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This thread has taken an interesting turn. To this point I have ALWAYS paddled varnished wooden paddles. I hated the feel- actually lack of "feel"- of a carbon fibre bent shaft I was loaned. I re-varnish my paddles on a regular basis- shellac 2 coats, sanded with minimum 360 grit then thinned...

Hi, As Denise noted it may take a while to find your comfort zone but that is one of the unexpected advantages your seats have over the moulded seats or tractor seats- you can seat facing the other way! High density foam pads are easily moved bow to stern, side to side. I'm not a huge fan of the...

Wow! Looks like you found a gem! And the dog seems very content. With respect to the seats- my Chestnut Pal has slat seats and they are fine. I'm not a sitter, but rather a kneeler and as a result just rest my weight on the front of seats when paddling.The lower centre of gravity helps with...

Beautiful! I'm a big fan of Red Pal's!

Yohawk! Nicely done- and it looks very functional. Just to clarify- you are saying that the top cross bars are removable? That they just "slip over" the uprights? That's a great idea! I was looking at this as a mobile work stand rather than storage and working off webbing straps when you want a...

Mais oui, je t'assure! Canadians actually speak French, English and many other languages. There isn't much on that website that tells of construction beyond the introduction and history of the firm speaking of using " fibre de verre"- fibre glass. No talk of layup or such. And you are...

Yup- taking this thread a little OT but what the heck! Yes each CBC Region has its particular gems- as a former GTA and then Ottawa area resident I remember Rita was she was the Ottawa morning or was it afternoon host. And Allan Neal has a sense of fun. Ed Lawrence was brilliant- we have Jim...

Yup, while I miss those golden days of CBC Radio- and the constant repeat shows drive me nuts- its still my Radio station of choice everywhere in Canada. Sounds like you're referencing Terry O'Reilly and his show "Under the Influence", frozentripper. I loved his earlier show "Age of Persuasion"...

So... Like Robin almost all my pleasure canoeing/tripping is in Cedar Canvas canoes. I really appreciate a finely balanced wooden paddle for lake and river paddling. My go to for years have been Kettlewell cherry Ottertails, 60 inch long. We probably have a dozen or so in the family. Absolutely...

And no- haven't built it yet. Using stationary racks at this point but this is definitely on my "to do" list. Bruce

Ok- and here is the text that accompanied the article. I loved this post so copied it in expectation of building this later. I didn't note the author to give him credit-my bad- but I have it dated November 2016. Rip a 4x8 sheet down the middle and it gives you (2) 2x8 for the decks. 30...

Is this the one?

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon/saskatoon-canoe-canadian-tire-money-1.5193298 What kind of Canoe can you buy for $777 CDN? A Pelican Explorer??? Bruce

It’s all about getting out there so whatever allows you to do - so much the better! Enjoy- and give trip report afterwards. cheers!

Well... i’m A cedar canvas guy and my lightest canoe- Chestnut Bobs Special is somewhere between 55 and 60 lbs. my go to tripping boat is a Chestnut Pal st about 65lbs. Don’t get me started on the 85lb Prospector... That said, with balanced canoe and padded yoke the weight isn’t as big an...

Welcome aboard-Bienvenue! A cadorette is an interesting choice if you're looking for a light canoe. Weren't they all made of fibreglass? Cheers! Bruce

Hey Rob, Currently located in Northern Alberta but my parents live on Lake Simcoe at Hawkestone and I store a couple of my canoes there. I'm a cedar canvas guy: Chestnut Prospector, 16 foot Langford and 15 foot Richardson project are taking up space there. Get back at least a few times a...

FYI Transport Minister Marc Garneau has vastly expanded the interim ban on boating on the Ottawa River to a more than 400-kilometre stretch from the Otto Holden Dam, northwest of Mattawa to Lake of Two Mountains near Hudson, Que. The interim order, issued Tuesday night, also includes the...

Good topic is right! Interesting how many canoeing/kayaking stories are coming out of the flooding in Eastern Canada. Having paddled the Red and Assiniboine last September, I would suggest you avoid the Forks and the Red River if you can- the shuttles back and forth to the legislature don't...

Black fly High Strung running breeds? Hah! Greyhounds are the BIGGEST couch potatoes you'll ever meet. They are sprinters not long distance runners so a quick burst then sleep all day... That's my 16 foot Chestnut Pal, my go to here in Alberta. I haven't weighed it recently but should be about...