Re: [VFB] Canoe handling - was rod building

[DMurphy832]

In a message dated 2/10/2005 10:53:23 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: It's the 15' Gruman Sport Canoe with the wider transom http://www.marathonboat.com/canoes2.htm.  It's pretty good on lakes until they chop up with wind.  That's why I bought a 4hp Evinrude for getting back quicker.  Now with the electric motor technologies, I'm thinking about going electric.  Any experiences there?  One does NOT want to get caught on a Wyoming lake when the wind comes up- with or without just a paddle. Never liked a motor on a canoe but its just my preference.  I need the excersise.  Electric would be much quieter for trolling around I suppose. As you know (if you are a canoe-er) the river is always trying to tun the canoe sideways to the current, especially with the square stern.  I can turn it around and paddle it backwards, with the point into the current (which is better) but I don't like striking rocks with the square stern- the stops are quite abrupt. Solo is tougher than with a partner, and three is pretty fun if all take turns with the paddles. Don't have a square stern and always preferred solo as I can turn on a dime with the bow high. I'd like to learn to weld aluminum.  Does anyone on the list weld aliminum? I'd like to make a bunch of removable accessories of my own design.  One thing I like about the sport canoe is that it's wide and stable enough to stand up and fish.  I intend to capitalize on that.  Outriggers could be applied for flats-fishing (carping) and would even allow for a short casting platform. Just remember that aluminum has a low melt point.  I thought of outriggers at one time but it just seems like too much trouble.   Murf     David Murphy, Vice President/Consultant The Walper Group 1 Research Court, Suite 450 Rockville, MD 20850 Direct: 301-607-9047 Cell: 301-370-6067 Toll Free: 866-491-6919 Fax: 301-519-8001 Web site: www.thewalpergroup.com Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]