GrandLakerMitch
Hunter/Gatherer
I recently had a 70's vintage 17' Chestnut Prospector reconditioned. The canoe had spent a few winters upside down outdoors and was in desperate need of attention. It required new canvas/paint, outwales and a few new ribs all of which were done beautifully. However I have question regarding the way in which the inwales were mended at the deck.
As you can see in the attached photo they were scarphed (sp?) into the original inwale. Was this done simply to preserve a majority of the original inwale? Is this a common practice and does it appear that the job is well done?
Also, I dont know much about the canoe itself other than that it is a Chestnut Prosepctor from the original decal (which went missing during the reconditioning project). But I continue to see "heart-shaped" decks on similar Chestnuts throughout the forums. Was this replaced at one point? Any info would be great. Thanks!
MITCH
As you can see in the attached photo they were scarphed (sp?) into the original inwale. Was this done simply to preserve a majority of the original inwale? Is this a common practice and does it appear that the job is well done?
Also, I dont know much about the canoe itself other than that it is a Chestnut Prosepctor from the original decal (which went missing during the reconditioning project). But I continue to see "heart-shaped" decks on similar Chestnuts throughout the forums. Was this replaced at one point? Any info would be great. Thanks!
MITCH