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by madmike
Wed Apr 23, 2008 11:56 am
Forum: Boats and Gear for Sale
Topic: Profit OC-1 for sale in the DC area
Replies: 0
Views: 1080

Profit OC-1 for sale in the DC area

http://www.monocacycanoe.org/mccboard/m ... 37633.html

Not my boat, but I thought I would share.
by madmike
Mon Mar 17, 2008 11:49 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Mountain Surf sprayskirts - my experience
Replies: 3
Views: 2350

Mountain Surf

I love my MS Poggies, I am glad I do not need a skirt.
by madmike
Thu Mar 13, 2008 10:54 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Fear - how to cope with it? another beginners thread ;)
Replies: 21
Views: 10805

fear

I find the best way for me to develop strength, balance, skill, and confidence is to practice on easy water. Pick a spot that is familiar, a warm day, and bring a few friends for safety. Work that spot for all it is worth. Paddle the most difficult lines, again, then backward, then faster. If you ar...
by madmike
Wed Mar 12, 2008 8:04 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Float bags-- light nylon versus vinyl
Replies: 8
Views: 3589

NRS bags

We got some NRS bags for our University program. They are OK, but that lack of a dump valve is a killer. It takes us a helluva lot of time to inflate them and deflate them. I just ordered a bunch of bags from Mohawk, we will see how they do.
by madmike
Sat Jan 19, 2008 5:24 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: What to do now?
Replies: 3
Views: 2202

problem

Thanx jon, I have people at the ACA working on it. The word is that the instructor has a family problem and is difficult to contact. I have some contact info, but for now I want the ACA to run it. I wish to respect this guy's problems, and privacy. He was an excellent teacher. I just want my cert.
by madmike
Fri Jan 18, 2008 9:14 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: What to do now?
Replies: 3
Views: 2202

What to do now?

I took a canoe instructor cert in August with an ACA IT. He blew off sending in the paperwork. The ACA responds to questions with "what class?" Nobody can get in touch with this guy. Any ideas?
by madmike
Fri Jan 18, 2008 8:44 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Mad River ME !!
Replies: 28
Views: 11271

wood guwales, got plenty for sale.

Yes they are for sale, don't know how to ship them though. I also have SS screws, thwarts, seats etc. I even have some glue in knee pads, all for sale.
by madmike
Thu Jan 17, 2008 9:26 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Mad River ME !!
Replies: 28
Views: 11271

Rails

I have wood gunwales all milled up (just finished my ME) in Sherburne, NY 13460
by madmike
Thu Dec 27, 2007 2:54 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Blue Hole Canoes
Replies: 14
Views: 15977

Sunburst (I)

I have a Sunburst I got real cheap. I love it, and I would buy another. Kneal, Thanx, but I have no plans to be near Va.
by madmike
Mon Dec 24, 2007 3:17 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Blue Hole Canoes
Replies: 14
Views: 15977

Sunburst (not SunburstII) and OCA

I was looking for boats that are sadly, out of production.
by madmike
Sun Dec 23, 2007 10:33 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Blue Hole Canoes
Replies: 14
Views: 15977

Blue Hole Canoes

Is anyone still making these? Where?
by madmike
Mon Dec 03, 2007 5:45 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: PFD's
Replies: 17
Views: 6964

Extrasport Swiftwater Ranger

The Swiftwater Ranger is my comfort choice, and it is a great Swimmer!
by madmike
Wed Nov 21, 2007 9:25 pm
Forum: Just Starting out? Check here!
Topic: Central NY
Replies: 0
Views: 3964

Central NY

Zip 13460

Have boats/equipment to loan, and I am willing to teach what I know.
Have an extra OC-1, 2 extra OC-2s. Paddle on the Salmon River, Pulaski, NY, and the Upper Delaware.

hand cut dove tail at netscape dot net (remove the blanks)
by madmike
Tue Nov 06, 2007 5:37 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: New boat for Mike
Replies: 24
Views: 12972

I paddled the 'fly once

It was fun, just not what I want. Where do you get one? I have a bunch of royalex, and it works well.