She's Done 16' Prospector

Stencil · Post by **Stencil** » Sun Feb 22, 2009 9:26 am

Well about a year after begining I'm done. A bit of sweat, a fair amount of frustration and a little perseverance. Was it all fun? No. Was it worthwhile? An unequivocal yes. The anticipation prior to the first paddle stroke --- I was like a kid at Christmas. And she paddles like a dream. So I would like to offer a sincere and heartfelt thankyou to all the people who answered my questions and calmed my fears especially the tireless Mr. Smith. You are the nicest group of people I have never met.
May your paddles be wet and your matches dry. Thanks again.
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Glen Smith · Post by **Glen Smith** » Sun Feb 22, 2009 9:34 am

Bravo! But in your state of excitement, you didn't post the photos.

Stencil · Post by **Stencil** » Sun Feb 22, 2009 9:38 am

Yeah Photos I tried and tried and tried and the more intelligent half tried and I gave up. Do you have to submit pics from a hosting site or is it possible direct from screen to you?
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Glen Smith · Post by **Glen Smith** » Sun Feb 22, 2009 9:42 am

They have to come from a host.

Rick · Post by **Rick** » Sun Feb 22, 2009 10:32 am

A great canoe with beautiful lines... all the best for your time spent paddling!

Stencil · Post by **Stencil** » Sun Feb 22, 2009 10:34 am

I fixed the link for you.

She is a true beauty!

Larry in Champaign · Post by **Larry in Champaign** » Sun Feb 22, 2009 11:13 am

Gorgeous boat! You can rightfully be very proud of your efforts. What wood did you use? I don’t envy you portaging though. That portage in the background looks like a killer! :shocked

Larry

Stencil · Post by **Stencil** » Sun Feb 22, 2009 12:21 pm

Used western red cedar harvested locally. Birch gunwales. Came in at 51 pounds. As to the "portage" in the backround ---- there is one mile of vertical relief from valley to top and though I have been up and down many times the boat is going to have make do with the view from the bottom.
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mtpocket · Post by **mtpocket** » Mon Feb 23, 2009 9:32 pm

Beautiful canoe and beautiful view from the bottom. I hope you enjoy both.

Don · Post by **Don** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 8:03 pm

Hi
Nice job on the canoe. The backdrop looks familiar -- if you don't mind, which valley is it and, if it is where I think, where did you find liquid water?
enjoy
don

Stencil · Post by **Stencil** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 3:24 pm

Kootenay valley. Spring-fed pond freezes only in the coldest weather and always opens again.
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Denis · Post by **Denis** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 10:19 pm

Nice boat and nice scenery!!! Must be tough to paddle in conditions like that!!!

Denis

Don · Post by **Don** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 8:22 pm

Hi
Thought that was likely where -- I have a nice view of the Bull River drainage from my place. Would like to see the boat in real life sometime if you are interested in showing it off. I also have a few strippers if a paddle interests you.
best
don

Glen Smith · Post by **Glen Smith** » Sun Mar 01, 2009 5:38 am

Around here, any places that look that nice are on private property!

sluggo · Post by **sluggo** » Mon Mar 02, 2009 4:15 am

Nice canoe, well done. I good choice for the area I think. I'm not sure exactly where you're located, but the rockies and semi-arid grassland are pretty distinctive. I"m hoping to have a paddle just north of you this summer, with a bit of luck and good timing.

cheers

The Bear Mountain Boat Shop

She's Done 16' Prospector

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