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by Slowfoot
Mon Jul 03, 2006 2:24 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Outfitting removal?
Replies: 10
Views: 9802

you might save yourself some work by not cutting the old foam completely out.

I thought about this, but didn't think I could cut it straight enough to make the new saddle fit right. Upon reflection, I really don't have anything to lose by trying - if I can't get a tight fit, I can just putty ...
by Slowfoot
Sun Jul 02, 2006 12:23 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Outfitting removal?
Replies: 10
Views: 9802

Outfitting removal?

I bought a used OC from a guy 2' shorter than me (Probe II with factory outfitting), and would like to get the saddle and knee cups and d-rings out in such a way that the new stuff glues in well and holds. I was planning on cutting most of the minicell out with a bread knife and then sanding down to ...
by Slowfoot
Tue May 02, 2006 10:48 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Rookie seeks advice on OC1's
Replies: 11
Views: 12238

Thanks to everyone for the advice. Now, a monkey wrench: I can get a very good deal on a used Mohawk Probe 12. Is this too small for me and/or too edgy for a beginner?

PS, ain't a single paddling shop within a 50 mile radius of Washington, DC that has a whitewater canoe in stock. Last time I ...
by Slowfoot
Tue Apr 25, 2006 7:13 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Rookie seeks advice on OC1's
Replies: 11
Views: 12238

Rookie seeks advice on OC1's

Hi, Y'all - I need some input on what kind of canoe I should buy.

On the negative side, I'm big (270), tall (6'5"), old (45) & creaky (knee and shoulder snap, crackle, & pop). I'm a reasonably good kayaker, though I haven't been in a canoe since I was 12 in grandpa's aluminum Sears job.

I'd like ...