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  1. CaptainOllieWest

    The Columbia River Canoe Project

    This looks interesting. I hope it will also be available to stream at some point. https://mountain-king-industries.com/columbia-river-canoe-project?fbclid=IwY2xjawH0lXZleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHe5hTEmtuucMLmGR7pXjs9Jznw1c6nwPyO64pubVFTAq8jPwa0yLKXBYaw_aem_ySyOJmzV1yC2B5hSXcF9AQ
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    Not a Canoe, but Cool!

    https://www.facebook.com/share/1AvLihq6s9/
  3. CaptainOllieWest

    Moved from the Desert to the Sea

    We sold our house on the dry side of Wa State and moved into our vacation house on the Southwest Washington coast. We are literally surrounded by water. The Columbia River, Willapa Bay and the Pacific Ocean are all minutes away. There are also many small rivers and sloughs. I picked up a local...
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    Outdoor Canoe Storage

    We are in the process of selling our home and relocating to our vacation home on the coast. I will lose my 5 bay shop. My canoes will need to live outdoors in a coastal environment. I am thinking of a covered rack of some kind. I am currently the caretaker of 4 canoes. Please share your ideas...
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    Waldo Lake, Oregon

    I spent three nights at Waldo Lake with my Son and Grandson. The original plan was for a longer trip with paddle in dispersed camping, but we settled for a campsite in the Shadow Bay Campground on the southeast side of the lake. The area is notorious for mosquitoes in early to midsummer. We...
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    1st Knife Recommendations

    I will be taking my 10 year old Grandson on a trip soon. He will be learning about knives during survival camp this week. I plan on giving him a knife. This will be his first. I am thinking a folder. I am currently leaning towards an Opinel No. 6. Any recommendations for a first knife?
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    G-Flex for Gelcoat Repair

    I am planning a trip with my Wenonah WWC-1 in about a month. I was thinking of covering a few areas of exposed cloth with G-Flex. Is this a good idea? If I use it should it be thickened? I really just want to make it usable for now. When I get more time I may grind the old patches off the stems...
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    Old Town Pack (not my listing)

    https://www.facebook.com/share/C6XMWtvSJaE61dgz/?mibextid=kL3p88 Sharing this in case someone in the PNW is locking for one.
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    Oak Stripper

    https://www.facebook.com/share/cW29EW2rj4xhzEes/?mibextid=kL3p88 Ever wonder what an oak stripper would look like?
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    Snake Skin

    Interesting way to restore an old canoe.
  11. CaptainOllieWest

    Project

    https://www.facebook.com/share/SUQ2ZKvY7pxCqhkY/?mibextid=kL3p88 I hope this is not a serious add?
  12. CaptainOllieWest

    Wenonah WW1 ...?

    https://www.facebook.com/share/zJVfwpJh9qgbGbWr/?mibextid=kL3p88 This is posted on marketplace locally. It looks like maybe a WW1? Anybody have experience or information on these?
  13. CaptainOllieWest

    Canoe Hauler

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    BPS Knives

    I picked up a knife from BPS Knives last year. I purchased a BS 3 model, mainly because I wanted to try a Scandinavian grind. It is very similar to a Mora Companion. My friend just picked up an HK 4 in D2 steel. It is a great looking knife. These are great knives, especially for the price...
  15. CaptainOllieWest

    Marine Salvage Tripper XL

    A little G-Flex and she will be good as new! https://mycoast.org/reports/93257
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    Old Town Penobscot 17

    https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/boa/d/portland-old-town-penobscot-canoe/7701107750.html I have a soft spot for derelict canoes I guess. I will be in Portland tomorrow so I arranged a time to check this out.
  17. CaptainOllieWest

    Free Ancient Canoe?

    "Free Ancient Canoe" https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/112473942100121/water-sports-boating-gear/ https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/366756622410963/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post Pretty rough shape. Any idea of the builder or model?
  18. CaptainOllieWest

    Corvette Stripper

    https://www.corvetteforum.com/articles/see-wooden-body-bucks-created-first-corvette-molds/ Interesting Corvette history.
  19. CaptainOllieWest

    Ontario Knife Company Sold

    Ontario Knife Company has been sold and the Frankville plant closed. https://www.oleantimesherald.com/news/ontario-knife-co-in-franklinville-sold-56-employees-to-lose-jobs/article_fe96a0d0-21d8-11ee-9ffc-87d8c96a81a3.html
  20. CaptainOllieWest

    Portable Wind Turbine - Solar Alternative?

    https://shineturbine.com/ I am not sure if it is better than solar panels for backcountry charging, but it is Innovative and interesting.
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