Hi TOOZE CRUISE, I’ve just used a floating rope bought from my local canoe shop 10mm I think, the length is 1 1/2 times the length of the boat so in this case I’ve used around 20ft

@@thewoodsmanthedog9836 Thanks for the reply brother!

@@TOOZECRUISE that’s what it’s all about. Sharing and learning.

Hi Anthony , yes they do so a much better choice plus the staff at TBS are really helpful.

Joseph Beaudoin glad to be of some help. Another good resource is Ray Goodwin’s book. Have a look he’ll go through all the strokes and some more of the outfitting.

Simon P. Hello, the SP3 is a pretty indestructible boat just be sure to measure accurately before any drilling.

Thx big time 😊 and thx for the video, It’s a huge help. Just what I was searching for. 😊

Simon P glad to hear, tell everyone you know to subscribe and we could end up with a fleet of canoes

Its been too long, last summer I enrolled on John Ryders level 3 advanced bushcraft course and now I'm half way through the level 4 applied so its difficult to find the time to film. but thanks for sticking with it.

Thanks very much Micheal. luckily my local river is very deep for most of its length and its always nice to use new kit

just take it one step at a time and measure, measure and measure. then check again ha ha

Hi David, sorry for the long time replying, those air bags in my canoe are "Peak UK, Airbags, Canoe (pair)" bought from Kent Canoes around £46 I think.

Thanks, I have yet to use the repaired paddle but I did have it as a back up on my last video. Canoes are a wonderful way to travel and if you get to make it your own, well all the better for it I say. Good luck restoring your paddles and thanks for being a subscriber.

Rameman thanks, I’ve spent most of my time in a kayak over the last few years but it’s always nice to get out in the big boat every so often. If you get a chance to pick up a beaver tail paddle I highly recommend it.

Why a beaver tail in particular mate,i'd like to know as i'm going to K&P's at the weekend to get a paddle for the canoe.

Sorry I meant a Ottertail (the one in the video) the beavertail was designed for whitewater but can be used on the flat as well.I haven't used one yet but fingers crossed. I had been using a Grey Owl voyageur made from laminated lime, ash, cherry and walnut for a couple of years and this is a very nice paddle don't get me wrong but once i'd used the Grey Owl cherry chieftain for this trip I was sold. The voyageur is quite a stiff paddle because it is laminated but is cheaper and can withstand more knocks because of it. Where as the chieftain is carved out of one solid piece of cherry so it is very soft, you get a much better feel for each paddle stroke but won't hold up to heavy power strokes or pry's (Its also expensive). I personally felt I had more control and could move faster through the water with the ottertail. Plus I loved the feel of the chieftain, there isn't a varnish on the paddle so its very tactile. if your buying a paddle don't forget to get a spare, doesn't need to be anything special but you will need it, you can pick up polyurethane paddle for under £20 that will do the job.

Many thanks for the advice buddy,i appreciate it.

thank you very much, it was a good little trip.

Dee Tee it obviously depends on the length of boat, but the rule of thumb is one and a half lengths of the boat for lacing each side. This will leave some left over for handy tie downs.

painter 3 meters- ish, bow loop I have always threaded the loop got it right, tired the not and cut off excess

Christopher Richardson, it hasn't been filmed yet, a busy work/home life and whiplash on a grade 4 in my playboat have hampered me over the last few months and not much as been uploaded but full health and spare time will soon allow me to continue and finish this playlist.

Thanks Andy, yes since I shot this I've purchased a mic and when the new videos go up hopefully their will be an improvement with the quality. But I couldn't wait to work on the canoe and we work with what we've got (GoPro). I hope its helped with your own project.

Appreciate that thanks, I'm just starting out but all subs help spread the word.