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by Pierre LaPaddelle
Sat Apr 03, 2021 5:36 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Nano Nano
Replies: 0
Views: 12149

Nano Nano

Hey friends

Wondering if anyone has converted a Pyranha Nano to C-1. (I couldn't find much in the Search). Would love reviews! Thanks'

Rick
by Pierre LaPaddelle
Tue Apr 07, 2020 4:16 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: What are you nifty water bottle carrier setups for a small solo canoe with bulkhead?
Replies: 17
Views: 17004

Re: What are you nifty water bottle carrier setups for a small solo canoe with bulkhead?

... I finally made the transition to a modern, shorter, plastic boat (moving from an Outrage and Ocoee to a L'Edge SuperLite). ... Part of it is that I'm not loving the bulkhead, but hopefully I can just keep carving &/or glueing until I get it right. Though I can't figure out how it won't be too l...
by Pierre LaPaddelle
Tue Apr 07, 2020 3:55 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Paddling Magazine article
Replies: 5
Views: 7775

Re: Paddling Magazine article

Adam -- well deserved recognition. I enjoyed the article immensely. Your point about Facebook supplanting the forum is, sadly, accurate -- I haven't been as active as I once was on the forum. It's easier for Facebook pages to serve 'local' communities, and one tends to use Facebook as a way to maint...
by Pierre LaPaddelle
Sat Feb 09, 2019 10:35 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Good K hulls for C-1 conversion
Replies: 6
Views: 8733

Re: Good K hulls for C-1 conversion

Thanks for jumping in, Mike. (I kinda hoped you might!) I'm doing a lot of instruction for the local University Club, and with no appreciable budget, we've been chasing through the local gear-swap pages for older hulls to convert. Sadly, ain't seen too many ZETs floating around. There's certainly lo...
by Pierre LaPaddelle
Thu Feb 07, 2019 3:13 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Good K hulls for C-1 conversion
Replies: 6
Views: 8733

Good K hulls for C-1 conversion

Hey friends A few years ago, the Pyranha Burn was considered to be the premier hull for C-1 conversion (creeking and general river-running). The Karnali and the Remix were strong runners-up, along with the Bliss-Stick Mystic. Brands have come and gone. Wondering which hulls are currently HOT for con...
by Pierre LaPaddelle
Tue Aug 07, 2018 8:28 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: gluing vinyl d ring patches to royalex
Replies: 13
Views: 12861

Re: gluing vinyl d ring patches to royalex

It may be the same stuff, under a different name, but north of 49 we use Vinyl-Tec 2000, from North Water:

https://northwater.com/collections/rope ... s-hardware" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Rick
by Pierre LaPaddelle
Sat Aug 04, 2018 3:59 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Need hard plastic D-ring source
Replies: 5
Views: 5326

Re: Need hard plastic D-ring source

Western Canoeing and Kayaking, in Abbotsford, BC, used to stock them. Give them a buzz -- they prob'ly have some on the back shelves. They also (used to) stock the 2-part adhesive kits which work well with the plastic bases. When you install them, I find it works well to drill small holes in the bas...
by Pierre LaPaddelle
Sat Aug 04, 2018 3:55 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Foam side panels in mini-cell bulkhead boats?
Replies: 2
Views: 3340

Re: Foam side panels in mini-cell bulkhead boats?

Further to Wendy's comment, boats not equipped with bulkhead outfitting often require more in the way of customizing: anchors, tiedowns, etc. -- a good reason for not expecting the factory to foam the side-walls. That said, once your outfitting is complete, I think it's a good idea to add side-wall ...
by Pierre LaPaddelle
Wed Apr 18, 2018 4:41 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Blackfly Condor
Replies: 11
Views: 12792

Re: Blackfly Condor

Dibs on demo'ing the tandem version!! (No others need apply!!)

Rick
by Pierre LaPaddelle
Wed Apr 18, 2018 4:38 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Northwest Kanu Fest 2018
Replies: 9
Views: 7764

Re: Northwest Kanu Fest 2018

What a fantastic time we had at last year's Fest!! Seattle's Paddle Trails Canoe Club did a superb job leading trips, and it was a rush to see paddlers from Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia all rocking together! For those who frequent Facebook, here's the official event page: https://www.fac...
by Pierre LaPaddelle
Sat Dec 09, 2017 8:31 pm
Forum: Boats and Gear for Sale
Topic: River Elf Storm Chaser C-1
Replies: 1
Views: 3542

Re: River Elf Storm Chaser C-1

OK, OK -- I'll drop the price.

$1459 USD; $1869 CAD
by Pierre LaPaddelle
Mon Dec 04, 2017 6:25 am
Forum: Boats and Gear for Sale
Topic: River Elf Storm Chaser C-1
Replies: 1
Views: 3542

River Elf Storm Chaser C-1

I LOVE this boat, but my elderly knees and ankles can't squeeze into a C-1 any more. This is a M/L, built to be bomb-proof, with an extra layer in both the hull and the deck. It's completely outfitted, with a 6" saddle, bulkhead with knee cut-outs, hip blocks, and QR thigh straps with stainless stee...
by Pierre LaPaddelle
Thu Nov 02, 2017 12:37 am
Forum: Boats and Gear for Sale
Topic: Esquif Blast for sale
Replies: 5
Views: 8435

Re: Esquif Blast for sale

I'm definitely interested, but live in the Pacific NorthWest. I'd pay a reasonable shipping charge to get the boat to, say, Bellingham, WA, but have no knowledge of shipping options in the U.S.

Any ideas?

Thx
Rick
by Pierre LaPaddelle
Tue Sep 05, 2017 3:28 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: water transfer thru bulkhead
Replies: 6
Views: 7804

Re: water transfer thru bulkhead

I've done this with all of my bulkhead saddles. I start by punching out the factory-installed pvc pipe in the existing hole (way too small!) The last one needed persuasion, using a hammer (sideways) and a stubby screwdriver. Swearing helps. Once removed, as per Wendy's suggestion, it's bread-knife t...
by Pierre LaPaddelle
Wed Aug 23, 2017 2:24 am
Forum: Boats and Gear for Sale
Topic: vertige X
Replies: 12
Views: 11693

Re: vertige X

Definitely interested, but distance is an obstacle.

I don't suppose anyone is planning a road trip from PA to the Pacific NorthWest????? Gas $$, or brown bottles...

Rick