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  • Treewater
    Treewater replied to the thread Trailer.
    My experience also. If you carry it upright it needs sculpted padding at least 50% of the boat. I'd modify those Northern Tool/Harbor...
  • Benson Gray
    Benson Gray replied to the thread Trailer.
    An 18 foot canoe (or more) may not work well on a "126 3/4in.L" trailer. A longer tongue might improve things. Good luck, Benson
  • Glenn MacGrady
    Glenn MacGrady replied to the thread Trailer.
    I agree. That will not be a problem for trailers designed specifically for canoes and kayaks, such as mine above, which is rated to...
  • Gary
    Gary replied to the thread Chestnut Cruiser 16'.
    Thanks Andre good to know. Shows you can't rely on everything you read. Go to the source, those who do this for a living. Gary
  • C
    ColinRowntree replied to the thread Caning supplies.
    Here's the chart: To determine the size of the strand cane you need, measure the distance from the center of one hole to the center of...
  • C
    ColinRowntree replied to the thread Caning supplies.
    Here's the place Greg Nolan mentioned above: Caning Kit: Common 3.5mm (this is the cane diameter for an OT Yankee)...
  • C
    ColinRowntree replied to the thread Trailer for canoe.
    I got one of these which needs assembly, but works well for my 17' Old Town. It's also compact enough you can stand it on end against a...
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  • C
    One thing I found out about on this forum was the best tool I ever bought. The Dremel 6000 Contout Sander. They don't make them any...
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  • C
    As Benson mentions, trailers are easier. However, the canoe will get much root dirt and dust on dry days and slimed with crud on rainy...
  • C
    This may be stating the obvious but I find that a trailer is the easiest way for me to handle a heavy canoe. Good luck, Benson
  • C
    ColinRowntree replied to the thread Trailer.
    I guess I've "been told"! :oops: :D
  • G
    Gil Cramer replied to the thread Trailer.
    Most trailers available today are too heavily sprung for canoes and wooden boats. A 610lb load rated trailer will beat a canoe or light...
  • C
    ColinRowntree replied to the thread Trailer.
    I am in the middle or restoring a 1937 Old Town which is way too big for me to hoist on top of my Jeep, so I just got this kit - the...
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  • Andre Cloutier
    Andre Cloutier replied to the thread Chestnut Cruiser 16'.
    Gary, cant ribs varied during the prefire years.
  • M
    Thank you all.
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