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Thanks again for all the replies. I"m going to go with the locations suggested in the plans. Canoe is glassed inside and out. Really looks good(just a little self pat on the back)All our canoes look good.This really is a great hobby/sport. I also have an airplanethat I built and have been flyin...

Thanks for the replies. Well if you put the seats at the same location at both ends, you end up with a lot or a little leg room at the front end. Paddling would be easy or not so (bang up the side of canoe) . The general theory and for all purpose use is the use the guide provided. This allows for g...

Hello Nathan I had a 15' ? for my first canoe. Had a lot of fun in it caught a lot of fish. I am building a Prospector now. Wanted a good stable canoe that would carry a bit of weight. 540 lbs. This canoe is good in open water and turns without much trouble. Every canoe is a good canoe if you use it...

Hello Fellow builders

Just finished clothing the inside of my Prospector. Seats will be on the agenda pretty soon. I bought the seats from Bear Mountain. Should I follow the recommomendation for diffrerent weight people or do something different?
All comments greatly appreciated.

Murray Cherkas

Well I just finished clothing the outside of hull. My wife agreed to help but no yelling.Went great. My wife mixed resin and I put it on. When ready to squeegie. My wife applied resin and I squeegied. Went well. Kinda tricky getting the loose material used up but turned out good. Good luck to all an...

Thanks for the replys. I am not installing a keel. To be certain I planed down the stem to the top of the planking. No turning back now.

Thanks
Murray

Do I want to put a keel on my Prospector?
All comments welcome.
Thanks
Murray

Hello Boys:

Where can I buy seats for my Prospector.

Thanks in advance for the replys.

Murray

Hello EVERYBODY I finished buillding my airplane in 2003. Flies great. Gotta have another project. Just got my plans for a "Prospector". Have to do a little work on a house first (couple of weeks)and then I will be a builder. Our flying group had a terrific chat line and this one seems to ...