Are there any Custom Canoe Paddle makers in Maine (Orono: construction, school)

[ribbets]

I need a couple of custom paddles made for my kayaks. We do a lot of narrow stream touring and the regular paddles are much to long and bulky. They would almost have to be a regular canoe paddle, but bent like a lightning bolt so you could reach out past the gunnels and then straight down.

[bignhfamily]

Originally Posted by ribbets

I need a couple of custom paddles made for my kayaks. We do a lot of narrow stream touring and the regular paddles are much to long and bulky. They would almost have to be a regular canoe paddle, but bent like a lightning bolt so you could reach out past the gunnels and then straight down.

Hey ribbets,
If you can't find anybody local, I know a couple guys here across the border in NH that could probably help you out. One is a wooden boat builder, canoes actually and he makes his own paddles too. The other is a cabinet/furniture maker that was schooled in wood boat construction.

[ribbets]

I even called the kayak manufacture, just north of here and they said all they have are the are standard paddles, but it might be a good idea.. any-one got a patent on this yet..

[Acadianlion]

Originally Posted by ribbets

I even called the kayak manufacture, just north of here and they said all they have are the are standard paddles, but it might be a good idea.. any-one got a patent on this yet..

Look at Maine Made: America's Best. There is a canoe paddle maker with a llisting there.

I know that there used to be a custom paddle maker in near Orono...maybe in Stillwater because I went there with a friend who was picking up some paddles for her kayak about ten years ago.

Good luck!

[Mainer61]

Maybe Earl Baldwin in Orrington?