My dad bought this BN Morris canoe from a friend in NJ back in the mid 1970's. It was in great shape for it age then. We used the canoe as kids would, river trips and many paddles on Lamoka, Seneca and Keuka lakes. About 17 years ago, I took the canoe for a trip around Glacier National Park, that was the last time I had the Morris in the water. A year or so later, I decided it was time to refurbish.
As it happens, life and household moves got in the way and my Morris project lost priority. I felt rushed to put the Morris back together as quickly as possible, so I used some less than optimal materials and techniques.
Now that I'm older and wiser, I'm rebooting my Morris Rebuild to do it right. I renewed my membership to WCHA after 15 years
I need to replace about 17 linear ft of planking; 1 rib; repair the bow seat; the starboard rail cracked where the stern thwart bolt is located; and most likely repair the bow stem.
I have all the original rail strips and accessories. Anyone in Georgia interested in providing help and advice?
Hope to be around more...Ian
As it happens, life and household moves got in the way and my Morris project lost priority. I felt rushed to put the Morris back together as quickly as possible, so I used some less than optimal materials and techniques.
Now that I'm older and wiser, I'm rebooting my Morris Rebuild to do it right. I renewed my membership to WCHA after 15 years
I need to replace about 17 linear ft of planking; 1 rib; repair the bow seat; the starboard rail cracked where the stern thwart bolt is located; and most likely repair the bow stem.
I have all the original rail strips and accessories. Anyone in Georgia interested in providing help and advice?
Hope to be around more...Ian