tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58441975188839632962011-08-27T09:48:22.591-07:00RG's Placehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12053606818812432431noreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5844197518883963296.post-46483267158405137462008-12-12T20:27:00.001-08:002011-08-26T10:54:00.835-07:00<div align="left"><span style="COLOR: rgb(102,0,204)"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#000000;"><u><strong>Passenger / Load Limit <br /></strong></u></span></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(102,0,204)"><span style="font-family:Arial;">16' Canoe = 850 lbs limit. Can hold up to 6 passengers <br /></span></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(102,0,204)"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Kayak = 700 lbs limit. Can hold two passengers <br /> <br /></span></span><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>What are the advantages of the canoe vs the kayak, and vice versa?</strong></span> <br /><span style="color:#6600cc;">The canoe can hold more passengers and luggage or supplies. The kayak can navigate through the rapids a little easier. <br /> <br /></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(102,0,204)"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>How much time should be alloted to build a Trailcraft canoe or kayak? <br /></strong></span></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(102,0,204)">On average it will take 2 or 3 people a solid 3 -day weekend to complete the craft. This is with moderate to advanced knowledge of wood-working. For a person who has never done this before, you would need a few additional days as you work with the learning curve and gain your wood-working skills. <br /> <br /></span><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>After the canoe is constructed, what annual/regular mainenance is required to maintain the canoe?</strong></span> <br /><span style="color:#6600cc;">Wash it out after use. Store in a dry shed, or cover with a tarp. Keep out of the sun when being stored. Refinish every two seasons if used frequently. <br /> <br /></span><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>What tools are need to build the canoe or kayak?</strong></span> <br /><span style="color:#6600cc;">A recommended checklist is as follows: <br /></span><span style="color:#6600cc;">Screwdriver</span> <br /><span style="color:#6600cc;">Hammer</span> <br /><span style="color:#6600cc;">Hand or power drill <br /></span><span style="color:#6600cc;">3/16 and 3/32 drill bits <br /></span><span style="color:#6600cc;">hand saw or coping saw <br /></span><span style="color:#6600cc;">wood rasp <br /></span><span style="color:#6600cc;">power sander <br /></span><span style="color:#6600cc;">80-220 grit sandpaper <br /></span><span style="color:#6600cc;">1/4" or 5/16" staples or carpet tacks <br /></span><span style="color:#6600cc;">Four C clamps <br /></span><span style="color:#6600cc;">Vice grip pliers <br /></span><span style="color:#6600cc;">Staple gun <br /></span><span style="color:#6600cc;">saber or hack saw <br /></span><span style="color:#6600cc;">metal cutting file <br /></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(102,0,204)"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong> <br />As a ballpark, how much could you anticipate needing to spend on materials? <br /></strong></span>Assuming you already have the tools mentioned above, you would need to spend approximately $50 - $60 on materials. If you choose to seal the canvas in fiberglass instead of paint, you would need to add another $50 - $70.</span><span style="COLOR: rgb(102,0,204)"></div> <br /> <br /> <br /><div align="left"> <br /> <br /> <br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ffBHQZnmyIc/SUP0K31GzhI/AAAAAAAAAJg/TQyjUVH1mXo/s1600-h/RGO+Paintings+2.jpg"></a> <br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ffBHQZnmyIc/SUPyeIfwSeI/AAAAAAAAAJY/yxyNpHkt-JI/s1600-h/RGO+Paintings+2.jpg"></a> <br /></div> <br /> <br /> <br /><div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ffBHQZnmyIc/SUPyWHRAtXI/AAAAAAAAAJQ/m7VfcwishCw/s1600-h/RGO+Paintings+3.jpg"></a> <br /></div> <br /> <br /> <br /><div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ffBHQZnmyIc/SUPyOCb4tZI/AAAAAAAAAJI/bSbsKlOsQQs/s1600-h/RGO+Paintings+4.jpg"></a> <br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ffBHQZnmyIc/SUPyG3Be4eI/AAAAAAAAAJA/fM_lGPdloUE/s1600-h/RGO+Paintings+5.jpg"></a> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><div align="center"><span style="COLOR: rgb(102,0,204)"></div></span> <br /> <br /> <br /><p align="center"><a href="http://trailcraftcanoes.com/">Back to Home Page</a> <br /></p> <br /> <br /></div> <br /> <br /> <br /><div align="center"> <br /> <br /> <br /></div></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5844197518883963296-4648326715840513746?l=rgopaintings.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>RG's Placehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12053606818812432431noreply@blogger.com