"Richard Cunningham" wrote in message

I do think the 7' paddle in the plans would be too short though. Granted,
I increased the beam by 2", but my paddle is 90" and I could use another
foot. Unfortunately, using a double paddle has aggravated a shoulder
impingement I've been fighting for a while (rowing doesn't bother it), so I
don't know how much I'll be using the boat myself-- but it's a fun and
fairly quick build and is fun to use.

Using a 90 inch paddle with what is probably a wide grip is what
disturbed the shoulder. Even if you feel strong enough to "push" the
paddle at that length, your shoulder joint (assume you are a human) is
probably not designed for that much leverage, at that angle... Get to
the paddling groups, or just take my word for it for now. Hope you did
not *!@! your shoulder to bad.
Nice boat by the way, good luck with your next build... and there will
be one...
Scotty from SmallBoats.com

Thanks Scotty,

Yeah, it's hard to say what caused the pain since I also mowed the grass
that day, which always gives me trouble. And you're right, pushing is what
causes the problem.

This Cheap Canoe was boat #2, I built a Steve Lewis LilJon first, and
glued up the butt joints today on a Michalak Vamp. This stuff'll eat your
brain!


Rick
"Backyard Renegade" wrote in message
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"Richard Cunningham" wrote in message

I do think the 7' paddle in the plans would be too short though.
Granted,
I increased the beam by 2", but my paddle is 90" and I could use another
foot. Unfortunately, using a double paddle has aggravated a shoulder
impingement I've been fighting for a while (rowing doesn't bother it),
so I
don't know how much I'll be using the boat myself-- but it's a fun and
fairly quick build and is fun to use.

Using a 90 inch paddle with what is probably a wide grip is what
disturbed the shoulder. Even if you feel strong enough to "push" the
paddle at that length, your shoulder joint (assume you are a human) is
probably not designed for that much leverage, at that angle... Get to
the paddling groups, or just take my word for it for now. Hope you did
not *!@! your shoulder to bad.
Nice boat by the way, good luck with your next build... and there will
be one...
Scotty from SmallBoats.com