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by Rick
Mon Dec 06, 2010 8:53 am
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Uni-wale?
Replies: 85
Views: 95897

Moonman, I think it was Rick that wrote that he popped a seat in his Huron because of the way he adhered his cleat/seats? It wasn't me... I built a Huron, and the seats were attached with traditional drop bolts from the inwales. There used to be photos online of the removeable yoke I described earli...
by Rick
Fri Dec 03, 2010 10:18 am
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Uni-wale?
Replies: 85
Views: 95897

Randy, I want to avoid the removable yoke approach. When I hit a portage, I want to be walking with all my gear in under a minute. A removable yoke would probably take more time than I would want to spend (but that indeed is a last resort). The problem with fixed yokes in dedicated solos is the padd...
by Rick
Wed Dec 01, 2010 10:54 am
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Uni-wale?
Replies: 85
Views: 95897

I've been pondering how to put gunwales on the Freedom Solo to minimize weight. Jay Morrison (lightjay) used the routed gunwale pictured on one of his ultralight canoes... I believe he used cedar which would have dented easily, but still soft enough to chisel off and replace without too much proble...
by Rick
Wed Dec 01, 2010 10:33 am
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Blackening ash gunnels
Replies: 4
Views: 3892

This where screws are worth the work... the outwale can simply be removed and sanded down. If the stain is too deep, replacement is also an option. If the outwale is glued on, maybe scraping away a little varnish and epoxy will reveal how deep the stain goes. Wetting the scratched area will show how...
by Rick
Fri Nov 26, 2010 10:39 am
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Inaugural Flip
Replies: 11
Views: 4526

You're a sick man, Asa...

PS... keep 'em coming.

PPS... the second photo isn't visible!

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by Rick
Wed Nov 24, 2010 11:22 am
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Inaugural Flip
Replies: 11
Views: 4526

AB, Something that might help prevent flipping, especially at the beginning, is keeping the head over the centerline (from bow to stern) of the canoe.... you may have flipped because your body weight (your center of gravity) extended out past the gunnels. With time this will probably become a reflex...
by Rick
Sun Nov 21, 2010 9:27 am
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Glassing tomorrow morning. Wish me luck!
Replies: 9
Views: 6026

May your glass have class... good luck!
by Rick
Tue Nov 09, 2010 10:58 am
Forum: Paddles, Techniques, Boat Transportation, Storage & Maintenance
Topic: Canoeing Safely
Replies: 10
Views: 21299

Cold water and hypothermia are probably the biggest problems in this area... the best remedy is to never swamp. Know the limits and stay ashore if it's getting too rough. Staying close to shore may help, along with a ditch kit. There's always a chance of swamping due to not paying attention, careles...
by Rick
Thu Nov 04, 2010 10:37 am
Forum: Choosing a Design
Topic: Wee Lassie II--suitable for Quetico?
Replies: 6
Views: 9213

...I haven't had a chance to see how she handles in wind and waves yet. I have seen pictures on flickr of a Wee Lassie II at Algonquin Park, so apparently they do get out canoe camping now and then. By all means test-paddle in rough seas for safety reasons, and for suitability and enjoyment... this...
by Rick
Fri Oct 29, 2010 9:35 am
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Light weight Canoe
Replies: 43
Views: 22755

BearLeeAlive, And on the topic of light weight, and considering that the hull in the Kite should be quite strong near the shear due to the sharp shoulder (hope I am using the right term here), I am thinking I could cut down on the size of the gunwales somewhat. I plan to mount a sliding seat on a pl...
by Rick
Mon Oct 18, 2010 8:32 am
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Light weight Canoe
Replies: 43
Views: 22755

Redbird, ...under 40 pounds if I am going solo. Length is secondary around 13 feet or less as long as it is not unstable or tipsy with 2 people. A 13' tandem canoe will most likely be a poor choice especially with two paddlers... it may float two, but it will be unsafe in waves and performance will ...
by Rick
Thu Oct 14, 2010 8:43 am
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Walnut Strips
Replies: 7
Views: 2884

Walnut is also harder than cedar so you'll spend more time sanding the hull smooth, especially on the inside. With a large canoe, thin strips (1/8) could result in too much hull flexing with body movement on the water which is bad for performance although I'm not sure of how much flex there actually...
by Rick
Sat Oct 02, 2010 10:16 am
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Hiawaths Table of Offsets
Replies: 10
Views: 4052

John, The other issue I have is that, at least with subsonic airfoils, a simple scale up or down does not always works as expected. I can't comment on the hydrodynamics relating to aerodynamic principles, but scaling up the Hiawatha so that length, width and depth all increase by the same proportion...
by Rick
Mon Sep 27, 2010 7:29 am
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Fishing Rod & Paddle Holder ?
Replies: 9
Views: 5005

I keep a telescopic rod and small tackle box in a day pack and can have it out and fishing in a minute. A telescopic rod won't be a quality rod but if the fish happen to be biting, it'll be good enough, especially for some dinner. I had a favorite fly rod stepped on and broken so I no longer bring t...
by Rick
Tue Sep 14, 2010 9:42 am
Forum: Choosing a Design
Topic: Who can give me a good advice....?
Replies: 4
Views: 14055

You might be able to find a composite version of a Prospector (eg. NovaCraft, Wenonah, Swift) somewhere in the Netherlands and after a test-paddle, decide whether there is enough room for you and two children. The 16' Prospector has been described as both a good solo paddled reversed and roomy enoug...