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17' Wenona Spirt 11 restoration

My friend rented one for a trip on an Oregon river. I like the hull shape and they are worth saving.
 
I’ve been trying to get things done with the Sprit II, lots of interruptions. The Total Boat “TotalFair” really smoothed things out, along with some glazing putty. After two coats of Interlux “Pre Kote” primer it’s almost ready for paint.
The green Chestnut Cruiser is also ready for paint, along with the white primed 100 year old JR Robertson.

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First coat of dark blue Epifanes paint on both canoes, the Kevlar came out much nicer than the canvas covered Robertson. Even with the two coats of primer, canvas always need 3-4 coats of paint, at least in my world.
Next, I’ll flip the Wenonah over and sand and paint the interior.
The Robertson will get sanded with 150 grit before the next coat.

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That dark blue looks nice.
Are you concerned about it getting hot on the way to the water, or did I spend too much time in Florida?
 
A gorgeous color but hard to find in a swamped canoe.
I have always liked white or bright colors best.
 
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