The Bear Mountain Boat Shop

Maybe I should put my right foot in the water ,would,t that help correct my problem? I have had 2 other people paddle my boat(double paddle) and they had the same problem.The boat is fast but you have to keep making corrections for where you are going and that is tiresome. The idea that the boat may...

For some reason my Rob Roy pulls to the left no matter which direction the wind is coming from. I am wondering if a keel would help keep it on a straight line or is something else going on that I might correct. I don't think that I am putting anymore power into my right stroke but I have to keep mak...

That will work for me Glen,simple and doesn't take alot of time to make. I have whole bag of those vinyl protectors laying around so I will put them to use.
Thanks Dale

I have just completed a MC 13 and realy like having the foot pegs in there to give me the xtra stability, I also have a ROB ROY and am considering installing foot pegs in it. My question is, has anyone installed foot pegs in their Rob Roy or Wee Lassie and have any comments on doing so. Thanks, Dale...

I am ready to install a seat in my Rob Roy and am wondering what others have done as far as making the seat permanent or removeable? The pictures I have seen of other Rob Roys mostly don't show any seats in them. What I'm thinking about doing is to epoxy 2 rails on the bottom of the canoe and mount ...

Thanks for the suggestions, you guys helped make up my mind to purchase a ferrule and be able to use it feathered or not, also being able to brake it down to a decent size is something I overlooked. thanks,DaleI

I am ready to make a double paddle for my almost finished Rob Roy and am wondering if anyone has any suggestions whether I should feather the blades 60 or 90 degrees or leave them on the same plane? this will be my first at using a double paddle and want to keep it simple. thanks Dale