Replacing gunwales

[Almonte Paddler]

I have just purchased an old Chestnut canoe (Prospector I believe) that has severe rot on the stern. The deck and gunwales are shot.

Can I replace these without losing the canvas? It seems in fine shape.

Thanks

[IthacaBill]

Are you talking inwales, outwales or both? Can you tack on a couple digital photos of the deck and rail areas? I'm thinking you'll want to lose the old canvas, but pictures will help.

[Almonte Paddler]

Hi,

These were reduced to make them fit. I hope you can see enough.

The canvass is already 2nd generation. There is other $$ I want to spend first.

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[Dave Wermuth]

Hi Art, the photos look good but a close up of the canvas itself would be helpful. based on what I see I think it would be false economy to try to keep the canvas. You are looking at a significant amount of work so my advice is to figure in the extra hundred or so and end up with everything redone.
Good luck and enjoy the journey.