Patrick Corry

At least Mem suggested isolating the wood from the fiberglass so it is easy to revert back to canvas if one so chooses. Jim

I got my two canoes back from the shop (Kimball Pond Boat Barn, Bob Bassett, Vienna, Maine) Bob did a nice job of clinching all the...

I'll echo Benson's reply. There are many experienced restorers who frequent the forums at WCHA.org, many of whom will be willing to...

The Jordan River runs through the Raquette Boreal Complex in the Adirondack park, and is a place that I had been interested in exploring...

It was a "first" for a motley crew of open canoeists from Florida (Marc, Molly and Rascal), Pennsylvania (Bruce, Tim and Maureen)...

No... but I tend to pre-soak for a long time-even a week or ten days- then steam in a plastic bag/tube. Full disclosure, none of the...

Great first effort. I like that blade shape. Gamma is correct, Sassafras makes a very nice paddle. Mine is the lighter wood in these...

I just bought some rift sawn 16' Sitka Spruce stock for gunnels. True 2'x6'x16'. It will yield 12 pieces, or enough for 3 canoes if I...

Great work Patrick! That’ll be a dandy when it’s done.

Thanks for taking us along. Having paddled the Allagash twice, in 1967 as a kid and about 15 years ago with my son, I've been hoping...

Thanks Robin, and of course all of you who have appreciated this and other projects! Robin, I had some "discussions" on the WCHA site...

Nicely done, those 50lbers are nice looking canoes, you really brought it back to life. I have never heard of removing planks, clean...

and that sums up dedication, talent and experience

Well done, Patrick. It's awesome that you have the talent & the patience to restore these beautiful boats.

Well, the canoe is done.... and gone! In the accompanying picture the 50#er is the one on the left. The other is the Chestnut Bobs...