The Bear Mountain Boat Shop

I have the same stripes on my Nomad, visible if you know where to look. I suspect they are to do with my poor squeegee techniques, but not 100% sure. Also very interested into any insights why this happened and how to prevent this from happening next time. BTW Dave I snuck a peek a few weeks back an...

I launched my Nomad after about 1.5 years of work on it. It weighs in at 59 pounds, and while it still needs a few finishing touches (more varnish, better yoke, etc) we launched it in Algonquin Park last week. Special thanks goes out to Ron Frenette of Canadian Canoes (associated with Bear Mountain ...

I launched my Nomad last week (pics coming soon) and am now thinking of adding a keel. I did not get a chance to paddle it fully loaded, but even half loaded it has a strong tendency to swing in the wind. Have any Nomad builders added a keel? I know Ron of Canadian Canoes did, curious what other Nom...

I'm not the original poster but would like thank everyone for their replies anyway as I've just run into a similar situation. I was going over the hull on last time before varnishing it, and found a troublesome spot. I know for sure it's the second epoxy coat, as my brother's "Oh oh, I forgot t...

[breathes sigh of relief]

Thanks. I figured that but wanted to be sure in case there was something I was missing.

mike

How much of a problem will it be if the leading edge is not 1/8", but more like 1/4"?

thanks
mike

First off thanks for all the advice that's handed out on this board. I've been reading a lot of it for the past few days and it's clarified a lot of questions I had. Only a few more and then I'm going to order. :) I'm trying to decide between building a Prospector and a Nomad as my first canoe. I've...