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by vann evans
Thu Oct 31, 2019 10:58 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Hornet and Magnet comparisons
Replies: 11
Views: 15680

Re: Hornet and Magnet comparisons

Just for the record, Bob P is the designer of the Hornet. I met him once several years ago in the Ingles parking lot in Bryson City. I started talking to him because he had several unusual cboats on his racks. I told him that we had 2 Hornets and thanked him for the design. we had a great discussion...
by vann evans
Wed Oct 30, 2019 8:31 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Hornet and Magnet comparisons
Replies: 11
Views: 15680

Re: Hornet and Magnet comparisons

Russell-so glad you are liking the Hornet. After talking with you, I felt like you would enjoy the speed factor.Tell everyone that we still have another one in the same condition for sale
paddle safe
Vann Evans
by vann evans
Wed Oct 30, 2019 8:22 pm
Forum: Boats and Gear for Sale
Topic: 7 C-1s for sale
Replies: 1
Views: 4534

Re: 7 C-1s for sale

We have sold 4 c-1s so far-the new blue plastic Atom, the blue used plastic Atom, the blue used Hornet and the new blue glass Atom.
so we still have 3 c-1s for sale-a new purple glass Atom, a used plastic purple Atom and a used purple Hornet.
thanks for spreading the word!
Vann
by vann evans
Wed Oct 09, 2019 7:49 pm
Forum: Boats and Gear for Sale
Topic: 7 C-1s for sale
Replies: 1
Views: 4534

7 C-1s for sale

C-1s for Sale We are downsizing and selling part of the fleet. We have 7 C-1s for sale: 1 New Stock Plastic Atom 2 New Custom Composite Atoms 2 Used Custom Plastic Atoms 2 Used Custom Composite Millbrook Hornets Pictures, descriptions and prices of all boats can be seen here https://photos.app.goo.g...
by vann evans
Sun Jun 21, 2015 10:17 pm
Forum: Boats and Gear for Sale
Topic: Dagger Ovation wanted
Replies: 0
Views: 2523

Dagger Ovation wanted

I am looking for a Dagger Ovation. The hull must be in very good condition. I am not concerned about any outfitting, gunnels, thwarts, etc-I can repair or replace any of these parts. I am in NC, but will travel a reasonable distance.
thanks
Vann
by vann evans
Tue Sep 28, 2010 1:53 am
Forum: Boats and Gear for Sale
Topic: river tourer wanted
Replies: 0
Views: 953

river tourer wanted

would like to find a used Wenonah Spirit II(royalex) or Bell Alaskan or something comparable. Need a boat that will carry a lot of gear and handle class 2. Please email whitewaterevans@earthlink.net or call 919-967-3265. Thanks for any leads.

Vann Evans
by vann evans
Wed Sep 22, 2010 12:35 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Ovation by Dagger comments?
Replies: 15
Views: 12097

The measurements that I gave were actual thwart lengths. I will give additional measurements that shows the distance from the bow(actual royalex) to the center of the thwart: bow to thwart thwart length 13 12 3/4 36 20 3/4 78 1/2 24 97 1/2 20 1/2 123 1/2 11 I paddled mine (with the thwarts shortened...
by vann evans
Tue Sep 21, 2010 3:06 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Repair Resin for Royalex
Replies: 5
Views: 1828

I would use a kevlar skid plate kit for the stern. Follow the directions closely and it will work fine. I use West system Epoxy for most royalex repairs. I think the key to good adhesion is a)cleaning the royalex thoroughly and then using acetone LIGHTLY to remove any chemical , oil or other substan...
by vann evans
Tue Sep 21, 2010 2:58 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: wood paddle refinish question
Replies: 12
Views: 2883

I have been using Mitchell paddles for years-refinished them all the time.Sand the shaft lightly-start with 80, then 100 and finally 120. don't take off wood-just the finish and gray spots. After you sand the shaft, use masking tape and newspaper to cover the blade and handle. Use spray polyurethane...
by vann evans
Tue Sep 21, 2010 2:48 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Ovation by Dagger comments?
Replies: 15
Views: 12097

I was on Team Dagger when the Ovation was first introduced by Dagger. My wife and I both got one of the first boats available and still paddle them today. I talked with Steve Scarborough about the boat, it's characteristics and how/why it was designed. he told me the boat had been designed as an all...
by vann evans
Fri Aug 06, 2010 2:44 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: River running c-2
Replies: 25
Views: 12544

my wife(Laura) and I have paddled C-2 together since 1985. we bought a Seda end holer from John Dolbear at NOC after watching the Haller brothers(Lecky and Fritz) race C2 on the Nanny. We went through 4 or 5 Hydra duets , a Grokshark, had a Patriot custom made for us and then had Dagger build a cut-...
by vann evans
Tue Jul 10, 2007 12:47 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Any Hornets in the Northeast?
Replies: 9
Views: 5804

c boaters in Utah

Hi Deb, I was just about to respond to your earlier post about Hornets when I saw this post---double answer. My wife and I have 2 hornets-both located in Utah. we live in chapel Hill, NC but have a good friend that lives in Moab, Utah. we have done several Utah and "out west "paddling trips, so left...
by vann evans
Wed Jun 21, 2006 8:47 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Royalex repair ?
Replies: 14
Views: 9016

royalex repair

I have had very good luck using the kevlar felt that comes with crunch pad kits. There are two sizes available--"whitewater" and "expedition". The expedition size is almost twice as long as the standard size. Both kits come with 2 part epoxy . Follow the directions. One additional thing is to stretc...
by vann evans
Tue Jan 31, 2006 2:55 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: OC2 Outfitting - Nexus
Replies: 4
Views: 3088

OC2 outfitting-Nexus

I have always had good luck outfiting tandem boats using a combination of the methods noted above. I would agree that maximum manuerivability is achieved by putting the paddlers closer together. In our c-2, the stern paddler(me-175#) is exactly one arm's length behind the bow paddler(her-135#). We h...
by vann evans
Wed Nov 23, 2005 10:05 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Mohawk canoes?
Replies: 27
Views: 14469

mohawk canoes

2 items- First, Mohawk. A good friend who was about to buy a Viper called Mohawk today and spoke with one of the owners. He said that indeed production had stopped, that there were no more Vipers, that Mohawk was entertaining and reviewing offers to purchase the company and also that he was fairly s...