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by Joan and Ted
Tue Sep 15, 2015 9:59 pm
Forum: Choosing a Design
Topic: Ranger, Huron Cruiser, or Bob's Special?
Replies: 14
Views: 73222

Re: Ranger, Huron Cruiser, or Bob's Special?

HI Brian - have you looked at the comparison chart on our web site at this link? http://www.bearmountainboats.com/pages/choosing-a-design It gives you the best information. The chart can help you determine the performance of our designs before you build. So the Huron Cruiser with a stability factor ...
by Joan and Ted
Sat Jan 31, 2015 4:39 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Thanks Glen
Replies: 10
Views: 38711

Glen Smith - Final Post

Joan and Glen.jpg We have all just learned that our friend Glen has paddled on......I had not heard from Glen since Christmas when he thanked me for the Canoe Museum jacket we sent to him (it matches the one we sent to Randy who took over the forum when Glen's health deteriorated). At the time Glen...
by Joan and Ted
Fri Oct 31, 2014 6:02 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: MY CANOECRAFT CONTEST
Replies: 1
Views: 4481

MY CANOECRAFT CONTEST

Last January we launched a contest to encourage builders to submit their canoe building stories and adventures to us ......all those who submitted had the opportunity to win some great prizes AND some of the stories will be featured in the next edition of Canoecraft to be released in the spring of 1...
by Joan and Ted
Sun Feb 09, 2014 2:41 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: MY CANOECRAFT CONTEST
Replies: 0
Views: 17471

MY CANOECRAFT CONTEST

Now is your chance to be featured in the next edition of CANOECRAFT to be published in fall 2014 and win some great prizes. It’s easy. All you have to do is share with us your pictures and stories about how Canoecraft has helped you build your craft - canoe, kayak or small boat. We’re looking for un...
by Joan and Ted
Sun Feb 09, 2014 2:34 pm
Forum: F.A.Q.s & Announcements
Topic: MY CANOECRAFT CONTEST
Replies: 0
Views: 38402

MY CANOECRAFT CONTEST

Now is your chance to be featured in the next edition of CANOECRAFT to be published in fall 2014 and win some great prizes. It’s easy. All you have to do is share with us your pictures and stories about how Canoecraft has helped you build your craft - canoe, kayak or small boat. We’re looking for un...
by Joan and Ted
Mon Nov 21, 2011 4:49 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Happy Birthday Glenn (Monday is the day)
Replies: 6
Views: 9147

Happy Birthday Glenn (Monday is the day)

Glen - I want to thank you for being you and for keeping our forum going. I don't know how many of the forum participants realize that you are a volunteer and keep this service running despite the challenges you are experiencing with your health. We know and sincerely appreciate the countless hours ...
by Joan and Ted
Sun May 01, 2011 6:28 am
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Is this a problem?
Replies: 4
Views: 8244

dwg files

Hi - it is Joan here Glen asked me to clarify whether or not we sell DWG etc (electronic) files for printing - we do not supply plans in any other format than printed paper sets. So the plans you printed as a DWG were not Bear Mountain plans (I assume?) The reason we don't supply computer files for ...
by Joan and Ted
Mon Mar 21, 2011 1:15 pm
Forum: F.A.Q.s & Announcements
Topic: Kirk Wipper
Replies: 0
Views: 28072

Kirk Wipper

Last Friday evening our good friend Kirk Wipper paddled to the other side.....we will miss him. Joan and Ted Attached is a note from Jim Raffan: Greetings all: Details of Kirk's funeral and memorial service are up on the museum's website http://www.canoemuseum.ca Visitation for close friends and fam...
by Joan and Ted
Mon Jan 04, 2010 9:11 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Current Forum Statistics- please read!
Replies: 20
Views: 14828

THANK YOU GLEN

Glen - as you well know this forum could not exist without your help and expertise......there are no words that would adequately express how important you are to Ted and I and to the countless folks around the world whom you have helped to create their own boat. I know we all pray that you will stay...
by Joan and Ted
Fri Mar 06, 2009 10:22 am
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Cedar-strip planking widths?
Replies: 6
Views: 7731

Ripping planking

Hi Mark - we often use wood with the same dimensions as you have. Ted says if you cut a piece 7/8" off the board you can then slice it into 1 and3/4" so you will get four pieces out of each strip.

Please let me know if I can help further - Joan
by Joan and Ted
Fri Dec 14, 2007 11:49 am
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Freedom 15 plans
Replies: 4
Views: 5620

The colours are to help you differentiate the lines .......Joan
by Joan and Ted
Wed May 16, 2007 10:19 am
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: CLOUDY GLASS
Replies: 2
Views: 4689

Cloudy epoxy, using a heat gun etc. ( re: WEST System)

Hello Dave - Glen Smith our forum moderator forwarded your question on to me for a response - my response relates to West System® epoxy onl y and I assume this is what you used? We use West because it gives consistently predictable results especially where first time builders are concerned so here a...
by Joan and Ted
Mon Oct 02, 2006 9:41 pm
Forum: Project Directories
Topic: 18' 2" Magic
Replies: 1
Views: 18860

18' 2" Magic

Use this forum to post information specific to your 18' 2" Magic project. Use POST REPLY when posting information. Please stay on topic. For general boatbuilding discussions, please use the Builders Forum instead.
by Joan and Ted
Mon Oct 02, 2006 9:40 pm
Forum: Project Directories
Topic: 17' 4" Enterprise
Replies: 0
Views: 29640

17' 4" Enterprise

Use this forum to post information specific to your 17' 4" Enterprise project. Use POST REPLY when posting information. Please stay on topic. For general boatbuilding discussions, please use the Builders Forum instead.
by Joan and Ted
Mon Oct 02, 2006 9:39 pm
Forum: Project Directories
Topic: 22' 4" Dragonfly
Replies: 0
Views: 29904

22' 4" Dragonfly

Use this forum to post information specific to your 22' 4" Dragonfly project. Use POST REPLY when posting information. Please stay on topic. For general boatbuilding discussions, please use the Builders Forum instead.