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Mihun, unfortunatly I didn't get more info from the previous owner but the price was such I didn't want to spend much time with a lot of questions .There is no sign of this canoe having any remedial work done ,even the ribs have crisp arrises where foot traffic would show and the paint was very...

Funny, Mike Elliott related to me he thought it might come from Quebec, then Murat responded to me just the other day concerning a travel yoke which was illustrated in Heb Evans " Canoeing Wilderness Waters" While just reviewing my copy for the yoke I came across a chapter about repairs &...

Mihun, What do you make of while obviously this wasn't his first build (unless he was very talented ),why did he paint the canvas directly with no filler? These boats stay inside the barn , royalex to the rear . I might think about replacing the gunnel screws & bolts but not the stem band I'd be...

Mike Elliott ( Author of " this Old Canoe" ) was gracious enough to make a conjecture on this canoe. While He could not ID the builder , he seemed to think it was purpose built as a working salmon guide fishing canoe. Very pleasant & knowledgeable fellow who I met at the WCHA assembly this year...

It's great You got that loon on film ! Being suprised by wildlife must come along with an algonquin trip , about 8 years ago we were going from Grand lake thru barrons canyon , while camped on Stratton at the fire ,I commented to a buddie, "How do you like your new dog". he replied " I don't...

Abenakiregion , Its amazing what a person with a vision & patience can accomplish. " A river cuts rock not thru power but persistence" but I think You know that already !

Scrapple always gets bad press, I'm sure worse goes into hot dogs. The largest ingrediant is cornmeal /buckwheat.Its origins were just a way to extend a meager food supply. I make my own from the small meat trimmings and heart & liver of deer ,parboil,grind add back to pot licker , season and...

After reading about riverie's canoe , I went out and put a magnet next to gunnel screws & bolts and stem bands all steel , deck seems to be birdseye maple . The built in ash slat seat is far to the stern and tight to the gunnels , but it had two folding spruce slat seats. Should I think about...

My Bride just read this Topic thru and said " You Canoe Guy's are such Romantics ! " as She rolled her eyes.

Thanks Murat , I have Heb Evan's fantastic books "Canoeing Wilderness Waters " & "Canoe Camping" but couldn't recollect where I had seen that carry bar. I'll be making a trip soon with a canoe with very thin thwarts , So I have a workshop project with a deadline. Your posts sure help to expedite...

I grew up to hunting after an uncle gave me Riviere's " The Gunner's Bible " . As a child I'd stare at the photos of different guns and read passages over & over. Mr. Riviere wrote many publications which I followed as he was so knowledgable on every aspect of hunting ,camping & canoeing. He...

Congratulations , Now you will have to start planning a honeymoon trip !

Of course I was being facetious but the only game the group of fellows I trip with play might be cards , they are too busy solving the worlds problems over a beverage around the camp fire or bringing embarrassing episodes to memory but I've seen folks with wannigans with checkerboards on top so...

50 years ago it was mumbly peg or buck buck , but in my age bracket I can't get anyone to play anymore ! :rolleyes:

Robin, A perfect illustration of how a wilderness escape can bare things down to basics and refresh the soul.

YC , thanks for the headsup , I've not gotten time to review that blog much yet but it seems to be entries from his unpublished journal for any particular date. All Thoreau's observations are obtuse enough to make them thought provoking.

Murat , Never mind, I found the DIY article on your wonderful blogsite. It's great that you share your investigations into traditional canoe gear .

Murat , where did yoy get the design for the portage support for your canoe & how does it work out in use ?

No Title Here are photos, the bride helped me to upload them ! Also some additional info : 39" wide outwale to outwale ,12" deep top of gunnel to ribs amidship , 20' stem to stem , 3" ribs with 1" space between.

Yes, I've taken it out on smaller lakes for test runs, extremely fast & easy to control but it is enormously heavy for me. So can only use it with a partner . Closest measurements seem to be a chestnut voyager but no mfg. marks. appeciate the help guys