Source for Jack's Special Plans?

[alsg]

So, the fellow who designed the Jack's Special built by member memaquay is out of business (his website http://www.carryingplacecanoeworks.on.ca/ is still up by I emailed him and he told me he is no longer in business). Anyone know of another source?

Al

 

[Robin]

I have them, I'll get copies made and let you know when I'm ready to mail, next week sometime. Sorry to hear he's closed down, I spoke with him on the phone once, nice guy. Here he is in a Jacks Special.

Best wood canvas solo tripper to ever come out of a factory(Chestnut Chum) in my "extremely" bias opinion.

 

[alsg]

I have them, I'll get copies made and let you know when I'm ready to mail, next week sometime. Sorry to hear he's closed down, I spoke with him on the phone once, nice guy. Here he is in a Jacks Special.

Best wood canvas solo tripper to ever come out of a factory(Chestnut Chum) in my "extremely" bias opinion.

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Thanks, Robin. No big hurry because this project won't get started for a while yet. Definitely love the lines of that canoe!

 

[Guest]

So, the fellow who designed the Jack's Special built by member memaquay is out of business (his website http://www.carryingplacecanoeworks.on.ca/ is still up

Do I sense contemplation of a new canoe build in your future?

I have never paddles a Jack’s Special, but the description, especially the “expert appreciation” and multiple mentions of a “round bottom” give me pause.

Expert and experienced canoeists will appreciate the Jack's Special highly rockered, narrow at the beam, round bottomed hull. This model is a highly responsive solo canoe that can be paddled by 2 persons. Its' wide waterline beam gives it great load capacity for tripping. Maximum tumble-home allows the paddler to "tuck in at the side"and paddle in the 'Omer style' leaned position with ease. The fine entry lines and round bottom make for a very fast canoe. With little effort this model leaves other canoes in its' wake.

I know I favor shallow arch or vee bottoms, but don’t know when a shallow arch starts to become too rounded for my non-expertise. Without a gear load to help sink the hull I have been uncomfortable at rest in most round bottomed canoes, even with a 32” beam

YMMV.

 

[alsg]

Yup, it's being considered. And I've read the description and recognize it could be an issue. The bigger issue is indecision. I'm also contemplating going larger than my current 16 ft. tripper -- possibly an 18.5 ft. stripper based on an EM White guide model that I already have the plans for. So I will probably be paralyzed for a long while trying to make a decision.

Meanwhile, it looks like I'm heading back to Lobster Lake and the West Branch in September -- hopefully not going for a swim this time.

 

[Mihun09]

Found a photo of mine, but the build photos died with Photobucket and my backup hard drive died too,

 

[Guest]

The bigger issue is indecision. I'm also contemplating going larger than my current 16 ft. tripper -- possibly an 18.5 ft. stripper based on an EM White guide model that I already have the plans for. So I will probably be paralyzed for a long while trying to make a decision.

Analysis paralysis. Thank gawd that never effects me in next boat choice ;-)

Seriously re-thinking the fast surf ski idea.

 

[alsg]

Analysis paralysis. Thank gawd that never effects me in next boat choice ;-)

Seriously re-thinking the fast surf ski idea.

Maybe you should buy the domain surfskitripping.net

 

[memaquay]

It would be very twitchy as a tandem, indeed, you would need to be an acrobat. However, it's quite solid solo. Mine even righted itself after a tree branch ejected me from the cockpit, so I guess you could say its secondary stability is superb.

 

[alsg]

It would be very twitchy as a tandem, indeed, you would need to be an acrobat. However, it's quite solid solo. Mine even righted itself after a tree branch ejected me from the cockpit, so I guess you could say its secondary stability is superb.

It would be my solo boat.

 

[memaquay]

I am going to sound like a turncoat, but I sold my Jack's special, was offered a price I couldn't refuse. I have to admit I prefer my Raven, a John Winter's design, over the Jack for extended tripping. The raven, in cedar strip, is a pretty sweet all-a-rounder.

 

[Iskweo]

I have paddled both Mems and Karins and I like them a lot...not tippy feeling at all and they are quite fast...excellent glide.I traded with karin one day and left her waaaaaay behind.
Not a hard boat to build and could be made fairly light with a bit of care. I am thinking of one for myself.

 

[Robin]

Thanks, Robin. No big hurry because this project won't get started for a while yet. Definitely love the lines of that canoe!

I had copies made this morning while I was in town, send me your address and I'll get them in the mail this week.

 

[alsg]

I had copies made this morning while I was in town, send me your address and I'll get them in the mail this week.

Thanks! PM sent.

 

[Fitz]

"Meanwhile, it looks like I'm heading back to Lobster Lake and the West Branch in September -- hopefully not going for a swim this time."

If you are blowing through eastern MA on your way North, I have a 1920's vintage EM White Guide (18-1/2 ft) in original condition that you can try out on the local river. It needs new canvas, but I recently paddled it for 20 minutes before taking on too much water.

Fitz

 

[alsg]

Fitz, that’s a very enticing offer! I would normally be cutting across western Mass but could make a detour. I’m from eastern Massachusetts originally - grew up in Weston and lived in Sudbury after I finished school. I see you are in Concord. As I firm up my plans, I will reach out. Where do you propose a test paddle?

 

[Fitz]

Depending on when you go through, we could test paddle on the Concord River at the Calf Pasture Landing. It gets busy sometimes on weekends. There are quite a few other landings nearby we could take advantage of. It probably wouldn't take much time to get a test paddle in. I am busy weekdays, but could likely make something work. Just give me a little notice.

I had another 18.5 Guide that I traded for a Chestnut Cruiser. I regretted that trade some, so I have this one in the queue now.

I have used the Guide on tandem trips, heavily loaded and it is a fast tripping canoe (lakes). I bought the first one to pole with, but never got around to trying it with a pole.

Cheers,

Fitz