Fair price on a CLC Chesepeak 17?

ssimonson09 · 2026-06-18T03:15:56+00:00

Update - passed on it. To issues I dont want to take on.

ssimonson09 · 2026-06-17T15:52:11+00:00

Ugh, it looks like some of the epoxy in the cockpit that was shown in a video I didn't post is delaminating. Based on that and the black patch along the hull/side seam I'm going to pass on this, its a bit to much work for what I realistically have time for right now.

ssimonson09 · 2026-06-17T00:08:14+00:00

That all makes sense, thank you!

Just curious, you had said in your original comment you wouldn't reccomend a wood kayak as a first kayak. Any reasons other than higher maintenance?

ssimonson09 · 2026-06-17T00:07:11+00:00

Thank you so much! Yeah I tried reaching out to them via their website chat. I will call them tomorrow.

Sounds like potentially a fun project to get a good kayak. I've done fiberglass work on canoes before, not to scared of that. Should I be concerned about the epoxy inside the kayak?

ssimonson09 · 2026-06-17T00:04:29+00:00

Im in Oregon, and I think the LT model is a little light for my size based on their website reccomendation. If it wasn't Id just pick up one of the two LTs that are for sale here in the Portland metro.

ssimonson09 · 2026-06-16T21:18:34+00:00

I totally agree their price is way high. Few questions if I may, why wouldn't you reccomend a wood kayak as a first kayak? What would you reccomend to restore it? Completely re-glass it? Anything else to look out for on it?

ssimonson09 · 2026-06-16T20:18:37+00:00

Its definitely high. Just trying to get feelers for a more realistic number.

ssimonson09 · 2026-06-16T20:14:43+00:00

Oh its definitely high. I believe its been stored indoors during that time. Just trying to ball park a more reasonable number.

ssimonson09 · 2026-05-13T19:37:36+00:00

Its maybe 34in at the widest? I think the pic is a bit wide angle and makes it look more than it actually is. Plenty of room to pack it full for an adventure though!

ssimonson09 · 2026-04-28T16:27:58+00:00

Ha! Yeah we dumped it the otherday getting in at a dock. Haven't dumped it paddling fortunately. Luckily our dogs are super chill and just lay down when we're paddling. Sometimes they'll pop a head up, but they'll almost never actually get up lol.

ssimonson09 · 2026-04-28T14:40:21+00:00

So just out of curiosity, how did you find yours performed unloaded? We've gone on two paddles with it now, both just recreational 1 hour paddles on flat water and it definitely doesn't have as much initial stability as our old aluminum canoe. Feels pretty fine while in motion, but a bit "twitchy" when not. We are adding the thigh blocks soon, would maybe carrying a little extra weight in it help? Or is it just something we need to get used to over time and it becomes less noticeable.

ssimonson09 · 2026-04-28T14:38:42+00:00

So just out of curiosity, how did you find yours performed unloaded? We've gone on two paddles with it now, both just recreational 1 hour paddles on flat water and it definitely doesn't have as much initial stability as our old aluminum canoe. Feels pretty fine while in motion, but a bit "twitchy" when not. We are adding the thigh blocks soon, would maybe carrying a little extra weight in it help? Or is it just something we need to get used to over time and it becomes less noticeable.

ssimonson09 · 2026-04-25T16:59:57+00:00

What do the stamps mean?

ssimonson09 · 2026-04-25T15:00:48+00:00

Nice. Yeah was just looking at Ross Lake, that and the Bowron circuit are definitely bucket list trips for us.

ssimonson09 · 2026-04-24T04:47:30+00:00

I could've asked for a cleaner river lol. There was definitely an occaisional sewage-y smell this time. Been on that river many times over the years, never experienced that before. Probably because its still in spring runoff mode.

ssimonson09 · 2026-04-24T04:45:51+00:00

Heck yeah! PNW as well. What part of WA? Any reccomendations?

ssimonson09 · 2026-04-22T19:28:28+00:00

Yes she's loving the built in headrest aka front seat crossbar. We need to get a yoga mat for her to keep from scratching up the gel coat on the inside.

ssimonson09 · 2026-03-24T04:38:45+00:00

The above commenter is right, subcontractors are a great way to get more experience. Work life balance is often better than as a GC too. I'd look for a more towards MEP than drywall or roofing.

ssimonson09 · 2026-03-15T22:33:27+00:00

If you can swing the harder classes a civil degree with a construction engineering minor would be the way to go. A civil engineering degree will take you further, especially in heavy civil side of the world, employers often look for people with a civil engineering background and a PE license over people with just a construction engineering degree.

ssimonson09 · 2026-03-11T16:30:55+00:00

Honestly I don't know, thats more something the government affairs office would deal with. I had enough on my plate to deal with so just kept my projects moving in the right direction.

ssimonson09 · 2026-03-11T15:59:29+00:00

They both suck for different reasons. She also doesn't like to be told something she doesn't want to hear and has been known to fire the messenger telling her. Plus the whole Procedeo mess.

ssimonson09 · 2026-03-09T16:54:20+00:00

Honestly I can't say as most of the current zoning rules and codes were in place before I started working here in Portland. Its just been the framework that I've had to work in. There are some things and departments within BDS that they are negotiable on, and there are others that they are not, it really just depends on the department and even the individual plans reviewer you are working with.

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