I'm trying to get an idea what other people are doing when transporting a canoe. I'm just about done restoring a 1924 Kennebec canoe. I've put a lot of TLC getting it done and it will be on a lake this summer. I plan on taking it on some 3 -4 hour trips to throughout Wisconsin. I know I'm going to hit some bad weather and I'm worried that heavy rain storms and road grime from being towed behind the truck will mess it up and be hard to keep in good shape. I'm not worried about getting it scratched when paddling around. That stuff can be repaired. Will getting a bunch of rain water and dirt inside the canoe mess up the canvas? Thanks for your help.