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by Brendan
Sun Jan 27, 2013 8:18 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: adhesive for nylon
Replies: 8
Views: 7454

adhesive for nylon

I have an old backpack rain cover that I have cut to use as a cockpit cover. I put it over the cockpit, stretched bungee cord around and now need to either sew (I'd like to avoid this) or somehow glue the nylon around the bungee. Before I spend money on a can of aerosol adhesive, I thought I'd check...
by Brendan
Mon Nov 19, 2012 3:11 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Cataract surgery -- any TOG's have implants??
Replies: 3
Views: 1991

Re: Cataract surgery -- any TOG's have implants??

Interestingly enough, I wasn't TOG when I had a lens implant. I developed a cataract as a result of an eye injury (right eye) and in 1991 I had a lens implant. I have had no problems at all with the procedure or the lens. I would imagine that the technology and the procedure has only improved since ...
by Brendan
Fri Jul 20, 2012 7:04 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: C-Boaters with nose plugs?
Replies: 97
Views: 31063

Re: C-Boaters with nose plugs?

Nose Plugs?! We don't need no stinkin nose plugs! Big Al- thanks for sharing the photo of the dudes nasal hardware. The added weight might help him to keep his head under and actually assist with his roll. On the other hand, it would be messy if he snagged a rock with thoase rings! Could make rescue...
by Brendan
Thu May 24, 2012 4:02 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: RiverRock
Replies: 4
Views: 2066

RiverRock

Props go out to two of the C-Boat Moderators! Kneal and Mike W. represented the single bladers at this past weekends Dominion Riverrock, held on the beautiful James River in Richmond, VA. The event was a boatercross challenge with the course being laid out by Jon Lugbil. Racers included Eric Jackson...
by Brendan
Mon Apr 30, 2012 8:37 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Looking for info on some older river guide books
Replies: 7
Views: 3270

Re: Looking for info on some older river guide books

Those are great books- good information and very funny. While boats and paddlers have advanced a great deal since then the humor holds true today. I still have an old Neely T-shirt- it shows an open boat with two paddlers going down river with cows glaring at them from both sides of the river- title...
by Brendan
Fri Dec 23, 2011 1:33 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: floatation
Replies: 7
Views: 4935

Re: floatation

Thanks for the responses and offers- I picked up a set of bags and now need to set the boat up. Happy holidays to all :D
by Brendan
Sat Dec 10, 2011 4:02 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: floatation
Replies: 7
Views: 4935

floatation

It's been a long time since I outfitted an open boat. I need float bags for an Ovation. What manufacturer do you recommend? I am guessing I need 54" or 60" bags. Thanks for your responses.
by Brendan
Tue Oct 18, 2011 1:12 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Is this new material - in your future ?
Replies: 6
Views: 2832

I read about this earlier today in Discovery magazine. They made a sample of it out of Girl Scout Cookies (shortbread) with the explanation that everything is carbon, and at high temperatures they can create graphene- however, it is not feasible to use the cookies for this application. Idid wonder i...
by Brendan
Mon Jul 18, 2011 9:50 pm
Forum: Boats and Gear for Sale
Topic: Probe 12 II & Piranha (No longer offered for sale)
Replies: 10
Views: 4157

It is called capitalism- one person has a product another wants. If both people agree to a fair price, the deal is struck. If Blackhawk is willing to invest his capital on a risk that he can sell the boats for more than he paid, more power to him. I understand that River Karma might run counter to t...
by Brendan
Mon Jul 18, 2011 9:50 pm
Forum: Boats and Gear for Sale
Topic: Probe 12 II & Piranha (No longer offered for sale)
Replies: 10
Views: 4157

It is called capitalism- one person has a product another wants. If both people agree to a fair price, the deal is struck. If Blackhawk is willing to invest his capital on a risk that he can sell the boats for more than he paid, more power to him. I understand that River Karma might run counter to t...
by Brendan
Wed Jun 08, 2011 3:54 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: boat repair
Replies: 7
Views: 2532

boat repair

I have no experience in glass boat repair, so bear with me. I would like opinions on what material to use to fill small scrapes in the bottom of the boat- these are mostly deep scratches through the gel coat, but not through to the fiber (but close). I've researched this some and found some product ...
by Brendan
Sun May 15, 2011 4:02 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: TOG represents!
Replies: 4
Views: 2093

TOG represents!

Check out the photo's of the Richmond RiverRock at www.coastals.org/forum (Trip reports) to see our own Mike W. going off the Redbull Ramp in his C-1- His TOG sticker is visible in one of the shots- way to go Mike- I was paddling this morning hoping to see the finals, but it was shut down. Kneal is ...
by Brendan
Thu Mar 03, 2011 12:13 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Question about Blue Hole OCA.
Replies: 6
Views: 3809

I have had mine since the mid-80's- It was my solo WW boat for years until smaller boats came around. I use it for river camping and fishing. Stable and bomber built. There are certainly better designs for tripping, but if you can pick one up for a decent price, you won't be disappointed.
by Brendan
Sun Feb 27, 2011 9:30 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: saddle
Replies: 6
Views: 2640

saddle

I had a chance to buy a used solo boat ( Ovation- I know, I have read the knocks about it on the forum),but this boat is essentially in new condition and I couldn't pass up on the deal. It comes outfitted with a perception saddle (hard plastic molded black thing). I have always used foam saddles- I ...
by Brendan
Tue Dec 21, 2010 4:39 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: How does Fear affect your paddling?
Replies: 74
Views: 18668

It is imperative that we all recognize that there is inherent risk to WW boating, and that each of us has the personal responsibility to decide where and what we boat. There are a multitude of reasons we boat and all are valid. I do worry that there is a certain element of fundamentalism going on ( ...