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Yes I do it a lot while I am out. I have to stretch my back. I even stand while moving. I have had this canoe over 55 years. I know it well.

@ronaldprovencher7570 thats good. But if the canoe capsized, would the sand jugs sink the canoe?

@@Ralphcanoeingadventures : that depends on the type of canoe.you have . The one i have is self floating ..

@ronaldprovencher7570 mine has floatation. But only for about 350#s. If you have gear in the canoe, it will go over that.

@GeneD283 I used 5 gallon pails. That was a mess. Then sand bags. Now the bladder. I leave about 3 gallons of water in the bag. It holds down the front from bouncing. I thought of a larger pump. But I am retired and have lots of time. And when I get everything loaded. I still hang around the boat landing. I like to talk to people. ;)

@markihde4381 that is great. I don't have a wench on my trailer. I bought one this winter and planning on installing it this spring. The upright on the front of the trailer isn't meant for a wench, so I have to plan on another way. The good thing about the bladder is there is always air in it. So it will float. And it's easy to crawl over. Thanks for the input.

@seaturtle5757 I take her sometimes. But she always wants to be on shore. It's hard to film with her with me.

@seaturtle5757 and another thing. She is scared shirtless of the drone 🤣

@ what kind of dog?

@seaturtle5757 half lab and half hound dog. About the size of a cockerspanual. There are a few videos with her in it.

@@rootwad I can see that its going to be a LONG winter for me. I miss getting out on the water. There were days last summer that I could have gone out in the canoe but didn't. Now that it is winter, I regret it. You have not posted any videos for a long time. I was wondering what happened to you. I pray all is ok your way. Nice to hear from you. I have a few videos ready to post this winter from last summer. You have to keep your subscribers interested. Later dude!

@@Ralphcanoeingadventures Thanks for keepin' me in your prayers Ralph! We're all doing good over here. I've got a little footage in the can i may share yet, but it will probably be next spring before i'm able to get on the water again. It's 60 degrees in st louis today, i am going to run my motors on the stand to keep the carburetors fresh. Might pop down to the boat ramp too, see if the Jetski boys are out today :D

@bestfishing6338 right now I have 130 videos. That should last you awhile .😅 It's winter in Iowa. So, hang in there. Spring is just a few months away.

I am in Iowa. Cedar Rapids. A lot of my videos are filmed on the Cedar River. I have had this canoe for over 55 years. I have had no problems with it at all. When I bought it new, they said in the adds that it is the last canoe you'll ever buy. They were right. I build a wood strip canoe about 24 years ago. There is a video of me in it. I love getting out in the canoe. I have a big fishing boat with a 75hp on it. But I'd reather be in the canoe. Thanks for you input. I love hearing from subscribers. And my channel is small. So I can answer people within a day or so. Winter is here now. So videos will be fewer. bye.

@@hillbillyjim375 5hp. My home page tells about setup.

@@timhudson1846 I think those freighter canoes are soooo cool. I would love to have one of those. I built a woodstrip canoe. I have a couple of videos featuring it.

@Ralphcanoeingadventures p.s. it's also a Gil Gilpatrick Grand Laker Freighter canoe. Got the plans outta his book.

​@Ralphcanoeingadventures send me the videos please

@@chuckjones2368 Oh yes I know. Before I take the big boat out. I take the canoe out to find where the channel has moved to. The sand always finds a new route every year. In the summer,our river channel is only about 3 feet deep. And about 10 foot wide. So you have to know the river.

@YFAwithTodd thanks. The canoe is unbreakable. But it will flip. If I wouldn't have been looking in the camera, I would have seen it. If you watch the video, you will see the "V" in the water.

@TatoZjesz_CzyDlaPsa your language i don't understand. Sorry.

@Ralphcanoeingadventures Język polski Polish

Thank you so much for your input. Iowa is getting colder here also. We are praying for Ukraine 🇺🇦 in these hard times.

@@leeparker9436 I am 75. So, I can't lift it like I use to. The trailer works great. I have a wood strip I built. I use the trailer to hail it also. I can move it around by hand. As you can see in one of my videos.

@Ralphcanoeingadventures Do you know what brand and model the trailer is? I used to put mine canoe on roof racks on top of my truck, but my back can't handle it anymore.

@leeparker9436 I will find the manual today and send you the information.

​@@leeparker9436 The trailer is a Trailex aluminum trailer. Web= www.trailex.com . Model SUT-220-S. I hope this helps. Let me know how it comes out.

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@leeparker9436 that sounds like a great setup. Mine is a Grumman square stern also. Great mines think alike. 😉

@Ralphcanoeingadventures I really like the spray skirts on your canoe, I wish mine had them. I don't know if they work or not, but they greatly enhance the canoes appearance in my opinion.

