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Post by beaglefur on Nov 30, 2004 18:29:20 GMT -5
I think most of you know I build the occasional cedar strip canoe or kayak for people that would like to buy them. What you might not know is that I also sell supplies to make your own cedarstrip canoe or kayak, including fiberglass, epoxy and cedar strips. I also provide technical support as required - if you're building your first boat, I'm sure you'll have lots of questions, and if I can't answer them, I'll know where to look. :-)
If you've always wanted to build your own canoe but been afraid to take on the task, I'm here to tell you it's not nearly as difficult as you might think. Shoot me an e-mail at beaglefur@canoebuilder.com if you've got questions.
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Post by WoodsWalker on Nov 30, 2004 20:52:19 GMT -5
Beag's,
1st I want to say welcome to the QP, you are an awesome bulilder & I hope to be starting a stripper this winter.... I hope.
What canoe design would you recommend for a big person solo tripper..... I can not kneel so would need a seat..... I paddled a Prism this summer But didnt like it much.... too narrow as I am wide across the shoulders..... any ideas, kinda reluctant to build one before paddling a simular craft.
Woods Walker
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Post by beaglefur on Dec 4, 2004 12:30:42 GMT -5
Hey, WW, thanks for the welcome. :-)
Boy, a Prism is too wide....That's a pretty big canoe. Just how big are you? What do you usually paddle tandem? What about the width didn't you like? Stability? Width at the gunwales?
I'm guessing you probably need to spend some time getting comfortable in a solo canoe. They're a bit of a different animal than paddling tandem. They feel more like they're going to roll, yet I've found once I'm used to the boat I'm less likely to roll because a good solo almost becomes an extension of yourself and you find yourself riding big waves more easily than if you'd been in a tandem.
Tripping with a good solo is also different than paddling an empty one...putting a well distributed load in a solo usually makes it feel rock solid.
Hope this helps...feel free to shoot me an e-mail or reply in this thread if you've got more questions.
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Post by intrepidcamper on Dec 4, 2004 14:27:58 GMT -5
I can attest wholeheartedly to the difference the load will make in your canoe. I paddle a fiberglass kayak, empty it slips around like a banana peel. With my camping gear in it, it becomes much more stable and "slower" in the water, and also once in motion glides further and steers better. The lower your seat is the better, altho that will depend on your knee's comfort zone. IC
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