Got my new canoe today

[Shewie]

Just in time for a trip next weekend my new boat turned up today.

Having already got my wee Pack I decided to treat myself to a lovely handbuilt 17ft cedar and canvas prospector. The wife has taken an interest after I bought my solo boat so it was only a matter of time before I had to get another. Plenty of room now for extended trips into the boondocks, might even treat myself to a Baker tent now. Took her out for her maiden voyage today and despite her size she's a dream to paddle, turns on a sixpence and tracks like a bullet, very happy.
Although at 17ft she's a bit of a handful to get on the car but when it comes to portage time her 50g weight just isn't a problem.

A few carp pics but you get the idea ...

I won her on a 1000th post comp over on SOTP. Crafted by a very talented gentleman by the name of Bikemec.

54 x 10cm and only 50g, perfect for the two of us

 

[SimonM]

My first thought...

"Man thats a big sofa!"

Lovely job of the model.

Simon

 

[Twodogs]

Love it ...nice one
Twodogs

 

[red dreads]

Wow what a beaut, well impressed

 

[rancid badger]

That's a bit of nice that is

I never saw it on SoTP

Nicely detailed too.

cheers

R.B.

 

[woof]

You had me going there !. I've just signed up on sotp, so was looking forward to seing the boat. Still, at that size, you can get out when ever you want...in the bath !.

Rob

 

[lostagain]

Are you making your own paddles? I will look forward to your blog from its first outing!!

Lee

 

[Shewie]

Are you making your own paddles?

Lee

I've found some old lollipop sticks which I think will do the job nicely.

 

[coln18]

Rich,

I seen one of these go for £10,000 on smurfbay the other week, why dont you try and punt it to one of our little blue friends.....

Colin


P.S Be honest now, have you had it in the bath with you yet, i would have.....