Gunwale options in California

[shawtbus]

Hi Yall!

Recently purchased a Seda Scout 16ft kevlar canoe for 200 bucks, can y'all believe that?! However it was stored on it's side and the gunnels have cracked in a few places and the decks are coming apart so I'm looking to replace them. So my question is,

Does anyone know where to source gunnels and decks on the west coast for these canoes and if so which brand?

Should I just order mad river gunnels?

Seda appears to be inactive and haven't answered my calls. Thanks everyone in advance!

Bonus photo of the canoe at ahjumawi lava springs state park

 

[Gamma1214]

Welcome. Looks like a great boat for the money.

Are you looking for plastic / aluminum replacements or would you consider installing wood gunwales? (Not a bad DIY project IMO and that would look sharp with Cherry)

 

[ppine]

I have been through this process with a wood and canvas Guide 18. You can patch the old gunwales with epoxy and reinforce them. You can buy wood gunwales probably somewhere in the East and have them shipped with a scarf joint. They will still cost a lot to ship at over 8 feet long. Or you can find some white ash and have a woodworker or cabinet shop mill them for you. The bevel is the tricky part. Good luck.

 

[Steve in Idaho]

I think that canoe deserves ash gunwales. Surely there's a local or semi local hardwood supplier who will sell you a plank. If you have a Woodcraft store in the vicinity, they may be able to hook you up with a local hobbyist that would mill it for you (they likely know who has the good tools).

 

[gumpus]

Here is one option

Knock Down Gunwale System

 

[shawtbus]

Welcome. Looks like a great boat for the money.

Are you looking for plastic / aluminum replacements or would you consider installing wood gunwales? (Not a bad DIY project IMO and that would look sharp with Cherry)

I was mostly thinking about vinyl for the cost and durability factor. I plan on using her for mostly canoe camping trips.

I think that canoe deserves ash gunwales. Surely there's a local or semi local hardwood supplier who will sell you a plank. If you have a Woodcraft store in the vicinity, they may be able to hook you up with a local hobbyist that would mill it for you (they likely know who has the good tools).

But I can't deny the class of wooden gunwales lol
Wooden gunwales also might be easiest to source here in Cali. Thanks everyone

 

[shawtbus]

I have been through this process with a wood and canvas Guide 18. You can patch the old gunwales with epoxy and reinforce them. You can buy wood gunwales probably somewhere in the East and have them shipped with a scarf joint. They will still cost a lot to ship at over 8 feet long. Or you can find some white ash and have a woodworker or cabinet shop mill them for you. The bevel is the tricky part. Good luck.

Patching might be a good option in the meantime. How would you go about reinforcing them?