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by jem
Thu Sep 28, 2023 6:12 pm
Forum: Misc.
Topic: Beach breakers ? Canoe breakers?
Replies: 1
Views: 5403

Re: Beach breakers ? Canoe breakers?

I grew up right next to Lake Michigan. Definitely not an open canoe body of water. Maybe kneeling would help?
by jem
Mon Feb 20, 2023 7:29 am
Forum: Questions & Comments
Topic: Double plywood or double fiberglass for stiffness?
Replies: 2
Views: 3994

Re: Double plywood or double fiberglass for stiffness?

If the boat is already assembled, fiberglass would be the easier way to go.
by jem
Thu Aug 04, 2022 6:36 am
Forum: Questions & Comments
Topic: Merrimac canoe Do 2x2 thwarts need cleats under them?
Replies: 2
Views: 4368

Re: Merrimac canoe Do 2x2 thwarts need cleats under them?

This process works well. You can added some cleats for extra security. 22. Install Thwarts • Install 1-2 thwarts. For easy recreational paddling, 1 is fine. For camping and cartopping, install 2. • Construct the thwarts to the same dimensions as the rub rails. Or make from one solid piece of hardwoo...
by jem
Sat Jan 29, 2022 9:27 am
Forum: Questions & Comments
Topic: Southern Paddler/Old Sparkey Administrator
Replies: 1
Views: 4157

Re: Southern Paddler/Old Sparkey Administrator

Hmmm... That's an odd experience. What was your user name?
by jem
Sat Jan 01, 2022 1:03 pm
Forum: Questions & Comments
Topic: Happy New Year!
Replies: 1
Views: 4153

Happy New Year!

May 2022 treat us better than 2021. :D
by jem
Tue Oct 12, 2021 7:55 am
Forum: Builder Log
Topic: Merrimac This Time
Replies: 12
Views: 20635

Re: Merrimac This Time

Use a good quality blade and take your time.
by jem
Fri Oct 08, 2021 6:24 am
Forum: Builder Log
Topic: New here
Replies: 1
Views: 5025

Re: New here

Welcome. Good luck on your build. Pictures, pictures, pictures! :D
by jem
Wed Jun 09, 2021 6:26 am
Forum: Builder Log
Topic: Sabalo 12 my first kayak build
Replies: 23
Views: 22031

Re: Sabalo 12 my first kayak build

Awesome! May I use your pictures?
by jem
Sat May 29, 2021 9:34 am
Forum: Questions & Comments
Topic: Which design for sliding seat rowing?
Replies: 2
Views: 7086

Re: Which design for sliding seat rowing?

This model was designed and built with rowing in mind.

http://www.jemwatercraft.com/proddetail.php?prod=BHC