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Recent content by Dogwood

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    Braggin on my boat.

    I give all credit to Uncle John and you guys. I just did what I was told.
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    Braggin on my boat.

    Not only does it paddle nice, but it's real easy to load on and off the truck.
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    Braggin on my boat.

    Just wanna show it off.
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    Rowing

    Here's some oar locks. http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/SearchResults?searchOption=products&hvarSearchString=oar+locks&storeId=10151&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&CMID=TOP_SEARCH_GO
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    Rowing

    These oars seem to be reasonably priced. Any suggestions on figuring out a good length? http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/SearchResults?searchOption=products&hvarSearchString=oars&storeId=10151&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&CMID=TOP_SEARCH_GO&x=12&y=14
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    Dogwood's maiden voyage

    So far, that's where I like it for solo paddling. I haven't tried taking a passenger yet. If I use the kayak paddle, I scoot the seat foward closer to the center, but for the canoe paddle, it's better for me to sit further back. I've only had this boat in the water three times, and I'm...
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    Dogwood's maiden voyage

    I did take 3/4" off the bottom of the seat and then tacked some of that carpet runner that comes off the roll at Lowes onto the now stubby feet. I turned the carpet backing side out and it makes it real non slip. It seems I like to sit low and far back in a Pirouge. I need another seat...
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    Dogwood's maiden voyage

    Mission Accomplished Two tone green and a pleasure to paddle. Thanks for all the great advice.
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    Dogwood's maiden voyage

    I see that I got some minor gouges in the outside edge seam near the ends of my boat . I expected this and added an extra triangle shaped piece of 4oz cloth at each end to act as a skid plate. The boat ramp is real rough for traction and it's hard to get the boat on and off my truck without...
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    Dogwood's maiden voyage

    I didn't want to push my luck and try for two pix in one post, so here's another pic. Even though the park was deserted due to the weather, there was a small crowd of admirers waiting to ask me about the boat when I got back to the ramp.
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    Dogwood's maiden voyage

    I took my UJ pirouge to Lake Tarpon and had the whole place to myself since it was cold and windy by Florida standards. This boat paddles very nice. I like both the kayak paddle and the canoe paddle. At first I thought the seat and therefore the center of gravity was too high and the boat...
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    New guy, new Pirouge.

    Thanks for help with the pix and varnish locator tip. I'm off to West Marine tomorrow.
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    New guy, new Pirouge.

    Dagnabit! Why can't I get these dadgum pictures to show???
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    New guy, new Pirouge.

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    New guy, new Pirouge.

    I got the epoxy and 4oz cloth from Fiberglass Coatings in St. Pete, FL. They are very helpful and full of advice, but not everything adds up in my book. They say latex paint will not adhere and I need to use epoxy paint. I have built theatrical props out of 1/4" Luan, their epoxy and...