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by Bob P
Mon Nov 13, 2017 2:53 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: car roof racks
Replies: 5
Views: 4928

Re: car roof racks

My 2015 Mazda had what I would call marginal mounting points for the rack: One bolt per corner, and only about 75cm longitudinal distance between them. I drilled and tapped additional holes so that I had 2 holes at each corner, and bent and drilled the Thule legs (originally made for gutters) so tha...
by Bob P
Thu Sep 07, 2017 9:23 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Specs on Old Town Pathfinder Canoe?
Replies: 5
Views: 10049

Re: Specs on Old Town Pathfinder Canoe?

For an extra $50, you could also get aluminum gunwales. My first solo "whitewater" boat. I think I bought mine around 1978.
by Bob P
Thu Aug 10, 2017 12:28 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: It's here......the 20/20.
Replies: 14
Views: 15329

Re: Coming soon......

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by Bob P
Tue May 09, 2017 1:51 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Thigh straps
Replies: 3
Views: 5073

Re: Thigh straps

If you can't find anything commercially available, most upholstery shops can make something exactly to your specs. It helps if you show up with the flat strapping and Velcro though.
by Bob P
Tue May 09, 2017 1:44 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Batmax upper weigth limit ?
Replies: 3
Views: 6553

Re: Batmax upper weigth limit ?

It's been a long time, but I remember the Batmax as being fairly high volume compared to all but the later (Extrabat-on) designs. At 150 lbs, I had a very hard time doing pivots.
by Bob P
Thu Apr 27, 2017 1:09 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Repairing hold-down on a Royalite boat.
Replies: 7
Views: 7317

Re: Repairing hold-down on a Royalite boat.

phreon wrote: Unless somebody can tell me a way to verify it's vinyl?
Just spread a little on an unused area on the hull. Once dry, try to peal it off.
by Bob P
Wed Apr 26, 2017 12:11 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Repairing hold-down on a Royalite boat.
Replies: 7
Views: 7317

Re: Repairing hold-down on a Royalite boat.

From my research, Royalite and Royalex use the same materials, only the thicknesses are different. You get vinyl either way. My Spark is Royalite and Vynabond worked well. Just don't use too much.
by Bob P
Tue Apr 18, 2017 10:13 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Do I need a custom skirt?
Replies: 12
Views: 12271

Re: Do I need a custom skirt?

You can increase the friction on a plastic rim by the addition of cloth electrical tape.
by Bob P
Tue Apr 18, 2017 12:57 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Do I need a custom skirt?
Replies: 12
Views: 12271

Re: Do I need a custom skirt?

I've got a custom-size Snapdragon River Trek skirt. It's very good overall, but I put on a little Goop to protect the edge where my paddle shaft tends to increase the wear. I would definitely buy another one. My boat has a weird cockpit, so I had to send them a template, but the skirt fits perfectly.
by Bob P
Sat Mar 25, 2017 10:47 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Rebuilding paddle blade
Replies: 3
Views: 5435

Re: Rebuilding paddle blade

I've repaired a bunch of paddles over the years. It's not too hard. You'll need a way to sandwich/clamp the repair material to the blade remnant. 1. Grind and taper your original blade material at least 1" from the current edge. 2. Lay up one side at a time, extending the material well past where yo...
by Bob P
Sun Jan 08, 2017 7:30 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Cold hands
Replies: 7
Views: 5214

Re: Cold hands

Make your own. Note that these will stretch over a canoe paddle handle, so a closing method is unnecessary.
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If you need more warmth, wear some non-cotton glove liners.
by Bob P
Mon Nov 21, 2016 7:52 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Your Favorite Road Trip Vehicle
Replies: 14
Views: 10984

Re: Your Favorite Road Trip Vehicle

This is what I got (and modified) for my trips. It only weighs 800 lbs so I can tow it behind my Mazda. I can also get an open canoe on top, if required. It's tiny inside, but there's enough room to sleep and sit at a small desk. The "kitchen" area is accessible through the rear hatch. http://www.hi...
by Bob P
Fri Oct 14, 2016 11:22 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: C1 and Oc1 Outfitting Ideas and Photos.
Replies: 3
Views: 3600

Re: C1 and Oc1 Outfitting Ideas and Photos.

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by Bob P
Mon Oct 03, 2016 6:26 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: NRS Velocity, any experience?
Replies: 4
Views: 4619

Re: NRS Velocity, any experience?

Looking for some new water shoes and have been debating the Velocity boots. Does anyone have any experience with them in a kneeling position? None local to try out so I would be trying blind which is not ideal, but you do what you gotta do. Do you curl your toes or do you keep the tops of your feet...
by Bob P
Fri Aug 05, 2016 12:08 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Saddle height too high?
Replies: 14
Views: 10467

Re: Saddle height too high?

johnd wrote:Have you tried yoga? :lol:
"Coincidentally" enough, I meditated (and did Yoga) in a kneeing position long before I started paddling...