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What happened here?!

Discussion in 'Wood and Canvas' started by ddewees, Nov 15, 2004.

  1. ddewees

    ddewees Woodworker

    At the risk of starting a thread on "wackiest canoe repairs", I submit the attached photo of a '40's - '50's vintage Peterborough "Otonobee", in need of a little work. Actually, there's little wrong with it except that 4" hole clean through the stern. Anybody seen anything like it? (Hint: it was not caused by cannon shot.)

    Don in Vermont
     
    ddewees, Nov 15, 2004
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  2. cbntmkr

    cbntmkr Canoeist, Scouter

    Where is the picture??
     
    cbntmkr, Nov 16, 2004
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  3. OP
    OP
    ddewees

    ddewees Woodworker

    Sorry about that. I'll try again to upload the photo.
    Don
     
    ddewees, Nov 16, 2004
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  4. OP
    OP
    ddewees

    ddewees Woodworker

    Not having any luck with the attachment. I'll talk to webmasters and figure it out.
    Don
     
    ddewees, Nov 16, 2004
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  5. Dan Miller

    Dan Miller cranky canoeist Staff Member

    Don,

    What format is the picture and how big is it? If you still have trouble, email it to me at drgonfly@nycap.rr.com and I will try to sort it out...
     
    Dan Miller, Nov 16, 2004
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  6. Dan Miller

    Dan Miller cranky canoeist Staff Member

    Here is Don's Photo.

    If I didn't know better, I'd think Jack Aubrey or Cap'n Black Bill Whalen was in the neighborhood....

    Cheers,
    Dan
     

    Attached Files:

    Dan Miller, Nov 16, 2004
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  7. Ray Irons

    Ray Irons Paddler WCHA #7610

    All ready for the new M1 A1 Bow Thruster!!
    Ray
     
    Ray Irons, Nov 16, 2004
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  8. Woodchuck

    Woodchuck Woodworker

    Painter Hole...

    I think it's a painter hole for really large rope...
     
    Woodchuck, Nov 16, 2004
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  9. OP
    OP
    ddewees

    ddewees Woodworker

    Thanks, Dan, for getting the photo up. I like the bow thruster idea - very handy for windy days - but do you think the hole is too high?
    Don
     
    ddewees, Nov 16, 2004
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  10. ken mueller

    ken mueller Canton, Ohio

    Might be for a pair of headlights for night rides... or maybe he watched "The African Queen" one too many times
     
    Last edited: Nov 17, 2004
    ken mueller, Nov 17, 2004
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  11. ken mueller

    ken mueller Canton, Ohio

    Or maybe the guy watched "African Queen" one too many times
     
    ken mueller, Nov 17, 2004
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  12. davelanthier

    davelanthier Wooden Canoes are in the Blood

    Don't mess with my daughter !

    Could be a close encounter with a 12 guage shot gun .
     
    davelanthier, Nov 17, 2004
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  13. dboles

    dboles LOVES Wooden Canoes

    Its a Huron and somebody liked the Indian head decal -took it all when they removed Same.
     
    dboles, Nov 17, 2004
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  14. davelanthier

    davelanthier Wooden Canoes are in the Blood

    No way

    Hurons aren't that loved , in fact they aren't loved at all . Have you seen what bird shot does to wood at close range ?
     
    davelanthier, Nov 17, 2004
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  15. Larry Meyer

    Larry Meyer Wooden Canoes are in the Blood

    Good answers. It took me a second to get the African Queen joke though. Its maybe the best. This post and photo is a definite nomination for inclusion in Wooden Canoe.
     
    Larry Meyer, Nov 17, 2004
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  16. Todd Bradshaw

    Todd Bradshaw Sailmaker

    Cannonball?
     
    Todd Bradshaw, Nov 17, 2004
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  17. Larry Bowers

    Larry Bowers yellow cedar manipulator

    Porcupine,,,, hope he remembered to spit out the tacks????
     
    Larry Bowers, Nov 17, 2004
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  18. davelanthier

    davelanthier Wooden Canoes are in the Blood

    maybe this

    A port hole for a cuddy cabin about too be added .
     
    davelanthier, Nov 17, 2004
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  19. OP
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    ddewees

    ddewees Woodworker

    The real story...

    OK, enough of this. Larry B came closest to what I was told by the owner of the canoe (not that the rest of you were trying very hard) about what really happened. Mice built a nest in the stern of the overturned canoe during storage. I guess they got hungry and ate the walls of their house, or maybe wanted a view. Anyway, its all history now, as the repairs are about to disappear under a new canvas skin. Thanks for joining in the chuckles.
    Don in Vermont
     
    Last edited: Nov 18, 2004
    ddewees, Nov 18, 2004
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  20. David McDaniel

    David McDaniel Canoe Dude

    Maybe a WOODCHUCK ?
    No offence, Joe !!!
     
    David McDaniel, Nov 19, 2004
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