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Neill I don't know the proper etiquette on using other peoples pics but here is a link of a re-outfitted Bigdo. lots of M-foam.
hope that helps some I'll look for mores.
Libraryhound.

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Thanks for the posts am ordering books tonight. Neill I took my son Laith to Wolf Lake up in Cullowhee NC we paddled, picnicked and loved the canoe. Have you had the BigDog in water yet? if it is not a good fit for you let me know. I will see what I can do. I love making things and would love a ligh...

I am ordering some how-to books on Kevlar canoes. I want to design and build a mold to make a few nicely finished canoes. I have some ideas I want to try out. Any books that stand out as being a good resource? Looking for a mold making book and design ideas and alternative materials book/s. Any sugg...

Thanks Neill
I hope you enjoy the BigDog as much as we will enjoy the Explorer:)
have fun in the water!
Daniel

Sorry I got lock off the cboats till now. I up dated my info and that takes admin approval. whoops:)

First:
Wendy the Bigdog is now at 50lbs (using bathroom scale).
With the plastic side air bags and other plastic in its at 66lbs (bathroom scale)
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BigDog Force OC1 i have removed the plastic side air bags and plastic thwart covers to save weight(16lbs) used a door hole saw to cut holes in saddle to let water move freely side to side. Airbags will need to be replaced. I cut the funky deck plates out to get to air bags better and put dry bag in....

First I am a beginner ww canoeist but have ww kayaked for about 9 years. I am 5'5", 190lbs I love the water but can't wear a skirt anymore (because a legitimate medical reason not because I was tired of crossdressing). So I switched to canoeing and love it. I bought a Big Dog Force OC1(thanks Gavin ...

This is sold pending founds.
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Perception canoe saddle no foot pegs or foam, from an Whitesell canoe. $30 or trade for outfitting foam or eno hammock. I am near Bryson City, I don't want it ship at this time, can meet near by or make other arrangement. Libraryhound http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y527/lostdano/6501e66c126ebf1...

Thanks for all the information, I have loved my poggies for kayaking they have kept my hands warm on the coldest days I have paddled. I can sew up the ends on one of them as suggested. I have 3 pairs of level6 poggies so if it fails I am not out. Getting ready for my first run in my canoe next weeke...

Bit the bullet and ordered a drysuit. Will sell my kayak gear to make up the deference.
Any one know where I can get canoe Poggies? I saw some almost 9 years ago. But not any lately.
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I am going from kayaking to canoeing and need advice about winter paddling dry wear. I have a dry top and thought about getting a Kokatat Tropos Whirlpool Bib and outfitting my new canoe+extra gear. Or I could get a dry suit but it goes past my budget so no extra outfitting or gear and maybe a week ...

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