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by pblanc
Mon Jul 27, 2009 8:56 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Broken Nose Video from Saturday
Replies: 80
Views: 25135

Take back the water

Lost Tribe on warpath!
by pblanc
Mon Jul 27, 2009 8:03 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Broken Nose Video from Saturday
Replies: 80
Views: 25135

It seems some of you guys have the same technique for running Broken Nose that I do.

Who got credit for the kayak kill?
by pblanc
Sat Jul 25, 2009 1:32 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Props to Richard from Mohawk
Replies: 7
Views: 4215

I asked a question on another thread in this forum (the one about production moving to Chattanooga) which was not answered, so I'll repeat it here.

If one purchases a boat to be picked up in Chattanooga to be taken out of state immediately, is it required to pay TN state sales tax?
by pblanc
Thu Jul 23, 2009 5:19 pm
Forum: Boats and Gear for Sale
Topic: Dagger Cascade For Sale
Replies: 8
Views: 3410

If Elgotto does not buy your boat, I am interested. I sent you a PM.
by pblanc
Thu Jul 23, 2009 5:00 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Old-timers weekend on the Hiwassee
Replies: 4
Views: 3246

We were there both Sat and Sunday. Although there were quite a few folks there on Sun, there were more than I had ever seen on that river on Sat AM.
by pblanc
Wed Jul 22, 2009 9:26 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Old-timers weekend on the Hiwassee
Replies: 4
Views: 3246

Old-timers weekend on the Hiwassee

Interesting past weekend on the Hiwasee. I never saw so many boats putting on as I did Saturday morning, and I thought I had entered a time warp. I saw a lot of boats I hadn't seen for a while, at least not in one place, and a few I hadn't seen. A partial list: Dagger Prophet, Blue Hole Suburst (I),...
by pblanc
Tue Jul 07, 2009 7:17 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Boat selection problems...
Replies: 22
Views: 9503

If you go to NOC be sure to try the Esquif Spark. I too loved the Viper 12. Had one and sold it years ago to buy a Dagger Prophet. Still have the Prophet and love it too. Upon the advice of Louie and some others here, i have turned it around and am paddling it "backwards " now. And I think it is bet...
by pblanc
Thu Jul 02, 2009 9:53 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Mohawk Canoes moving to Chatt.
Replies: 3
Views: 2171

If a new boat is pickup up at your Chattanooga facility to be taken out of state, is it necessary to pay TN sales tax?
by pblanc
Wed Jul 01, 2009 3:30 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Easy water this weekend?
Replies: 6
Views: 2679

The Loyalsock is a nice creek but it is usually pretty low this time of year, and according to the guage readings, it is pretty low right now. My guess is, while it may be too low to do a day trip, there may be enough water at one or two rapids to test you outfitting.
by pblanc
Wed Jul 01, 2009 1:11 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: The Garden State
Replies: 14
Views: 4126

The Delaware River is pretty tame (Class I with a couple of widely-spaced Class IIs) but it can be a delightful float trip and a great way to introduce your family to river paddling, if you wish to. Probably not best suited for a Taureau, however. Nescopek Creek (Class II+) near the junction of I 80...
by pblanc
Fri Jun 26, 2009 3:09 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Airbags for Spark
Replies: 3
Views: 1627

My guess is

either 54"s or 60"s would work.

Harmony is now selling what appear to be the old nylon Voyager canoe flotation bags in 54" and 60" lengths: http://www.harmonygear.com/products/203803?n=1
by pblanc
Fri Jun 26, 2009 3:03 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Gluing D-Rings where Vynabond won't work
Replies: 3
Views: 2147

Stabond

Mike Yee recommends using Stabond to reoutfit Royalex canoes in which the inner vinyl layer has been damaged or stripped. Stabond is an MEK-based adhesive. Actually, I would just try to get the foam and glue residue off. I have generally been able to do that using a mild abrasive pad (like the green...
by pblanc
Tue Jun 23, 2009 4:02 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Glueing Minicell
Replies: 10
Views: 3669

Weldwood

Don't just mark the perimeter of the knee pad contact area on the hull. Make an "indexing mark" that goes out at a 45 degree diagonal from each corner of the pad. That will be much easier to see so as you make contact with the boat, and the pad will be easier to align. Put a coat on the foam first. ...
by pblanc
Tue Jun 23, 2009 3:31 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Glueing Minicell
Replies: 10
Views: 3669

I assume you meant knee pads?

Like most people, I use DAP Weldwood contact cement, widely available, in a red and black can. The foam soaks it up quickly. Using the standard formulation, I use three coats on the foam, and usually 2 coats on the hull, to assure a good bond. There is a gel formulation that I have never used that s...
by pblanc
Thu Jun 18, 2009 3:32 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Spokane area boating?
Replies: 5
Views: 1746

Spokane

I have no direct experience, but my daughter was married in Spokane 2 years ago. I was very impressed with the city and with the clear water of the Spokane River (Class II - III) running through it. The brother of my daughter's father-in-law and his wife run it regularly, and I got the impression th...