Boat Forum / Paddle Boats / February 2007

I was just wondering about the overcuffs that Kokatat and some others
seem to use to hide latex seals. Is there any proven advantage to
this? While it might be good in theory I sure don't remember anyone
here saying that it actually lengthened the lifespan of the seals.

I'm advising an outfitter on some canoes for his livery, mostly for
class 1-2 tripping (4-8 day trips) and possibly some flatwater day
use. He is strongly leaning toward We-no-nah canoes, probably because
of shipping issues. However, I am not as familiar with their hulls as

Hi I am looking for plans on how to build a Kayak that is quite simple
or Canoe.
For around the age of 15-18yrs old.

A completely new version of the interactive kayak world map is
available now.
You can now add links, remote web pages, events, spots and even
graffiti to the map. Also, you can add a photo for each marker, fly to

Ok, here I am a lazy touring boat paddler now trying to paddle an old
ww boat. Once up to speed and given any excuse these boats want to
turn 180. Do people ever add skegs to ww boats when they have to
paddle them a fair distance upstream or on flatwater? Thanks.

How to Build & Manage A Canoe by Alec R Ellis & C G Beams ,ex
lib,otherwise good condition.
This is described as volume 2 ,basically an explanatory note by the
authors states that it originally came out as a book with a small set

I've just finished putting together a database site where paddlers
(particularly in Canada - for now) can post and share launch locations.
There's also a forum (for those poor souls who don't understand the usenet).
Anyway, as I'm just getting started, I'd really appreciate it if ...

I am looking at a Lincoln Concord canoe it is 15 years old and kevlar.
It is 16'6", I was wondering if anyone had any experience with this
boat? How does it handle?
I am looking for something to go with either my son or daughter or be

Does this review pretty much sum up the situation for all older,
longer ww boats or are there a few that are still held in higher
regard? Thanks...
http://www.epinions.com/otdr-review-40DF-D83FC5F-398A09B4-prod1

After careful consideration, we decided that a Hobie tandem boat
equipped with the "Mirage drive" (a system whereby one propels the
boat with foot-actuated levers in a "Stair-master"-style motion) was
right for us.  Having used the boat for a few months, I suggest a few

Took my first kayaking class last night in a pool. We used little
Dagger White Water kayaks, not sea kayaks. Learned wet escapes,
various paddle strokes, terminology, some safety things, and how to
roll. I can imagine things would be more difficult in the sea with

A buddy and I are talking about paddling somewhere warm for Christmas.
He has only one week available.  We would probably both fly rather than
drive, especially since we live 1000 miles apart.
So far I have considered the Baja, the Everglades, and Big Bend.  What

Looking through the local sports magazine (Boulder, Colorado), I see
lot's of "roll classes" for whitewater kayaks. Do sea kayakers need
this, too. I know what rolling is -- seems to me that if a sea kayak
is flipped  due to a wave or something, it'd be good to know how to

Hi Folks, I just joined this group a few minutes ago. Rather than
search the postings, I'm going to ask a newbie question which has
probably been asked a million times....
What kayak should I buy?

I'm new to the group, and to paddling, and was wondering if anyone on
this list is located near Northwest Georgia. My wife and I are looking
for people to paddle with and learn from.
Thanks'