Very big thank you Lisa. I have an older canoe that has many scrapes in the RAMX hull. This makes me confident that I can repair my canoe during the Easter run on Salmon River, Digby County.
.. Excellent video ,, it's good for anyone to be prepared to handle issues like this .. I also have had boat hull problems in the past ,, found that a couple tubes of 2 part epoxy putty ( available at auto parts stores and elsewhere ) is worth is weight in gold .. inexpensive , easy to use and hardens rock hard .. actually has to be ground off to make proper finish repair ... looking forward to videos ahead ..
Lisa, you (and all your advice and experience) are priceless. Make it 15 minutes with a maine guide! Making my own Wanigan as we speak, so making use of the wintertime…
Its so funny that you posted this and I was working on a repair (oops) kit last weekend. I love the expoxy, flex tape, duct tape and the play-doh epoxy. Super glue is always good too!
Wow, you can tell when you hear someone who is a true master at their craft. Really well thought out planning and important details that would no doubt save a person a lot of grief.
@@Mainepolingguide Very true, experience is the best teacher, and a hard lesson is one we learn from the most, unfortunately. Heck I've learned so much from past mistakes that I plan on making a few more...lol
I don't canoe but I do spend time in the woods and I love your channel. I like the way you think with your emphasis on the fact that things very often happen in sub-optimal conditions and you better be ready for it. Much of what you teach translates to other outdoor activities.
This was great stuff. I am constantly adapting my canoe safety items and appreciate the information. I look forward to the next video with the rest of the repair kit. I love the hand drill idea I will be making one for sure. One question: could you give a few river recommendations for Maine for day trips to start with. We live Downeast. Thanks for the great content and keep it up!!!!
Spring Rivers, whitewater: St. George & Sheepscot River in Whitefield, Maine. Flat water all Summer long, Umbagog Lake and the small inlet river, and the Azizcahos Lake, really a long skinny, wide lake like a river with stunning topography. Check the Delorme for both. In the front of the Delorme it will detail the rivers. Good luck.
Lee valley has a 3/16 birdcage awl that is really handy for drilling small holes, enlarging holes, ect. And it has a sharp point. Also 3m window and door flashing tape is the stickiest tape on earth and very stretchy.
One other idea on a drill bit handle. You could use a speedy stitch awl for that. You’d be able to use the screw-in chuck with a small drill bit just as easily as needles. I’d imagine lots of people may have this in a repair kit anyway. Eliminates the need to epoxy a drill bit into the another bulky wooden handle.
Wow. Well worth watching. I learned a lot. What is the brand of that super wide tape? My repair kit is going to get heavier. I will also add a spare 1/16th drill bit to the drills you suggest. The small ones break easily. Thanks for the video.
She uses the bigger drill bit to make holes for the seats to pu them in the right position in order to operate the canoe from the front instead of the back
Caused me to reflect on the poor contents (or lack of items) in my repair kit and the danger I've put myself in. Thanks for the info and I really like the channel. Wondering if you could provide any info on menu past the 3-4 day mark?
Stay tuned for part 2, I realized I forgot one of the best and cheapest fixes. My kit for years was non existent, relying on the unsurpassed quality of Old Town Royalex. Pound it for decades and all it does is work. Thanks for watching.
I would have thought it a good idea to drill the ends of the crack in an effort to stop it from spreading if the two sides of the crack flex independently...
Very big thank you Lisa. I have an older canoe that has many scrapes in the RAMX hull. This makes me confident that I can repair my canoe during the Easter run on Salmon River, Digby County.
Good luck.
I bet many of your followers would be very happy to have much more than just three minutes of your good advice.
Kevin thanks for that. Next episode will go long, and I forgot a really good trick, stay tuned.
Thank you for sharing Lisa. Yours is the only channel I consistently watch.
Brilliant...especially photographing instructions...great stuff, Lisa.
Yes, rubbed off instructions and poor light. I have a file in my photos labeled CANOE REPAIR. Thanks for watching.
Yes! This is great! Looking forward to next week too. 😊
.. Excellent video ,, it's good for anyone to be prepared to handle issues like this .. I also have had boat hull problems in the past ,, found that a couple tubes of 2 part epoxy putty ( available at auto parts stores and elsewhere ) is worth is weight in gold .. inexpensive , easy to use and hardens rock hard .. actually has to be ground off to make proper finish repair ... looking forward to videos ahead ..
