Steam bending more ribs into the St. Lawrence river skiff. Good bending oak makes this task fun and easy. . . . #woodenboatbuilding #smallboat #skinonframe #steambending | Cape Falcon Kayak

St Lawrence River skiff first impressions: . Oarlock positioning was perfect on the first try but the boat sits a little little bit bit deeper in the water than is ideal for the pedal drive system. I always knew this was a risk with this particular, but at least the problem isn’t so bad that we can’t use the drive safely. (Not shown). . I can immediately tell that I would like more length for two people plus camping gear in open water. This is a bummer because I hate spec-ing boats that use lumb

Tips passed along between cruisers can be some of the most valuable information you’ll come across aboard! When we sail offshore, sometimes we will troll a line behind the sailboat on calm days. It sure makes for a fun passage when you catch something! While aboard, it’s good to have a strategy for fish cleaning so you don’t end up cleaning it in the galley below. We used to just clean it on the deck, until we built one of these. What are some of the best cruising tips you’ve used? ⚓️ABOUT US⚓️