The Bear Mountain Boat Shop

How does the density compare to cedar?
Is it a pretty wood?
-I know it is a whitish wood, but does it not have black streaks in it.

Doug


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25 miles ....a spray cover of some nature.
A kayak?

Doug

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Beautiful craft,
Beautiful waters,
Beautiful photographs.


Doug



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May be of interest,
http://www.greenval.com/FAQgunwales.html

Doug

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Greetings I am looking for instructions for making a kayak seat out of minicel foam.
Any good instructions out there?
I am looking for hip & knee bracing as well.

Thanks,
Doug


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Hate to ask this here; but has anyone have any dealings with One Ocean Kayaks?

http://www.oneoceankayaks.com/
(Cape Ann Expedition)

Doug


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As a side issue, I do not believe a boat identifiction number is required in Canada.

For (private) insurance , is a boat identifiction number required?
(I would think it is a good idea)


Doug


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How do "you" portage your kayak?

Looking for ideas on (kayak) carts?
Any particular one recommended?
Anyone ever make a yoke for one?

Doug


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How do "you" portage your kayak?

Looking for any thoughts on these (kayak) carts?
Any particular one recommended?
Anyone ever make a yoke for one?

Doug


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I (tung) oiled mine.
There is a sag of about 3/4" and it is so comfortable.
Natural cane is very comfortable to sit on.
It does not sweat, even after hours of July - August paddling.

Doug


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Cool idea, Looks great.
How nerve racking was it to cut out a "swoop" pattern?
What kind of saw gave you that detail?
Was the boat very stable after the cut? (prior to the inserts)

Doug


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Solo canoe, Osprey, http://www.greenval.com/osprey.html

Doug


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May want to ask here as well, http://www.myccr.com/SectionForums

Doug


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I have seen and heard several builder refer to "cruising speed" of hulls.
What is cruising speed a measurement of?
What are the variables and calculations?
(not all paddlers are created equal)

Doug


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North Star,
http://www.laughingloon.com/north.star.html
very nice

Doug


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