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by cc
Sat Apr 25, 2015 11:43 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: From C-1 to H-1
Replies: 8
Views: 4877

Re: From C-1 to H-1

Wow!

My arms feel tired from watching. Hats off to the paddler for having determination to..." just go for it "
by cc
Sat Nov 24, 2007 1:16 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Looking for suggestions for me getting another WW Open Boat
Replies: 31
Views: 22586

Up-dates on the Bulldog

Yes, yes ...and yes to all thous questions and comments. As everyone can see here, some up dates in the tanks were needed and attained. I raised the tank higher to the gunnel...a lot.. like just beneath the gunnel. I made the overall cockpit even smaller pulling away that un-wanted space behind the ...
by cc
Fri Nov 16, 2007 4:27 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Looking for suggestions for me getting another WW Open Boat
Replies: 31
Views: 22586

Colin secure storage in Bulldog

Hey Colin, Readig this thread, and knowing you from the various Gull races, you have seen the "Bulldog" Standard wt is 44lbs outfitted, on the base model. I can install secured hatches in those composite air chambers not only for your pelican case but any other gear to prevent those "yard sale" spil...
by cc
Thu Nov 15, 2007 6:13 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: How do I get the paint off of a Kevlar boat?
Replies: 19
Views: 8562

Careful on the blasting idea.

Yeah careful with the blasting concept. Usally you will weaken the resin matrix, with the media blasting. Yes blasting is used on sail boats to remove gel-coat which has 20 layers of material behind it. Your boat... likely three layers of material. The blasting may blow threw the hull, or weaken the...
by cc
Tue Nov 13, 2007 7:37 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: How do I get the paint off of a Kevlar boat?
Replies: 19
Views: 8562

remove paint from kevlar...

DO NOT USE A PAINT STRIPPER of any kind. Understand resin is nothing more than a expanded chemical formula of paint (epoxy primer vs epoxy resin ) Differences are evident to those who want to correct me on this example. But for simplicity, relate the paint and resin. If it eats paint it will eat the...
by cc
Fri Nov 24, 2006 3:13 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: It ain't Louie fest 07
Replies: 33
Views: 16928

Attention Gail and Liz

Hey ladies .......your favorite pool boy (according to Liz) thought you ladies should get away this spring and paddle and leave the guys at home with the kids and that "honey do list" ......what rivers will WE BE ATTENDING, so that I may clear my schedule LOL

Andy
by cc
Thu Nov 23, 2006 3:16 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: It ain't Louie fest 07
Replies: 33
Views: 16928

Marking the calander

As soon as you can nail down a real date and time, I 'll do what i can to make it. I'll see about getting some extra boats across the border, and work with Al Greves to ensure both daughters come with boats, as well as a spare Bulldog (adult composite boat) for paddlers to try out. Andy Phillips Own...
by cc
Thu Nov 16, 2006 3:15 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: new boat/ boatbuilding
Replies: 11
Views: 8403

infusion and core materials

I've infused various core materials. One has to realize in order to learn and succeed you will fail, otherwise how would you ever know what works, and what causes the things that don't work. Try a few test panels and cut threw the panels and assess your core decisions before you lamnate/infuse your ...
by cc
Wed Oct 18, 2006 2:42 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Kids canoe,building my own..
Replies: 3
Views: 2872

bulkhead construction

Hey hats off to ya, and your challenges will be very rewarding when the kids paddle it around. Contact the folks at Beluga in Quebec as they made a mini Appalossa Bulkhead to fit a splash and still have the dementions, ask for Eric. This smaller saddle unit was wicked. If you change your mind and a ...
by cc
Wed Oct 18, 2006 2:31 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: H20 Paddles
Replies: 11
Views: 6352

H2O paddles just feel right

I have to agree with the great "Gonzo" I have used these paddles and they feel wicked. Its like a instant recogontion of this is what I need to paddle with!!!!! By the third stroke your grin will be huge. With the buiz. loops I obvious have with in certain markets.....these folks at H2O have it toge...
by cc
Mon Oct 16, 2006 1:33 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: new boat/ boatbuilding
Replies: 11
Views: 8403

Con-Grats

To James and Tom Con-grats. I believe Tom and I spent lunch and a few phone calls in the early stages of your creation. Its great to see it all come together for you both. As to where to find info on infusion .....its out there. most descent resin suppliers have a basic "sales pitch" formula to prov...
by cc
Fri Sep 29, 2006 1:39 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Any OC-1 paddlers around the Elora Gorge (Ontario)
Replies: 5
Views: 2886

yeah there's more open boaters......

Sorry we have not made ourselves, visually out there on the water, lately, just waiting for the water to rise a bit. I'm outa London just down the 401 and yeah there is a few here that open boat. If your into it, stay in touch or PM me back and we can do what we can to help get you out there with so...
by cc
Mon Sep 25, 2006 3:04 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Can anyone post a picture of the Splash canoe
Replies: 35
Views: 26991

Thanks from Splash headquarters

Hello everyone, Its been a over the top experience, designing, building and getting kids into these little boats. I will be posting more photos of the Splash and various paddlers, giving their all as we have even got word and visual comfirmation, of 7 year kids pulling their rolls of on flat water, ...