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I fixed a damaged one up for Andy O. It had been squashed so many cracks and flaking gel coat. I can't remember what resin I used...

Just applied the second (and last) coat of varnish to this JR Robertson 16’ courting canoe this morning.

The last couple of months I enjoyed being on the forum. Now not so much. Bloody ocean. Great canoe for a decent price.

I'd also note that in event of a capsize, it's far easier to roll a kayak (if the water is deep enough)..... But canoes are still...

To put a rib in, I machine and sand the rib. Next I steam it, bend the first corner then force the end up under the gunnels and then...

I'm of the belief that paddles are a tool, just like canoes, and to really be called a paddle it's just begging for at least one jaunt...

My sons disco has a similar hog problem. Solved for the time with am ash rib forced in and wedged up under the gunnels. Before that...

I aware of your paddle making and paddling: both are way beyond my level! When I make things, I get comments like 'oh it's too good to...

I really can't understand how you could NOT go out and use a paddle like that, even only once. Sam

In short there are a few sentences that keep comming back in this kind of questions 1 a canoe is better then no canoe The prefered...

That one's had a tough life......long may it continue!

The best canoe when you're out on the water is the one you're paddling

Earlier in this thread I mentioned I needed to cain the seats for a JR Robertson canoe. Unfortunately, I gave up on them, I just...

A proud Chestnut Prosecutor owner showing off his freshly restored canoe.