Howdy,
I've been lurking the last few days getting ideas and arming myself for what will most likely become my next project. I've been reading Stelmok and Thurlow and will become a member shortly. Before I embark on this adventure I would like solicit a few opinions. I'm headed down to see the wood and canvas boat Saturday and have been supplied a few pictures prior to my visit.
My first question is: I'm a little confused about what is going on with the inwhales as they pass the deck. At both the bow and stern they appear to be in several segments. Additionally the gunwhales appear closed at the decks, and there is a faint hint of a rail cap that might have existed at one point. Any ideas?
#2: Those can't be original seats? Someone didn't want to recane them, yeah?
#3: Since there are pictures, I might as well broach the topic now. Any one have a hint as to what I might be looking at? The current owner says it is pre-1920's and there are no manufacturers markings. She is the second owner.
Thanks for the help. Looking forward to picking your minds...
I've been lurking the last few days getting ideas and arming myself for what will most likely become my next project. I've been reading Stelmok and Thurlow and will become a member shortly. Before I embark on this adventure I would like solicit a few opinions. I'm headed down to see the wood and canvas boat Saturday and have been supplied a few pictures prior to my visit.
My first question is: I'm a little confused about what is going on with the inwhales as they pass the deck. At both the bow and stern they appear to be in several segments. Additionally the gunwhales appear closed at the decks, and there is a faint hint of a rail cap that might have existed at one point. Any ideas?
#2: Those can't be original seats? Someone didn't want to recane them, yeah?
#3: Since there are pictures, I might as well broach the topic now. Any one have a hint as to what I might be looking at? The current owner says it is pre-1920's and there are no manufacturers markings. She is the second owner.
Thanks for the help. Looking forward to picking your minds...