Lining holes

Keeled Over · May 26, 2023

Hi folks,

I need to put some lining holes in a Royalex Rockstar.

I am in the Rochester, NY area - no luck with the shops here. Mountain Man in Old Forge won't do it either - suggested I send it to Northstar.

Any leads on a shop where I can have this done, preferably in my general area? I will drive if need be.

Thank you.

Cheeseandbeans · May 26, 2023

I know John Visser of Housatonic Canoe Shop is a couple hours from you in Little Falls, NY. He primarily works on wood and canvas, but I know he dabbles in the dark arts of Royalex from time to time. Worth a call or email I’d say. He does nice work.

Phone: (203)-470-2031

E-mail: johnevisser@aol.com

Bob

dogbrain · May 26, 2023

My Royalex hulls just have holes drilled. Nothing special is required.

Mark

canube · May 26, 2023

drill holes a fraction smaller than the cordage you'll use. No seepage.....

Keeled Over · May 27, 2023

So, no PVC being used to create a pathway for the rope tom pass through?

Pic by any chance?

Thank you all, and Cheese, thank you for John's number.

billconner · May 27, 2023

One approach:

DIY: Canoe Lining Holes

A simple project that will make your canoe easier to line and track in moving water.

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dogbrain · May 27, 2023

It depends on how low you want the holes. If it's below the waterline like billconners example shows, then yes you'll have to glue in pvc or abs pipe.

Mark

billconner · May 27, 2023

dogbrain said:
It depends on how low you want the holes. If it's below the waterline like billconners example shows, then yes you'll have to glue in pvc or abs pipe.

Mark

I have no idea about high or low, but seems like low would give you a distinct advantage, being able to "lift" further away from canoe.

Tryin' · May 27, 2023

billconner said:
I have no idea about high or low, but seems like low would give you a distinct advantage, being able to "lift" further away from canoe.

Low really helps when the canoe starts to broach while lining. Having the pick point close to the waterline lowers the moment arm, resulting in a "skid" rather than a rolling motion.

Alasgun · May 27, 2023

I used carbon fiber tube, and on the inside just wrapped the tube with carbon tow up against the inner hull on both sides and wet it out with epoxy. No leak, super strong. I may have a picture, I’ll have to look.

Glenn MacGrady · May 27, 2023

Lining holes don't go below the waterline, but just above. Still, there is some risk of in-seepage from wave splash. That probably would be minimal with a tight-fitted rope even with no connecting tube.

If you don't want to do it yourself, I'm sure Dave Curtis at Hemlock Canoe in Hemlock, NY, could do it if he had time and wanted the job.

Keeled Over · May 28, 2023

Thank you everyone for the input. I have enough ideas here to get this squared away.

Thank you!

Lining holes

Keeled Over

Cheeseandbeans

dogbrain

canube

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billconner

DIY: Canoe Lining Holes

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Tryin'

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