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by dixie_boater
Mon Feb 27, 2017 11:07 am
Forum: Boats and Gear for Sale
Topic: Wanted
Replies: 7
Views: 9162

Re: Wanted

I have a Mad River OutrageX I'd sell. No outfitting. Made 2013 according to hull number. Tabasco color. Paddled on a river once by previous owner. No outfitting. I can send pictures if you're interested. Located in Atlanta area.
by dixie_boater
Wed Jan 04, 2017 11:15 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: T formex news?
Replies: 4
Views: 4684

Re: T formex news?

The Esquif website has been updated with a description of T-formex construction. Each of their canoes that were made of Royalex now list T-formex as the hull material. I wonder when these canoes will be available to the public. I'm hoping they're shipping these boats to the states this spring. Anyon...
by dixie_boater
Thu Mar 03, 2016 7:49 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Interesting Question from a Long Time Paddling Friend
Replies: 9
Views: 7946

Re: Interesting Question from a Long Time Paddling Friend

I began paddling canoes in the early 80's and was very active until the early 90's. My wife and I had children at the end of that time period. Consequently, I began to paddle less often and my core group of boating friends drifted away from the sport. In 2001 I bought a new Whitesell and became an a...
by dixie_boater
Tue Jul 08, 2014 2:58 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Question re. Royalex deterioration over many years
Replies: 13
Views: 9820

Re: Question re. Royalex deterioration over many years

I have a 26 year old Whitesell Piranha that has been stored indoors since it was purchased. Despite limited use the hull has deteriorated. It has become stiff and cracks when the boat hits rocks, particularly on the stern and chine areas. The Royalex has become brittle with age. Unless you intend to...
by dixie_boater
Mon May 05, 2014 11:20 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Canoe Prototype and Test Hull Question
Replies: 4
Views: 2646

Canoe Prototype and Test Hull Question

I recently saw a group of hulls that were made by Dagger for test purposes. The hulls were made with thin wood strips and glass, but without gunwales. There were glassed-in anchors for thigh straps installed with knee pads. I was told these hulls were considered to be plugs. My question is what stag...
by dixie_boater
Wed Feb 26, 2014 12:59 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Drysuit cleaning
Replies: 9
Views: 7599

Re: Drysuit cleaning

I also need to clean my suit. I purchased Nikwax Tech Wash to clean it, but am not sure if I should hand wash the suit or use my washing machine. Has anyone washed a Kokatat GMER in a front loading machine using Tech Wash?
by dixie_boater
Sun Nov 24, 2013 2:15 pm
Forum: Boats and Gear for Sale
Topic: Dagger Caption Hull - Free - GONE TO NEW HOME
Replies: 2
Views: 1740

Dagger Caption Hull - Free - GONE TO NEW HOME

This red hull has ABS patches and still floats, but is a beater. Made in 2003. It was replaced with another Caption and has sat on sawhorses in my backyard for four years. No outfitting. It could be made serviceable. Located in Atlanta. Free to anyone willing to pick up or meet me in ATL area. Dropp...
by dixie_boater
Sat Apr 27, 2013 2:56 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Substitutes for vinyl glue
Replies: 10
Views: 5051

Re: Substitutes for vinyl glue

Goodyear Pliobond is another substitute for vynabond. I've used it for bonding vinyl anchors to Royalex. This adhesive was recommended by the Blue Hole Canoe Co in the late 70's for bonding anchors to their hulls. I still see Pliobond on the shelf of hardware stores. It works very much like vynabond...
by dixie_boater
Fri Jan 18, 2013 1:42 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Life expectancy of a drysuit
Replies: 16
Views: 10320

Re: Life expectancy of a drysuit

I have gotten 6 years out of a Kokatat Gore-tex suit paddling OC-1. Other than wrist and neck gasket replacement and a few small leaks that were easily fixed the suit hasn't had any problems. I put 303 on the gaskets every other trip. The socks are starting to get small leaks, but since they're the ...
by dixie_boater
Thu Oct 18, 2012 9:05 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: no water in Georgia
Replies: 9
Views: 4113

Re: no water in Georgia

I agree with boatbuster about Chattooga Sect IV. The on-line gauge is 1.55' so it should be 1.35' on the bridge. That is more than enough water to run down to the lake. Seven foot falls is more forgiving at that level so you are less likely to bonk your head on the South Carolina bank. Want to go th...
by dixie_boater
Fri Jun 22, 2012 10:52 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Hatin' on airbags
Replies: 27
Views: 11965

Re: Hatin' on airbags

Anyone here live through the days of tractor inner tubes? Seems like the outfitting could have outweighed the craft... I used truck tire inner tubes in the early 80's in a Mohawk Whitewater 16 for paddling it solo. I made a ethafoam full length saddle for the center position. I thought that was so c...
by dixie_boater
Wed May 23, 2012 8:05 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Do any of these apply to canoeists?
Replies: 25
Views: 10564

Re: Do any of these apply to canoeists?

Do you have any gorilla tape? I just busted my (stern, paddle, gunwale) again!

I wouldn't have swam that if I wasn't (hungover, tired, cold)!
by dixie_boater
Mon May 07, 2012 8:47 pm
Forum: Boats and Gear for Sale
Topic: Dagger Prophet for Sale - SOLD
Replies: 2
Views: 1779

Dagger Prophet for Sale - SOLD

Dagger Prophet with Team edge saddle. No airbags. Teal color. Manufactured in 1991. Plastic gunwales. Good condition with minor scratches, but no cracks or delamination. I have removed all old d-rings and cleaned the hull. I bought the boat from a person who had it in storage. Boat has not been padd...
by dixie_boater
Tue Dec 27, 2011 6:02 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Reminder to cleanup after yourself (South Sauty in Alabama)
Replies: 2
Views: 2018

Re: Reminder to cleanup after yourself (South Sauty in Alaba

I will be sure to mop up after taking a shower the next time I'm over there. I didn't know that a mop was available for that purpose. Thanks for bringing that up. I'll pass this along to the other Georgia paddlers that make frequent trips over to South Sauty. I had a great time paddling Sauty with y...
by dixie_boater
Thu Aug 11, 2011 7:09 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Permission
Replies: 2
Views: 1834

That's pretty good

I'm glad somebody made the Green narrows safe for all :lol: Maybe I'll take my big ol' open boat down there this weekend. Look for the old dude in the big red Caption 8)