Fitted out the Apache

[Bernie Garland]

Well just fitted out the Apache hull from Stu, and am now a member of the club,took it for its first spin on the Derwent and well impressed,back again tommorow and will post some more pics with Maxine having a go iun it cheers

Bernie

 

[mick miller]

Hmmm, posture sprung seats! Very comfy. Looks like another quality job from your hand, I hope you get many hours of freedom and pleasure from it. I have to say, canoeing appeals to me very much, not kayaking so much but definitely the canoe, I can see one of those working well in tandem with a lure rod.

Thing is, I have no idea where to start or what to buy, or whether I need lessons first, best get over onto SOTP!

 

[BorderReiver]

Very nice Bernie.

The seats are good and low, looks like they would aid stability by keeping the centre of gravity down.

Have fun.

 

[Bernie Garland]

Thing is, I have no idea where to start or what to buy, or whether I need lessons first, best get over onto SOTP!

Hi Mick, SOTP is the best place to go, in my opinion. If you're good at fitting out a canoe Stu, from Apache is the man to buy the hull from.

The seats are good and low, looks like they would aid stability by keeping the centre of gravity down.

Hi Mike, yes the seats are low, for stability/reassurance for Maxine as it makes a hell of a lot of difference.

Thanks again all
Bernie

 

[rancid badger]

Well, I didn't see that one coming looks like you've got the bug now Bernie!
Really like what you've done with the seats and general fitting out.
Are you planning fitting her with any buoyancy bags or blocks?
I know anno had separate compartments in case you went over, there again; what are apaches made of? She may not need any extra flotation.

Cheers
Steve

 

[British Red]

Hey Bernie - can I sit in the back with a cornetto?

 

[Bernie Garland]

Hey Bernie - can I sit in the back with a cornetto?

yea but can i sit in the back when youve eat yours

Bernie

 

[spamel]

Nice job Bernie. See, your carpentry skills came in handy there, you've done a cracking job. Did you take pictures of the process?

 

[Singeblister]

You did a great job on that Bernie , I really like those seats , I could use some like that myself as I cant kneel or bend my gimpy leg under the seat lol.
Anyway we will have to sort out a day when we can get out for a paddle Firebreather and Stu get out quite often and I join them from time to time so I will let you know next time there is one going,

 

[Bernie Garland]

Cheers Spam, no i forget to take pics of the progress but its quite easy really.

Hi Singeblister yep we'll have to sort a meet up out,and with me being so tall thats why i made the seats low like that,as i can't kneel either.

boats on me roofrack now, but raining so dont think i'll be taking it for another test run today.

Bernie

 

[firebreather]

Nice build there bernie. I really like the dark wood against the light colour of the hull.

We will have to sort out time for a paddle now. We paddle rivers, canals and sooner or later a few lakes.

Spam this link is to my photobucket album from the day when I outfitted my canoe tons of piccys.

http://s156.photobucket.com/albums/t2/firebreather30/canoe build/

Also I made this blogg if its a how to you are after.

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/index.php/Forums.html


Cheers Greg

 

[firebreather]

ooopppss double post again .


Greg

 

[Bernie Garland]

Couldn't get out yesterday coz of the rain,but went out this morning to try the canoe out again.
Some pics of maxine getting used to it,then i joined her and we both paddled up river a good couple of miles,against the current and the canoe handles brill,coming back with the current was even better
Stu's canoes are well worth the money,and if you can fit one out yourself are a bargain,looking forward now to some meetups to get more experiance,

Bernie

 

[andywinkk]

Nice work bernie, i have had a go in singeblister's apache and really liked it, i have an old town 174 aka the bath tub which handles just like a bath tub funnily enough lol,

Cant wait to get an apache

 

[John Fenna]

That looks good - yet it is a very unusaul way of fitting seat!
Most canoe seats are hung from the gunnels and this leaves room for you to tuck your legs under for a kneeling position (the most stable in a canoe).
Is there a reason that you have not hung the seats? I am not critisising just intrigued!
As a level four coach this is the first time I have seen a canoe fitted out this way - it looks very strong and well made and I like the wood - but I like to kneel, as well as sit, stand, walk around etc. so I guess this is not a style that would suit my personal needs.
Well done though and happy paddling!

 

[Bernie Garland]

That looks good - yet it is a very unusaul way of fitting seat!
Most canoe seats are hung from the gunnels and this leaves room for you to tuck your legs under for a kneeling position (the most stable in a canoe).
Is there a reason that you have not hung the seats? I am not critisising just intrigued!
As a level four coach this is the first time I have seen a canoe fitted out this way - it looks very strong and well made and I like the wood - but I like to kneel, as well as sit, stand, walk around etc. so I guess this is not a style that would suit my personal needs.
Well done though and happy paddling!

Hi John
I fitted it out like that as i'm too tall to kneel,and i find it very uncomfortable to kneel when paddling,i lowered them to not hang off the gunwales and to get us sitting at the same hight as kneeling,for the stability.it works well for Maxine and me and we both feel confident in the canoe,i tried Stu's Apache with the seats hanging from the gunwhales,and felt it was a bit tippy,so came up with the idea.I think we both will have to come down when you've got some spare time for some tuition.

Bernie

 

[Bernie Garland]

That looks good - yet it is a very unusaul way of fitting seat!
Most canoe seats are hung from the gunnels and this leaves room for you to tuck your legs under for a kneeling position (the most stable in a canoe).
Is there a reason that you have not hung the seats? I am not critisising just intrigued!
As a level four coach this is the first time I have seen a canoe fitted out this way - it looks very strong and well made and I like the wood - but I like to kneel, as well as sit, stand, walk around etc. so I guess this is not a style that would suit my personal needs.
Well done though and happy paddling!

Hi John
I fitted it out like that as i'm too tall to kneel,and i find it very uncomfortable to kneel when paddling,i lowered them to not hang off the gunwales and to get us sitting at the same hight as kneeling,for the stability.it works well for Maxine and me and we both feel confident in the canoe,i tried Stu's Apache with the seats hanging from the gunwhales,and felt it was a bit tippy,so came up with the idea.I think we both will have to come down when you've got some spare time for some tuition.

Bernie

 

[Bernie Garland]

Nice work bernie, i have had a go in singeblister's apache and really liked it, i have an old town 174 aka the bath tub which handles just like a bath tub funnily enough lol,

Cant wait to get an apache

The clubs getting bigger cheers

Bernie

 

[John Fenna]

Do you sit cross legged all the time? Or do you sit Knees-up at all?
I am interested on what you find comfortable as I have damaged knees and ankles and find moving around is the only way I can stay comfortable on longer trips - kneeling is only one option!

 

[Bernie Garland]

Do you sit cross legged all the time? Or do you sit Knees-up at all?
I am interested on what you find comfortable as I have damaged knees and ankles and find moving around is the only way I can stay comfortable on longer trips - kneeling is only one option!

Today when we paddled a couple of miles,i paddled cross legged for a bit then legs spread out down each side and found it comfy.

Bernie