JoeD

Hey Derek,

Great build. I’m actually just starting on building my own plus-size voyageur, but even larger to accommodate two kids (about 100″ long).

Any other general tips you want to share? It sounds like sealing that inside tube seam during construction might be a good approach. I have loads of Aquaseal but none of the 3M stuff you…[Read more]

Hello again Matt.

I’m ready to get a kit and thought I’d ask about specific lengths of material here, in case anyone else is interested in expanding the Voyageur. I’ll explain what we’re after so you can guide us to exactly how much extra material. The plan is to make an interior length of 100 inches, or 37 inches longer than the standard 63 inch…[Read more]

Thanks Matt! Really appreciate the reply, even if you don’t have a definitive length for me. I think confirming that 1 paddler could handle a long boat is helpful. If anything it seems the longer boat will fare better on the mellow lakes and rivers we’ll use (your “Tracking, or Directional Stability” article makes that point with regard to…[Read more]