Search found 1384 matches

by Tim Eubanks
Sat Jan 17, 2009 2:01 pm
Forum: Gear Review
Topic: Bilge pump and battery set up in canoe. Need help.
Replies: 13
Views: 3943

Re: Bilge pump and battery set up in canoe. Need help.

Got my switch from Academy sports, just a toggle for a bass boat bilge. Used marine goop to seal it in. Battery is from Batteries.com? basically 10 C-cells in series in a sealed package. Charger and all for about $70. Used on Ocoee for 2 days without recharge. My battery is in plastic bottle, all co...
by Tim Eubanks
Tue Jan 13, 2009 1:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lost Paddler on Richland
Replies: 121
Views: 12080

Re: Lost Paddler on Richland

Hope this doesn't qualify as a highjacking: If I'm bold/stupid/adventurous/unlucky enough to be stuck out in the boonies overnight(unplanned, that is), my whereabouts questionable, should I reasonably expect the sherriff-rescue unit-NPS, etc, to come looking for me? Finding lost kids, sure. But adul...
by Tim Eubanks
Mon Jan 12, 2009 2:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lost Paddler on Richland
Replies: 121
Views: 12080

Re: Lost Paddler on Richland

Been reading all these posts with much interest. As an open boater (most of the time) we always carry an extra paddle and most of us generally carry extra clothes, etc, because we have room (maybe because we come out of our boats more often?). As far as food, someone will no doubt correct me if I'm ...
by Tim Eubanks
Wed Jan 07, 2009 10:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lost Paddler on Richland
Replies: 121
Views: 12080

Re: Lost Paddler on Richland

Time, once again, for the "Hiker's Guide to Richland Creek"? MJ? :poke:

Terry, can't hardly imagine hiking out of a gorge dragging a canoe. At least you might be able to use it for shelter or the bags to sleep on.

How practical are break-down spare paddles?