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Boulder, Co. — Small Craft Sales isn’t just another online classified website, it’s a community for all factions of water nerd tired of wading through scam-riddled cesspools like Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace to find the perfect small vessel or a new home for their old baby.
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The Slightly Cheeky Guide to Evaluating a Used River Raft
(Because no one wants to buy a lemon... that floats)
Start with the Basics
Check for an HIN (Hull Identification Number).Like a birth certificate for boats. No HIN? That's sus. Ask who's loved it before you.Original owner? Great! They know its life story. Multiple past owners? You’re dating a mys …
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The Women Who Rowed
The Women Who Rowed
Ellen Tibbetts, Jan Kempster, Elena Kirschner, Denice Napoletano and Mary Williams greeted each other with hugs in front of the OARS Grand Canyon headquarters in Flagstaff. One by one, they walked into the building through the teal door frame and past the photo-plastered walls. …
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Chesapeake Light Craft on Boatbuilding Blunders (and How to Fix Them)
Chesapeake Light Craft has helped more than 50,000 boats take shape—from nimble sea kayaks to elegant dories, sleek paddleboards, and even powerboats. And while their precision-cut kits and detailed manuals make it feel like you’re halfway to launching just by opening the box, let’s be honest: you’ …
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Just get a Kayak (Official Trailer)
Ryan Huck—resident wildman and moderator of White Water Inflatables Colorado—and his crew of R1 maniacs have been taking rubber where rubber arguably doesn’t belong: Vallecito Creek, Oh Be Joyful, Daisy Creek, the North Fork of the Crystal, and the North Fork of the South Platte. These dudes aren’t …
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Did you know Denver, Colorado is hiding its very own custom boat shop?
No, we’re not talking your run-of-the-mill raft and frame shop. We're talking the full treatment for your floating beauty—wood restoration, fiberglass acid washes, engine service, polishing that would make your mother weep, bilge cleaning (yes, even that), full-on detailing, fresh paint and varnish …
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