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[Fitz]

Good to hear you are well, my friend. Keep up the good work.

The Norumbega Meeting is March 3rd up near Groveland. I can provide details if anyone needs a road trip to shake the winter blues.

Cheers,

Fitz

 

[Odyssey]

That Bell turned out a treat, nice work, I remember that one. You've got many talents and no doubt another Kev will come along.

 

[lowangle al]

I am also glad to hear you are back in the shop Robin and good luck on your boat hunt..

As far as those heavy w/c boats go I have been thinking about getting a trailer. One that the boat just slides on and off into the water like a bigger boat. The problem I see with going with small boats for portability as we get older is stability. With possible balance issues and slower reaction time as we age I like the idea of big and stable, especially in the shoulder seasons.

 

[yellowcanoe]

Small boats are very stable but the hangup is mental
The center position in solos is wider than the stem stations in tandem
Lowering the seat helps alot
When I say mental I say it bot as a slam
The psychology of cane size is very real
After a time in a tandem your mind plays with you when you get into solo
Its much like purting a dedicated stern person in the bow
Suddenly they aren't looking at a lot of boat but a little point of boat and a lot of water
PS I am a chicken but paddle solo on Lake Superior with a good hull design
Gotta love good canoe designers

 

[lowangle al]

Getting in and out is where I feel it the most. I would also be more comfortable in a bigger boat pulling over beaver dams or similar situations that may require moving around in the boat.

 

[lowangle al]

I'd like to add that at some point even a small light boat may be too much to throw up on your shoulders, especially if you have a physical impairment.