It's a shame to think that one missing bolt is preventing you from getting back on the saddle. Hope that the LBS comes through for you soon. Damn proprietary bolts!!
That’s akin to living on the edge around here. Lol. I was wondering when someone was going to bring that up. We normally ride a complete loop part of which takes us along this section of the MacKenzie Road which is open only to local traffic. It’s been closed for a couple of months now. Further up the road, crews have been methodically tearing up the pavement and only recently have they started laying down fresh blacktop. However, talking to one of the paving crew a few days ago, the surveyors apparently messed up on their measurements with respect to a small bridge and delays to the road’s re-opening remain up in the air. For now, we turn around at the road closed signage at the other end of MacKenzie and head back towards town.Road closed and you went right past it, you rebels.
I’m a retired land surveyor. I can almost guarantee it wasn’t the surveyors fault, it was the engineers fault.
No doubt since I was talking to a guy who was driving one of the trucks for the paving contractor and was likely near the bottom of the chain of command. Not a soul was out working on the road this morning. It is a long weekend with Monday falling on a civic (not statutory) holiday so I'm clueless as to why they choose not to work today.I’m a retired land surveyor. I can almost guarantee it wasn’t the surveyors fault, it was the engineers fault.
Is your regular kayak ocean sized? I thought you were a freshwater guy ...
The boats that we paddle on local lakes are actually true sea vessels but only the Feathercraft Khatsalano was ocean christened and that was years ago during a 45-day road trip to the east coast (NF/NB/NS). Some assembly required.
That's beautiful.
My friend, I am interested in your opinion on a kayak to carry with us on our tugboat. A 10’ single occupant craft would fit on the roof easily, or the inflatable option of course. In any case, only a single is needed. It would be used mostly by myself (5’2” height, 165 lb weight) in flat water not too far from the main boat. Your thoughts would be appreciated.
I’m in envy mode right now so permit me some time while a drool over your tug! She’s a fine lookin’ mother-of-a-ship. There are a plethora of compact boats ranging from Sit-ins, to SOT (Sit on top) to ones with fully enclosed cockpits with watertight bulk heads. Heavier poly boats would require you to cartop them to your tug but if you plan to leave it on your boat all season long that wouldn’t be an issue. Plastic boats are durable, relatively cheap and available at most big box or sporting goods retail outlets. They can be dragged onto rocky beaches, paddled in shallow rivers and generally take much more abuse than their thermoformed or glass counterparts. Just be aware that they will degrade when exposed to UV over time if left out uncovered.
That’s great, thanks Prairie Dog. Exactly what I need. I will probably leave the craft tied to the roof of the tug for much of the season, so poly sounds like a good option. I appreciate your advice.
Lovely! It sounds like you’re all set then you lucky dog. Be sure to throw a weatherproof tarp over it during the times you won’t be using it. Being that woodwork/carving runs in your blood, have you ever considered building your own kayak? Something to consider. More kayak porn during a trip several years ago to Valdez Isle, Gulf Islands, BC. That’s my first ever boat build in the image, a stitch and glue, 17’ Pygmy Arctic Tern. It was a tank and would hold enough gear, food and water for a week-long trip. My wife loved its volume as it ended up shouldering most of the burden on our trips. I picked up the kit in Port Townsend, WA for $750, drove it home and built in my garage. It became my primary boat for the next five years before I decided that I needed something less beamy and more performance oriented. I sanded the original epoxy off and then finished it with several coats of water-based urethane for a glossy finish. I eventually sold it for $2K.
That kayak is a beauty! I will definitely consider the build option. Good winter project idea.Lovely! It sounds like you’re all set then you lucky dog. Be sure to throw a weatherproof tarp over it during the times you won’t be using it. Being that woodwork/carving runs in your blood, have you ever considered building your own kayak? Something to consider. More kayak porn during a trip several years ago to Valdez Isle, Gulf Islands, BC. That’s my first ever boat build in the image, a stitch and glue, 17’ Pygmy Arctic Tern. It was a tank and would hold enough gear, food and water for a week-long trip. My wife loved its volume as it ended up shouldering most of the burden on our trips. I picked up the kit in Port Townsend, WA for $750, drove it home and built in my garage. It became my primary boat for the next five years before I decided that I needed something less beamy and more performance oriented. I sanded the original epoxy off and then finished it with several coats of water-based urethane for a glossy finish. I eventually sold it for $2K.
View attachment 159788View attachment 159787