Yes it is! It’s always the simplest thing that makes a huge difference out in the middle of nowhere. Thanks for sharing and thanks for watching.
So smart. Never thought about the wire and hand drill. Thanks.
Thank you. I always enjoy your informative videos.
Roy
My pleasure
Lisa, you (and all your advice and experience) are priceless. Make it 15 minutes with a maine guide! Making my own Wanigan as we speak, so making use of the wintertime…
Wow that’s great. Carpentry…one of the many things I can’t do. Thanks for watching.
Its so funny that you posted this and I was working on a repair (oops) kit last weekend. I love the expoxy, flex tape, duct tape and the play-doh epoxy. Super glue is always good too!
TR tune in next week, I have a very cheap, old school trick you’re gonna love. Thanks for watching!
Wow, you can tell when you hear someone who is a true master at their craft. Really well thought out planning and important details that would no doubt save a person a lot of grief.
A lot of the details come from failure and what I would do differently. I always say failure teaches you the most.
@@Mainepolingguide Very true, experience is the best teacher, and a hard lesson is one we learn from the most, unfortunately. Heck I've learned so much from past mistakes that I plan on making a few more...lol
Very informative !! Thank you. With info like this, please take all the time you need
Thanks Lisa! 👍
I don't canoe but I do spend time in the woods and I love your channel. I like the way you think with your emphasis on the fact that things very often happen in sub-optimal conditions and you better be ready for it. Much of what you teach translates to other outdoor activities.
George, thanks for watching and commenting.
More minutes please. Thanks, excited for the next episode!
It felt like 3 minutes. When someone is enjoyable to listen to and the topic is important to me, hours turn into mere minutes.
Good information thanks for posting 👍
You bet! Thanks for watching.
This was great stuff. I am constantly adapting my canoe safety items and appreciate the information. I look forward to the next video with the rest of the repair kit. I love the hand drill idea I will be making one for sure.
One question: could you give a few river recommendations for Maine for day trips to start with. We live Downeast.
Thanks for the great content and keep it up!!!!
Spring Rivers, whitewater: St. George & Sheepscot River in Whitefield, Maine. Flat water all Summer long, Umbagog Lake and the small inlet river, and the Azizcahos Lake, really a long skinny, wide lake like a river with stunning topography. Check the Delorme for both. In the front of the Delorme it will detail the rivers. Good luck.
Another great video Lisa, thanks for sharing it.
JT
Lee valley has a 3/16 birdcage awl that is really handy for drilling small holes, enlarging holes, ect. And it has a sharp point. Also 3m window and door flashing tape is the stickiest tape on earth and very stretchy.
That sounds really cool. Yes to be able to swap out different sized bits to a single handle is ideal.
One other idea on a drill bit handle. You could use a speedy stitch awl for that. You’d be able to use the screw-in chuck with a small drill bit just as easily as needles. I’d imagine lots of people may have this in a repair kit anyway. Eliminates the need to epoxy a drill bit into the another bulky wooden handle.
Bryan that’s great. Something where you could switch out the bits is ideal, I just didn’t know what that could be. Thanks for watching.
I see a new video and I click 👍 because I know I'm gonna like it😁
Absolutely worth it. I always learn a new truck or two. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, skills and experience with us.
Scott thanks for always watching and commenting.
Wow. Well worth watching. I learned a lot. What is the brand of that super wide tape? My repair kit is going to get heavier. I will also add a spare 1/16th drill bit to the drills you suggest. The small ones break easily. Thanks for the video.
👍🏻 100% 😊
The brand is FLEX TAPE hold onto your hat it’s 54$ a roll. But next week I’ll feature an old school trick for 54 cents that is just as effective.
She uses the bigger drill bit to make holes for the seats to pu them in the right position in order to operate the canoe from the front instead of the back
Exactly right. Had to drill a couple new holes to flip the seat.
Caused me to reflect on the poor contents (or lack of items) in my repair kit and the danger I've put myself in. Thanks for the info and I really like the channel. Wondering if you could provide any info on menu past the 3-4 day mark?
Stay tuned for part 2, I realized I forgot one of the best and cheapest fixes. My kit for years was non existent, relying on the unsurpassed quality of Old Town Royalex. Pound it for decades and all it does is work. Thanks for watching.
Cawka!
I would have thought it a good idea to drill the ends of the crack in an effort to stop it from spreading if the two sides of the crack flex independently...
Yes, that’s a solid technique for stopping the crack from running.