If I were to put together a non-racing outing or series of outings this summer of 18 to 120 miles (1 or more days, depending on the distance) on Puget Sound,...
Well, it's been a few years, but I've done overnightes (on the Mallard) but would love to do the NW water. Let me know when with plenty of time to plan if...
I've formed another Yahoo! group for folks interested in touring various areas of the Pacific NW with other pedalers, paddlers and rowers, since this is rather...
I am considering this craft for a trip down the Mississippi, Saint Paul to the delta. I have a windrider trimaran sailboat (with emergency trolling motor),...
Hi Dave, I've copied Randy at Nauticraft on this so he might too reply with more input. I scotched the hard windsheild and got a sail/canvas maker to make me a...
Hi Curt, I apologize for the long delay in responding to your most generous offer. I think it would actually be easier to use the plastic adapters you employ...
We're set: 3/25 at Don Armeni boat ramp in West Seattle, with a 9 AM departure. That will give us 2.5 hours to make it over to Blake Island - plenty of time to...
Mike, Have a great time! Wish I were with you. Looking forward to the usual report and pictures. Regards, Curt ... From: Michael Lampi...
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1997 Escapade and a custom built trailer for sale by original owner. I have replaced all wear parts and completly tuned this boat. She is in perfect...
Mike, I just found this and don't think I responded way back when..... A smaller number of teeth for the small sprocket might work but the 21 tooth is the one...
Hello. I am looking for used encores : any condition. They will be slated for a Sail/Keel/Electric Auxillary conversion. 5430 Fleming St. VANC BC CA V5V 3C1 ...
Hello. Looking for info and advice from those who made Sail Conversion(s) How did they work out? What would you do differently; if there was a "next time"? How...
Howdy folx, I too am a bit disappointed with the standard prop on my Escapade, especially the early, right hand model. I retro fit some 3 and 4 blade outdrive...
Ryan, When you switched from a right hand prop to a left hand did you turn the drive unit around or just pedal backwards? Curt Chambers ... From:...
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Hi Pelican Brigantine HELEN O, First of all we do not recommend putting a sail on the Encore because it is probably not stable enough and there is no good way...
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Hello. I am planning some high quality improvements and modifications. VERTICAL Roller REEFING/Furling Rig, bolt on keel(s). and an easy to deploy/recover...
Hello, We put a sail on our Encore last year. See photos on the YahooGroups site: _http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/nauticraftpedalboats/photos/browse/7f0c_ ...
Hello. Does any one know of a good source of info on the net on just how an anchor works? I am looking for drawings on just what happens, anchor turning, ...
Curt, I flipped the drive. Mark Ryan ... turn the ... sprockets ... pieces to fab ... was more ... with ... so one ... pulley. ... turned by ... alignment to ...
Hello. "I am a real person!" Not only am I in the Telephone Book; I am published in the respectable Media. From SCUTTLEBUTT * From Jordan J. Dobrikin:...
Hello Scorpiaman, We've got a nice Encore for sale complete with trailer - and sailing rig! Price: $2500 FOB NH Photos, complete info avail. Henry Clews ...
There is an online site offering free charts and maps, as well as offering ones you can purchase in various formats. In addition to the maps themselves there...
I have a problem with barnacles if I leave my Escapade in the water. Is anyone aware of a suitable floating dock which can accommodate the keel of a Nauticraft...
hello. Bottom paint is usually the most convenient solution. Thr problem(s) with a/the nauticraft is finding a paint/coating that will stick to the plastic...
I've also seen folks use the plastic beaching dolly/box on docks that are suitable close to water level. With one's feet braced against one end and the nose...
Hello, I ran across a pedal-powered Kayak type boat and was wondering if anyone was familiar with it. It's new to me. It's called a WaveWalker. I realize that...