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by vzap
Tue Apr 21, 2009 1:23 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Spoon bladed paddles
Replies: 15
Views: 4798

scoop blade

I make a scoop blade paddle that has an ash and mahogany or cypress laminated curved handle; I call it a re-curve shaft. Excellent feel. Great power and no flutter. The curve adds strength and allows it to stow beautifully as a back-up w/o getting in the way. Still working on the weight thing (the p...
by vzap
Sun Apr 19, 2009 1:43 pm
Forum: Boats and Gear for Sale
Topic: Kevlar Sunburst
Replies: 0
Views: 1289

Kevlar Sunburst

Kevlar Sunburst Might be the only surving one (certainly has to be in best condition of any survivors); there were only 15 or so made. No fuzz--none. No heavy gouges--just scratches. One small fracture high above waterline and a couple of small repairs-none below waterline. I bought it to re-fit int...
by vzap
Sun Apr 19, 2009 1:14 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Removing outfitting? Converting an OC-1 to an OC-2
Replies: 14
Views: 5039

outfitting removal

Any of the outfitting installed with common contact cement will (with time) lose its grip by simply soaking it in water. If you have a swimming pool just sink the boat and forget about it. If not, try supporting the bottom of the boat with sand or some other form fitting material and add water until...
by vzap
Fri Apr 17, 2009 10:29 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Kevlar Sunburst
Replies: 4
Views: 2068

That's a logical explaination. I'll check for the marks.

Thanks
by vzap
Thu Apr 16, 2009 1:20 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Kevlar Sunburst
Replies: 4
Views: 2068

Didn't explain the situation properly. There are three holes in the gunnel on each side of the boat and on each end of the boat; 12 holes total. Sort of like there might have been an adjustable seat fore and aft.

See ya at ALF again next year.
by vzap
Wed Apr 15, 2009 11:40 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Kevlar Sunburst
Replies: 4
Views: 2068

Kevlar Sunburst

I finally got the Kevlar Sunburst I've had my eye on for several months and would like to get more info on its original layout. It is presently rigged w/ a solo pedistal but it has holes drilled into the gunnels as if there had been a seat mounted in the front and in the rear. If anyone out there CB...
by vzap
Tue Apr 07, 2009 12:55 pm
Forum: Boats and Gear for Sale
Topic: WTB - Any OC1 or OC2 Composite downriver racers?
Replies: 8
Views: 3777

Kevlar Sunburst

Would you be interested in a Kevlar Sunburst? It's been up-side down and unused in a garage for 10 or more years. There is a 2" x 1/2" fracture in the Kevlar that can easily be repaired w/o being obvious. Presently rigged for solo but was designed to be either. Length is roughly 14' 3"
Vince
by vzap
Wed Mar 25, 2009 10:04 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: My ALF, 2009
Replies: 14
Views: 5530

Camp Stinking Eagle?

I thought mine name for Soaring Eagle was pretty good (Camp Roaring Eagle) but your's is better.

What a hoot paddling with and meeting all you guys. Looking forward to meeting all again on the river somewhere.

Vince
by vzap
Fri Mar 20, 2009 8:48 pm
Forum: Boats and Gear for Sale
Topic: Sunburst Gunnels
Replies: 0
Views: 1039

Sunburst Gunnels

I have a straight set of Sunburst gunnels for $125.00 in Suwanee Ga. (north of Atlanta)
Vince
by vzap
Thu Jan 01, 2009 12:12 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Shoulder Pains
Replies: 2
Views: 1416

shoulder pain

Try experimenting with a shorter paddle. It's quicker to get to your off-side and allows more "shock absorber" travel in your arm/shoulder therefore lessening the chance of shoulder injury from the unexpected rock or other bottom contact. nitro vinny
by vzap
Thu Jan 01, 2009 12:07 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Newbie Paddle Questions
Replies: 12
Views: 4967

paddle length

I'm 5'10" somewhat dis-praportionatly long armed and used to use a 60" paddle. Stayed that way a while. Paddled with a short paddle advocate once. Tried his short paddle and wound up cutting my 60" paddle to 52". Sound nuts? Try it you'll like it. Lessens the chance of a shoulder dis-location also. ...
by vzap
Wed Dec 31, 2008 10:53 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: White water canoebie?
Replies: 12
Views: 7051

which boat

Been canoeing for 30 +- years and ww canoeing for 6 years. Started with an XL-13 went to a Nitro, then a Vertige, then then an Taureau, back to a Nitro and now have an Ocoee. Sounds like your journey and mine have been similar. The Ocoee was too advanced for me until I had paddled the Taureau. Dumpe...
by vzap
Sun Nov 23, 2008 2:12 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: 3-M structural adhesive vs. West Systems G-Flex epoxy?
Replies: 2
Views: 1900

hull repair

If you get on the Georgia Canoeing Association site to ask this question there is a person there who is a wealth of knowledge and could readily answer your question. Don't want to give his name for obvious reasons.
Hope this helps. Nitro Vinny