Recent content by Kurt Loup

Thanks.

Thanks. Kurt

I'm calling it 90% finished. I've submitted the paperwork to get it registered and I'm waiting for the inspection so that I can obtain registration numbers. A few things remain to be done. I need to make a detachable anchor lock for the bow, add a bow line, mount cleats in the stern and work...

Thanks. Yes, it should look like the one pictured. The redwood will be darker though. The boat is about 42" wide by 16' long. I have a 2 hp Suzuki outboard and a 40 lbs. trolling motor for it. Kurt

It has been 4 years since I built my last canoe and a few years since I purchased the plans for Robb White's strip built version of the Gruman Sport Boat. Over the weekend, I finally started working on the boat. So far, I have the transom cut out and one layer of 4 oz. fiberglass added along...

Cutting too deep is the problem. Try starting your fence adjustments with it too far away. Cutting too shallow should leave two flats on each edge of the cove. Advance the fence until the flats just disappear. That will leave you with the most meat on the edges. Hope that helps. Kurt

I'm curious too.

I like the minimalist approach. The only things that I add to my canoe are the bow and stern anchor locks that slip over the decks. No need for a depth finder. I'm usually fishing in wather less than 2' deep. Kurt

1 quart of water per pound of rice works for me. Kurt

Here's a picture of a putt putt I saw at the Madisonville Wooden Boat Festival. Kurt

The fly looks great. If interested, I have a couple local fly patterns on my webpage http://www.loup-garou.net/flytying.html Kurt

I laminate a couple thin strips of ash in the bow and stern http://www.loup-garou.net/outerisland_externalstem.html I did it on a stitch and glue kayak too. Kurt

The shape looks a lot like a Wee Lassie. Kurt

Larry, The wadefish looks like a nice boat. Kurt

I have some home owner projects to complete, such as painting the house and replacing some facia boards, etc. before I can think about it. I plan to start on the facia boards and siding Friday. Once that is finished, I need to finish building a card catalog style cabinet I started on back in...