Reading Glenn's post re: site member activity, his comments reminded me that users need to post new threads to keep the site alive. In that vein, here's a current project.
This poor old canoe, a 1938 Old Town 50 pounder- that's the model name; the weight is greater but that's how OT marketed them- was originally shipped to Hunter College in the state of New York in early1939.
I obtained it along with a 1927 Old Town 50#er, originally shipped to Saranac Lake, NY. Following repairs (read: complete rebuild!), the 1938 canoe is now ready for canvas. Here are a couple of pictures along the way...
Repair in progress over Fall and Winter,
Repair complete, interior varnish begun. 4 coats of gloss Man O War to build coverage, with at least 1 coat of semi-gloss to knock down the sheen once the outwales are on.
New Ash seats & thwart were made and installed. Ready for canvas:
Canvas rolled out, and pre-stretched with a come-along overnight prior to stretching over the hull:
Ready to go tomorrow....
This poor old canoe, a 1938 Old Town 50 pounder- that's the model name; the weight is greater but that's how OT marketed them- was originally shipped to Hunter College in the state of New York in early1939.
I obtained it along with a 1927 Old Town 50#er, originally shipped to Saranac Lake, NY. Following repairs (read: complete rebuild!), the 1938 canoe is now ready for canvas. Here are a couple of pictures along the way...
Repair in progress over Fall and Winter,
Repair complete, interior varnish begun. 4 coats of gloss Man O War to build coverage, with at least 1 coat of semi-gloss to knock down the sheen once the outwales are on.
New Ash seats & thwart were made and installed. Ready for canvas:
Canvas rolled out, and pre-stretched with a come-along overnight prior to stretching over the hull:
Ready to go tomorrow....
