I am the new owner of a pretty-well-worn-out 16' Old Town. One magazine-sized spot of fiberglass repair work, and otherwise everything is original or missing. 4 cracked ribs in a row, missing gunwale parts and only has half of one seat and none of the other. Both ends split badly. I got it (for free) to hang in my man cave and display old fishing lures. I haven't decided yet to remove whats left of the canvas or leave it, but I'd like to hang it 3/4 of the way upside down, where the wall meets the ceiling. I'm still building the room in my basement, and I'll design the area so it's not blocking any doors, but low ceilings dictate placing it there unless I cut it up, and I can't bring myself to do that. I'm going to print the build sheet (thanks Benson!) and the catalog cover to display with it. A fitting tribute and probably the best way for this old soldier to finish out its days.
My questions are:
1. Suggested finish to spray or brush on the inside to protect and bring out the grain a bit?
2. How does one hang such things? I was going to make wooden brackets that I can screw to the wall and then screw right through the canoe.
It was a saltwater boat and surprisingly not rotted. Just missing parts and damaged from abuse.
My questions are:
1. Suggested finish to spray or brush on the inside to protect and bring out the grain a bit?
2. How does one hang such things? I was going to make wooden brackets that I can screw to the wall and then screw right through the canoe.
It was a saltwater boat and surprisingly not rotted. Just missing parts and damaged from abuse.