Hello everyone - I'm new to the forums. I have an Old Town ' Yankee' 1943. SN 135929 16, grade CS. Good shape overall. It has provision for sailing (mast step, heavy keel, etc.) but no rigging. Has 2 broken ribs and had weathered canvas. Planking real good except for an area that seemed to be repaired at factory before shipping. Size of a quarter. I have a couple of questions. Should I steam the new ribs or can I get away with drenching a rag w/ boiling water wrapped around the rib? Can I run the rib thru the inwales and clamp while pliable? Should I relpace these ribs or fix old w/epoxy?(I think I already know the answer to this!). Is any one familiar w/ butyrate (airplane dope) tautening type for canvas application? Should I stretch the canvas the traditional way first before applying or should I let the dope do the stretching? Thanks for all replies in advance. Look forward to all discussions. I have pics but will have to figure out how to post first!
43 Yankee - Moderation in Moderation.
43 Yankee - Moderation in Moderation.