@@leeparker9436 they work great. I thought all square stern canoes had them. So the water on yours crawls up the sides?

@leeparker9436 if you look at some of my videos, you'll see it inaction.

@Ralphcanoeingadventures No, mine works fine without them no issues, I just think the spray skirts look better than without them. I bought my canoe new in 1994 and they did not have the spray skirts then. My hull thickness is slightly thinner than yours also as Grumman used a thinner gauge aluminum in the mid 1990's on some models.

@@thomaswalters5519 I used to use sandbag. This water bladder works very well. No more carrying heavy bags. Thanks for the comment .

That is very interesting. I didn't know that. I bet the 9.7 was heavy with the 4 cylinders. Thanks for sharing.

@@NancyKinlaw I found that 5 gallon buckets spill water going through waves. I use a water bladder system now. I have a video of how I have it set up.

@ I didn’t use buckets, I used plastic collapsible camping containers sold at Walmart that have a screw cap

@@alanaugust8853 I will try. As long as there's no ice on the water. I can take the big boat out fishing.

​@Ralphcanoeingadventures ... ah ??. May I suggest? A grand lake stream freighter canoe.. I'm building a grand laker freighter canoe, plans by Gil Gilpatrick. Please Google grand lake stream freighter canoes

That is great! I have had this outfit for over 50 years. I have so much fun in it. I would rather take the canoe out more than my large fishing boat. It was good to hear from you. Take care.

@@DCFloridasport I have to put #140 in front to keep the bow down. Canoes are more stable with the whole bottom on the water surface. When I open it up. The canoe gets a little tippy. Your Jon boat can go in prity shallow water. I had a few Jon boats. Very practical in shallow water. But not good in rougher water. They bet the hack out of you. Thanks for subscribing.

@ a battery and fuel up front is def a way, Ive always balanced with my 180 lb nephew lol

@DCFloridasport I used to use sandbags. Now I use a water bladder. I have a video on it.

I know what you mean about the politics CRAP. I will be so glad when it is over. To get away from it, I watch a lot of fishing and canoeing channels. If I didn't I would go nuts! In the winter, I watch my videos. Not because they are good. But. because I miss the water. I really love the music I add. I think that is one of the best parts of my videos. Some people don't like it. I have had a few comments about it. But I think with the right music helps make the video. And if I really like the music. I make it a little louder.😁. Thanks for the input. That helps a lot.

I have not put my canoe away yet. But I took the small motor out on the big boat and ran the gas out of it. As I said before. I have to get into the water to load the canoe onto the trailer. And the water temp is getting into the low 60s here. So, I really don't want to get my feet wet. So the canoeing is done for me this year. I still take the big boat out and do some fishing. That craft, I can use all winter if there is not ice on the water. I have some stoke footage of me going out. So I can make a few videos for winter months to show. But, I am already missing the canoe! We'll chat this winter. Later dude!!!

@@Ralphcanoeingadventures Well i might have an advantage on you there then, i'm able to launch and land with a good pair of boots :D I've got a 14' alumacraft semi-v that i can put out as well, but all of the ramps near home are terribly low. I think i'm just going to focus on cleaning and restoring my gear for next year

@@rootwad I have wader boots, but look stupid in them. I still have the big boat to go out in. That I can use all winter, if no ice.

@@NorthernFreighterCanoe you bet. Maine is a very beautiful state. We are "almost" neighbors. 🙂

I thought you had a northern accident 😅

@@Ralphcanoeingadventures Where are you located?

@@NorthernFreighterCanoe cedar rapids iowa

@cmm8622 thanks. I try new things. Still learning camera angles and stuff to try.

@@justinsmitley7619 105 #s. I took it to Boundary Waters once. Never again. That is why I use a trailer.

@@Ralphcanoeingadventures I used to have an aluminum boat with a trailer but I sold it and I'm thinking of buying a small boat or canoe did I can just put in the back of my truck. Looking into aluminum canoes and I seen your video so I was curious.

@justinsmitley7619 mine is a Grumman. They are heavier than most canoes. Very well built. Mine is over 50 years old. I bought it new. Look into an ultralight. 55# for the good one. The lighter, the more expensive .

@@rootwad most of my stuff is winterized. But not the canoe motor or the big boat. With the canoe, I have to get into the water 💧 to load the canoe on the trailer. There is no getting around it. So water temp is a big factor. This is the determining factor for going out. I have waders for cold weather.

@Tdog9915 this winter I'll pull the unit in the shop and do a close view of the pipe and mount. Will that work?

@@Ralphcanoeingadventures thanks for the quick reply Ralph. Love your videos!That’ll work great! Looking forward to it. Continue to be safe on all your canoe adventures! 👍🏻

It will handle most currents. But I was looking for a place to fish. And there are interesting things in the most weird places. I don;t understand the comment, "no chemtrails".

