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Boundary Waters Quetico Forum Group Forum: Solo Tripping Anyone make thier own solo canoe ? |
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04/02/2016 10:04AM
Thanks. I started with the NW Canoe Merlin design. I increased the size by 3.8% to make it a 38 Special. I modified the bow and stern to get rid of some of the rocker, and used the Canoecraft method with the end stems rather than the NW Canoe method.
"Hold on, I think I can get in without getting my feet wet."....SPLASH...
04/02/2016 10:26PM
Yeah Guys !
Now that's what I'm talking about !!
I've built canoes for years, but always group paddled and ended up in a tandem all the time. I've done a few over night solos. But am looking for a longer solo trip.
Thanks Ben and Alan !
Jim
Now that's what I'm talking about !!
I've built canoes for years, but always group paddled and ended up in a tandem all the time. I've done a few over night solos. But am looking for a longer solo trip.
Thanks Ben and Alan !
Jim
Keep your paddle wet and your seat dry!
05/02/2016 08:29AM
quote jfinn: "Alan,
That is a very nice looking craft. How many have you built and what is the design?
John"
Thanks, John. My 7th stripper is in progress now and I've built one full composite hull with another one 75% done. The designs are my own. The one pictured above was built with the intention of taking me and my dog down the full length of the Bloodvein River and then turning around to paddle back upstream to the put-in. We successfully completed the task in 30 days last summer. I was so happy with the design that I built a carbon/kevlar version over the winter and we plan to do an even longer trip this summer; downstream and back again of course.
16.5' long x 30" wide. Lots of flare above the waterline in the bow for shedding waves and to give the dog enough room in front of the pack.
Alan
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