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- Tue Jul 30, 2013 7:11 pm
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: Pump Adhesives
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6041
Re: Pump Adhesives
I don't glue them down any more. Three pumps were ruined by hull impact driving the impeller up tight to the pump housing (whereupon the motor fried), or by bending the impeller shaft. I now use D-rings and straps and a bit looser coupling. Doesn't seem to affect performance.
- Tue Jul 23, 2013 1:04 pm
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: Buying a used Spark--issues?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9266
Re: Buying a used Spark--issues?
The standard outfitting is the strap system. I am reasonably certain that there is no bulkhead option. If you want one you are probably going to have to build it yourself. An email to info@esquif.com ought to get you a definite answer.
- Thu Jul 18, 2013 5:21 pm
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: Buying a used Spark--issues?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9266
Re: Buying a used Spark--issues?
If you cannot find a suitable used one you should consider new. The new red camo looks great!
- Thu Jul 18, 2013 2:19 pm
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: Spark: how many thwarts?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4035
Re: Spark: how many thwarts?
It looks to me like the Spark in the picture is the owner's custom modification. As far as I know bulkhead outfitting is not a factory option and so must be custom. You can also see the D-ring patches of the original thigh strap outfitting still in place. My 2006 Spark had five thwarts while the 201...
- Thu Jul 18, 2013 1:46 pm
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: 2013 Open Canoe Slalom Nationals & North American Champs.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4089
Re: 2013 Open Canoe Slalom Nationals & North American Champs
The event deserves a five out of five stars rating. A hearty thank you to all the organizers, volunteers and participants that made it so much F-U-N!
- Thu Jan 03, 2013 5:40 am
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: Ledge well modification
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5435
Re: Ledge well modification
You should see what he does to his boats!h2sk1 wrote: I'm amazed that you get only a year or so out of the camera. Scary.
- Thu Sep 13, 2012 12:57 pm
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: Two boots or not two boots?: a drysuit question
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5061
Re: Two boots or not two boots?: a drysuit question
Get the drysuit with booties.
- Tue Sep 11, 2012 5:12 pm
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: CForum Support - subscription?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 9093
Re: CForum Support - subscription?
I'm guessing Louie is too PO'd to post here even if he was offered payment.
- Wed Sep 05, 2012 7:40 pm
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: OC1 knee straps?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6202
Re: OC1 knee straps?
Hey Lung,
You can get the webbing and plastic parts at REI.
I might have a few old but useable D-Ring patches I'll give you if you want them.
Fix that boat up and bring it to Wausau 9/15&16 (if you're not working)
Dave
You can get the webbing and plastic parts at REI.
I might have a few old but useable D-Ring patches I'll give you if you want them.
Fix that boat up and bring it to Wausau 9/15&16 (if you're not working)
Dave
- Tue Aug 21, 2012 11:32 pm
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: Spark... love or not love....
- Replies: 18
- Views: 8290
Re: Spark... love or not love....
Yes you will. I'll be bringing my Caption too so if you know any righties that want to tandem..Craig Smerda wrote:Will we see you racing it in Wausau this coming weekend ?
Dave
- Mon Aug 20, 2012 3:54 pm
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: Spark... love or not love....
- Replies: 18
- Views: 8290
Re: Spark... love or not love....
I don't agree with the 4x4 technique only comment. The Spark responds wonderfully to stern prys and draws. (YMMV) That said, strong cab-forward technique will pay dividends. I am on my second Spark, have left the saddle height untouched on both and could not be happier. I'm 5'11'' and 215 lbs so you...
- Fri Apr 06, 2012 8:20 pm
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: Another L'Edge question
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4176
Re: Another L'Edge question
There is a whole bunch of pedestal foam both front and back that D-Rings pads will glue to very nicely.
At least these would provide something to tie into. As others have suggested the floatation will hold things down.
At least these would provide something to tie into. As others have suggested the floatation will hold things down.
- Mon Mar 19, 2012 11:59 am
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: Wood gunnels?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 7618
Re: Wood gunnels?
A nice sharp drill with a diameter slightly larger than the shaft of the rivets. Drill on the folded end just until the folded/compressed end is cut away.sbroam wrote:New question - what's the best way to remove rivets from to take existing vinyl gunwales off?
Dave
- Sun Mar 11, 2012 4:26 pm
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: Rival equivalent
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5148
Re: Rival equivalent
I agree with Craig's list of contenders and you would not go wrong with any of them. Out of that group the Esquif Raven is (IMO) the closest in terms of boat shape, size and over-all handling. I paddled a Rival for several years and have spent a little time in the Raven. The Raven felt like I was ba...
- Sun Nov 06, 2011 10:59 pm
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: Hip Replacements and C Boating
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2586
Re: Hip Replacements and C Boating
Charlie, My sister-in-law (not a boater) had hip replacement last Spring. She was water skiing again by the end of the Summer. That was an activity that she had not been able to do for several years. I think you should have every expectation of getting back in the canoe and having a fine time - comp...