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Thanks Bud....I will give it a try!

To Glen: I'm always having to edit my smiley faces after dragging and dropping into my text....what am I doing wrong? javascript:emoticon(':confused')
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To John: Regarding possible crown, I took a chalk line with me to lumber yard and checked this before purchasing. I found a pair of engineered beams that worked pretty darn good! Not sure what I will use the next time I build. I would like to build a strong back with wheels so I can move it outside ...

Thanks to all for sharing your thoughts on this new product. To Jeff: Special thanks to you Jeff for doing the research. You are right.... these sanding discs may be too aggressive. I put a flat spot on one of my canoes years ago with a power tool and have hand sanded hulls since then. I guess my me...

Just saw these advertised in current Highland Hardware catalog, and was wondering if anyone had tried them out. Description reads as follows: These discs fit 5" r.o. sanders with hook & loop pads. They are made of 400 series stainless, this steel "paper" has bunches of slightly ra...

I have always laminated my outer stems right on the canoe. I call this fitting the stem to the canoe.....not the canoe to the stem!

Hi Jim, Just a reminder that your health is more important than that "perfect" finish. Use dust masks and/or respirators.......keep that sanding dust out of your lungs. I'm not sure that the epoxy is inert at this stage. So, I would be extra careful during the sanding process My suggestion...

To Rick: I'm looking forward to seeing the Huron Pic. The Huron design will be my next tandem canoe project. I loved the way my Bob Special paddled, but I just don't need the additional volume of the Bob for my short daytrips. I sold it to my brother-in-law. To Karkauai: I read about your misfortune...

Thanks for all of the comments and suggestions. I may just attack the one small area that really bugs me. I will just treat that area like a repair and remove the offending patch material. To Kurt: Great looking canoe and thanks for sharing the photos with us. To Glen: That was a diplomatic answer a...

I'm considering painting over the varnish on the inside of my Wee Lassie type canoe. My wife says that it would be a mistake. My intent is to cover up some poorly done patches, imperfections, etc. My questions is... has anydone this and were you pleased with the results? I have already purchased Int...

I had to add an additional layer to the stem area due to imperfections(white specks) showing up after about one season of use. I called it "Canoe Acne".....not sure what caused this! I just sanded out the specks and added the extra layer. Once you are done it will not be visible.....just a...

Mac McCarthy has a Wee Lassie II design that might be better for your needs. I think it is a competely different design from the Wee Lassie....not a stretched version.

His web site follows:

http://www.feathercanoes.com

I paid $50.00 for the homebrew rear rack(see photo). The rack on the cab of the truck is a yakima rack which cost considerably more than $50 bucks. A local welding shop made the rear rack. They also made the bicycle rack that bolts to the rear bumper....another $50 bucks. I think that the commercial...

We got off the main subject talking about truck racks.......but, I agree that you certainly did justice to one of BearMountainBoats prettiest designs. It's a great looking canoe, congratulations!

I paid $50.00 for the homebrew rear rack(see photo). The rack on the cab of the truck is a yakima rack which cost considerably more than $50 bucks. A local welding shop made the rear rack. They also made the bicycle rack that bolts to the rear bumper....another $50 bucks. I think that the commercial...