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HayRiverDrifter
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Gotta love that new boat smell!
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KarlBAndersen1
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Minnesotian: "Jaywalker: "Very nice looking boat, Karl. A suggestion that may or may not work for you but helped me - when my boat was new and I unloaded it off my car at Sawbill for the first time, before getting to the water I picked up a sharp rock and ran it over the bottom leaving a nice 3 foot scrape. Then I could paddle and not worry about that first mark - its going to get in there any way, so I just got it over with. "
Ha! That’s great! If I ever get to making a canoe, I’ll have to do that.
Congrats on the boat, Karl. Trip went well?"
Rain.
And then more rain.
And then it rained.
And then I paddled out in the rain. And storms.
And then it rained on the way home.
I loved it.
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Ajoutdoors
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Nice boat, sawbill gave me a brand new prism for a rental, after a week it didnt look brand new anymore. A reminder of why I can’t have nice things. Lol
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TomT
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Beautiful boat. What's the weight on that?
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mr.barley
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Congrats on the new solo! Buying canoes is always a good idea. I've only bought one brand new canoe(tandem), but I've had quite a few used canoes over the years. Still have the one I bought brand new. Probably get almost what I paid for it in 96. Enjoy your new ride.
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HighnDry
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The first day of the rest of your life! Congratulations, that's an incredible boat. Go out and break it in (not literally though).
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ozarkpaddler
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Ahhh, nothing like a new boat!
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bhouse46
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Nice looking boat. I see you have the foot brace, a nice feature.
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KarlBAndersen1
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TomT: "Beautiful boat. What's the weight on that?"
43 pounds.
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KarlBAndersen1
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Something just doesn't seem natural about taking 80 grit sandpaper to a brand new canoe, but I did it anyway.
I've put skid plates on two other canoes so it wasn't that foreign to me.
After the epoxy cured I coated it with rubberized under coat to match the black hardware.
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Driftless
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What are your impressions of the new canoe? I was thinking of getting a Wilderness myself.
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bfurlow
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Very nice looking boat! Congratulations. Enjoy your new ride!
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KarlBAndersen1
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Driftless: "What are your impressions of the new canoe? I was thinking of getting a Wilderness myself."
I'm a fisherman and like to have my attention on fishing.
This boat is like a rock with even a small load. I wish I had got one years ago.
Even completely empty I felt more secure that I have in many solo boats loaded.
I'm 5'9"/175.
It tracks well and paddles nicely. You won't win any races, but this thing is the Cadillac of Solos.
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HighnDry
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Good to know in case one of us needs to "upgrade" :)
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gymcoachdon
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Oh boy, scratches are really gonna show up on that...
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Northwoodsman
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Chiropractor = back issues. That new canoe must be heavier than it looks. I'm sorry Karl, I just couldn't resist.
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pswith5
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Kind of looks like wonderwoman's plane!!
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KarlBAndersen1
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I see - a bunch of clowns.
Yesterday when I was trying to create this post there was a site issue and I couldn't upload any photos.
Right now I'm at the chiropractor so when I get back home I'll upload some of those pictures as that issue now seems to be fixed.
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KarlBAndersen1
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Northwoodsman: "Chiropractor = back issues"
No - chiropractor means overall excellent health. I have zero issues. Zero at 64.
(Physical, anyway.)
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whitecedar
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Hi Karl: That is a sweet new ride, I am really excited for you, a brand new boat! I know you've wanted this boat for awhile, I hope you have many great adventures paddling it. Let us know how you like it after you get some seat time!
Congrats!
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Frenchy19
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Very nice, Karl!
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HappyHuskies
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Nice boat!
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boonie
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Very nice looking canoe - I hope it serves you well. Please do let us know your thoughts after you have used it for a while.
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Northwoodsman
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Nice!
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jcavenagh
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Boat porn...and with a brazilian wax nonetheless!! (:-o
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Jaywalker
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Very nice looking boat, Karl. A suggestion that may or may not work for you but helped me - when my boat was new and I unloaded it off my car at Sawbill for the first time, before getting to the water I picked up a sharp rock and ran it over the bottom leaving a nice 3 foot scrape. Then I could paddle and not worry about that first mark - its going to get in there any way, so I just got it over with.
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Driftless
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Thanks Karl!
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mjmkjun
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What a great idea with rubberized undercoat! I recently purchased a used burgundy Yellowstone w/black trim and the thought of adding yellow skid plates just made me hesitate--till now.
Congrats on your brand new unblemished, unscratched canoe.
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KarlBAndersen1
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After my first B'dub trip, I'm amazed at what a good job I did of not banging it up too bad. I didn't even try all that hard.
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whitecedar
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Would you like to tell us more about your Wilderness? or?
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HayRiverDrifter
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Looks great!
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AmarilloJim
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Very stealth!
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boonie
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Congrats! I hope it works well for you.
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MagicPaddler
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It is as light as nothing at all!
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OCDave
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KarlBAndersen1: ""
Definitely worth the wait!
I had heard about a new advanced lay-up on the horizon but, I had no idea it would be this advanced. I am kicking myself for getting last year's model.
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Northwoodsman
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I see that you got the ultra clear coat color.
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Minnesotian
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Jaywalker: "Very nice looking boat, Karl. A suggestion that may or may not work for you but helped me - when my boat was new and I unloaded it off my car at Sawbill for the first time, before getting to the water I picked up a sharp rock and ran it over the bottom leaving a nice 3 foot scrape. Then I could paddle and not worry about that first mark - its going to get in there any way, so I just got it over with. "
Ha! That’s great! If I ever get to making a canoe, I’ll have to do that.
Congrats on the boat, Karl. Trip went well?
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