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Sailing Canoe

Post by NCsailor »

Matt,

I spoke with you on the phone a few weeks ago about the possibility of putting up some designs for a sailing canoe :idea: . Any closer to reality?

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Scott
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Post by jem »

That one is in line after I butoon up the new version of the Zeph. Another week or 2 and I can start on it.
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JEm Sail canoe

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I have built the beta. You can see some picsat:
http://community.webshots.com/album/185952751lQHvdn

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Post by jem »

lol....and for the world to see...my mispelling of "Butler".
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sorry Matt, maybe something else? The Ferris "Bulter" sailing canoe?
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Post by jem »

Actaully I was thinking of naming it the "Joven".
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what's in a name?

Post by hozasguest »

Naw, Joven just wouldn't fit. I have been calling it the JEM sail canoe.

BTW, I went out yesterday but the winds were too much. Force 3-4 for a new launch would have been dicey, so I just paddled it around the lake.

The deck helped keep weather cocking to a minimum. It handled well. My 3 position seat bracket worked perfectly. No problems and very stable.

One drawback, it's very heavy. I planned on it being for sailing/paddling on lakes so that isn't a big concern. But if you are used to carrying around a sub 50 pound boat this one is gonna be tough.

I can cartop it but getting down to the water requires a canoe cart.0 I got a good one on ebay last summer.
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Post by lncc63 »

Hi Matt. Our local group has been chewing on sailing canoes lately so I did a search here and found this thread. What became of this project of yours?
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Post by jem »

Sketches are done. I just never got around to finishing the plans.
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Post by lncc63 »

Would you recommend this rig for the Muskoka? What are your thoughts on amas?
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