in Florida and southern Indiana and like Glenn; i made it to “Star”, lacking only the Citizenship in the Nation merit badge to become an Eagle. Being a tinkerer id agree with the statement, “make some of your own gear”...

If it we’re too short possibly a sling type mount would work? They still show up from time to time.

On this paddle The various layers were added one side at a time then sanded to remove any flashing, and smooth the texture of the fabric. This is the best i can do In a hand layup. Today i removed the head from a drywall sander to try, and discovered it doe’s a better job; faster, than the...

The unidirectional wasn’t all that appealing to me! Live and learn. Due to the filaments that hold everything together, the options were look at all the connecting lines or put them under and just have the smooth face up. This is what i opted for then had to go over it with a piece of 2oz...