@squiggymcsquig6170 😂 I never thought of that!😊 . How that I listen to it.....It does sound like an old projector!!!😮 . So funny. Thanks ❤

@alanaugust8853 it works very well. The right amount of weight in front. I have to pump out the water before I pull it onto the trailer. The pump is loud. I get a lot of looks while using it. But a good way to meet people. I always carry my channel cards. 😉 I get subscribers around the boat landings. Thanks for checking in.

Thank you. The days are getting shorter here. I have to get out when I can. Hi from the USA.

@@Ralphcanoeingadventures pozdro z Polski.

@@TatoZjesz_CzyDlaPsa I see your in Poland. The internet is so cool. We can talk and show videos around the world! Watch out for those crazt Russans !

It don't get any better than this. Being out in a craft I love the most.

@@rootwad yup, the weight makes all the difference.

@Tdog9915 I have sand bags in front. They equal about #135. Now I use a water bladder. I have a video how I set it up. The sand bags are too much to work with.

@@K3rmitDaFr4g91 so glad to help with your decision. My channel is all about showing how a canoe works and handles. Thanks for the input! I am glad my channel helped.

​@@Ralphcanoeingadventures absolutely boss man! Just took my brother out in it for the first time. He's getting one now too haha. And yes, I've driven my uncles John boat. It's like a bus lol. Canoe all the way

@K3rmitDaFr4g91 I feel the same way. Canoes are a lot of fun. But I am too old to paddle far. I like to go up stream with the motor. And paddle back down.

​@@Ralphcanoeingadventures I have heart and skeletal issues at 32. I'm in the same boat my friend haha

@K3rmitDaFr4g91 that is too young to have those problems. I'm 75 so I expect it for me.

@rootwad I know what you mean about the season is almaot over. I have a lot of chances to get out there on the water. But I always find things to do around the house or shop. Fall is a time where I start getting ready for winter. Cen the windows, cover the AC in the shop, clean the flower beds. I know I should be out on the water. And this winter I'll regret it. I am old enough that there won't be many more where I am able to do this. Some of this video was shot many years ago. And I had a camera of not very good quality. Our waters are very low. If I take the big boat our. It is above the dam. And there you can only go up a mile or so. Lots of school events with the grandkids this fall. So time on the water is limited, but I would't miss it! Nice talk. Later dude

@@rootwad we haven't had rain in over a month. The rivers and streams are very low. I have 2 drones. One is a mini 2. I just bought a mini 4 pro. They both work great. But the pro 4 has the screen in the controller. That is a game changer. It is fun landing it in a moving canoe!! 😵‍💫 I need to get out in my kayak. I only had it out once this year. I got an ebike, so I have been on that a lot. Can't wait for your next video. Later dude🤟

It is a 2021 Merc. 5hp 4 stroke. The canoe will go 12.5mph. So as long as the water is running less than that. It will go up stream. I canoe alone. So I need the motor to get me back to where I started. Look at the discription on my home page. It will tell you most of the specs. You can ride along when ever you want.😀

@@WilliamAM43 I can run in 6" of water. The motor has an adjustment that tilts the motor about 30 degrees. In a few of my videos, it shows it tilted up.

@@Ralphcanoeingadventures Thank you very much for your response. I think this kind of setup is something I am going to look into. Hope you get out a day or two and enjoy the fall weather.

@@WilliamAM43 I was doing some thinking and measuring. I want to correct the last statement. I would say with the motor, the depth is about 10 inches. With the motor up, it will float over a 6inch sandbar.

@@Ralphcanoeingadventures Thank you, I appreciate you checking for me. That is pretty impressive, with the way things are drying up again it will be needed.

@WilliamAM43 I find that I take the canoe more than the big boat. The rivers get prity low. The main channel could get down to 3ft. in the summer. Good luck.

@@brucehohenstein thank you so much!

@@rootwad I have a plan for a winter video. Only you will know. I am going to hook a wench to the front of the canoe and get in it. It will look like I am paddling on the snow. It should be hilarious 😂 😃 . If we get enough snow.

@@Ralphcanoeingadventures Your secret is safe with me 🤣 That's gonna be a good one.

@@hihihi9210 to save time. Read the description on my home page. That tells most of your questions. But, 5hp.

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@bluesman3794 sorry you feel that way. You have a good day.

@@Ralphcanoeingadventures I went back and watched the original, I think. Some people enjoy the music. I get it. Good footage. You too thx

@bluesman3794 the funny thing, is l like the music the best. The songs I pick, I really like. I have lowered the volume a bit. I use to really have it cranked up. Drone shots don't have sound. So I add sound effects or music. But the drone shots are so short, I have to add music. But thanks for your input. Take care out there!