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- Wed Feb 01, 2017 2:52 pm
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: Gyromax seat questions.
- Replies: 4
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Re: Gyromax seat questions.
The pedestal in the Gyramax was the pedestal that Perception put in all of their factory conversions (yes, you could order a factory conversion back in the day, like my Whiplash...) It's a decent saddle - the plastic seat platform might be 4", with about 2" of minicell on top from the factory (I thi...
- Wed Jan 25, 2017 3:21 pm
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: Most notable C1 conversion?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 8026
Re: Most notable C1 conversion?
I have really enjoyed my Score which is the big brother to the Forplay - I've had other fun boats but they really required regular attention for me to stay comfortable in them, the Score is stable enough I can come back to it after months and still have fun. The Remix line has been a very popular fo...
- Tue Nov 08, 2016 2:59 pm
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: Your Favorite Road Trip Vehicle
- Replies: 14
- Views: 11053
Re: Your Favorite Road Trip Vehicle
I did think about engine size when I picked the vehicle I did, but also made a point to get the "tow prep package" - AT cooler, oil cooler, better cooling fans, etc - so I don't kill the engine or tranny when more heavily loaded. When unloaded, the extra gas mileage (so far max is 29MPG) is nice, bu...
- Sun Oct 30, 2016 7:13 pm
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: Your Favorite Road Trip Vehicle
- Replies: 14
- Views: 11053
Re: Your Favorite Road Trip Vehicle
I had a Toyota T100 for a long time - reliable, roomier than a Tacoma (4 adults from SC to WV for a long weekend), better gas mileage than a Tundra. But... that's not new. We have had minivans for years - my father-in-law for years before that. Newer ones easily get >20 mpg, room for people, room to...
- Wed Sep 14, 2016 6:18 pm
- Forum: Just Starting out? Check here!
- Topic: Air bag Inflator
- Replies: 5
- Views: 9344
Re: Air bag Inflator
That is likely high pressure, low volume - you need low pressure, high volume. A friend of mine has a battery powered blower he uses that fits in his tool family tree - https://www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-0884-20-M18-Compact-Blower/dp/B00IGY9IH8/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?ie=UTF8&dpID=41oXgQOGUxL&dpPl=1&...
- Fri Sep 09, 2016 2:00 pm
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: Help...Racks too short
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4721
Re: Help...Racks too short
Or get the taller towers and let some air out of your tires. I drove into a parking garage once and hit the "headache bar" ("clearance n feet m inches") with my boat - couldn't back up at that point - let 10 PSI out of my tires and cleared the concrete by 1/2". Drove very slowly and nervously out of...
- Mon Aug 15, 2016 6:55 pm
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: Saddle height too high?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 10517
Re: Saddle height too high?
I've got two C-1 conversions in the fleet with >8.5" saddles. Be comfortable!
- Mon Jul 18, 2016 8:40 pm
- Forum: Boats and Gear for Sale
- Topic: Not my boat, and what is it?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6184
Re: Not my boat, and what is it?
The Sabre was a Perception boat.
- Wed Jun 01, 2016 5:44 pm
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: $25 Buffalo Canoe Project. Can I fix it?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 13456
Re: $25 Buffalo Canoe Project. Can I fix it?
Another approach might be Gorilla Glue as a filler and ABS sheet + ABS cement as the repair. Getting ABS to take compound curves with heat and/or solvent is not something I've gotten good at, though others have. I've had good luck with making skid plates with gFlex and dynel (thanks Peter Blanc) - p...
- Fri May 06, 2016 6:34 pm
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: Astral Footwear?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 15003
Re: Astral Footwear?
Verdict on the Loyaks - nope. The toes wore quickly, by trip 10 they were almost all the way through. My local shop said bring them back, we'll give you new ones and send these back to Astral. I couldn't bring myself to wear the new ones in a boat considering they'd do the same thing all over again ...
- Wed May 04, 2016 11:54 am
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: wood gunwales on a Zephyr
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7281
Re: wood gunwales on a Zephyr
I really like my Zephyr, but also paddle it like a glass boat. It sees as much time on black water as white - it's very well suited for twisty, swampy streams and is easier to navigate the ups, overs, and arounds than the the kayaks or bigger, heavier canoes other folks bring. I've had luck with Goo...
- Fri Apr 22, 2016 6:18 pm
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: wood gunwales on a Zephyr
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7281
wood gunwales on a Zephyr
I've tentatively got putting wood gunwales on my Zephyr on the list of projects - it might be a while, but, i'd like to do it. Those of you that have wood gunwales on Zephyrs, how do you have the bag lacing run? through holes in the hull like with a lot of Royalex boats? If you converted, I'm imagin...
- Fri Apr 15, 2016 11:28 am
- Forum: Boats and Gear for Sale
- Topic: Looking for a C-1 Creek Boat
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7126
Re: Looking for a C-1 Creek Boat
If you are on FaceBook - there is a Stomper 90 for sale in Chapel Hill for $400
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- Thu Feb 18, 2016 9:54 am
- Forum: Boats and Gear for Sale
- Topic: Blackfly option for sale
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5934
Re: Blackfly option for sale
The Bomber bags can be of significant value. Offer, buy, or don't - still a free country
- Fri Jan 08, 2016 7:03 pm
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: C1 Remix conversion
- Replies: 20
- Views: 21577
Re: C1 Remix conversion
Starting about here is a series of pictures from my Remix conversion with snow board knee straps and a snap shackle based quick release. it evolved from the original install sitting on a PE plate held in place by friction and pressure with no bolts - I relented and did drill some holes :-) Of my var...