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- Sat Jun 12, 2004 8:31 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: How long?
- Replies: 17
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Two hundred hours to build a stripper seemed to be the going rate reading around on the net before I started building the Huron, but it'll probably turn out to be double that. I started out lofting the stations from CanoeCraft, and building the strongback - maybe being too careful and precise with s...
- Sat Jun 12, 2004 8:09 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Hi! and an update
- Replies: 1
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- Mon Jun 07, 2004 6:49 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Owners of 16 Foot Redbirds
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8169
Hi, Bernie, Here's what Steve Killing has to say about stability - the Redbird is rated at 92, same as the Huron Cruiser, with a lower number indicating less stability and comfort. A Stability factor of 111 is comfortable for all novices - the Freedom 17'9 A satiability of 100 is comfortable for mos...
- Sat Jun 05, 2004 9:07 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Owners of 16 Foot Redbirds
- Replies: 9
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I haven't paddled a Redbird, but from earlier comments here and there, the design feels tippy to some, with the initial stability poor, and secondary stabilty being good (stable paddled heeled over or in waves). Shortening the hull should allow the canoe to turn more easily, but track straight line ...
- Wed Jun 02, 2004 10:19 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: I need a solo canoe
- Replies: 3
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Hi, Mike, I also prefer to alternate kneeling and sitting, a comfortable canoe on long paddles is worth spending some time on.... have you tried installing a temporary makeshift seat or kneeling thwart, to see how the canoe handles with a highe rseat that has enough room underneath for kneeling? Som...
- Thu May 27, 2004 9:30 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Looking for pics of a Wanigan
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7108
I've been thinking of building one, but the weight of the box has kept me off.
Here's some plans and drawings, with description and comments:
http://www.hadfield.ca/Gear/grub_box.html
Here's some plans and drawings, with description and comments:
http://www.hadfield.ca/Gear/grub_box.html