B.N. Moris #16726

[Bill Thurlow]

These are the flag sockets that came with the Morris canoe that I have. They are bronze, should I use them when restoration is complete or replace with the traditional Morris style socket?

Bill

 

[JClearwater]

In my opinion, replace them. They are not correct Morris sockets and they don't even fit well. Save them for some other canoe that has a one piece deck without the king plank down the middle (or at least a wider one). Just my 2 cents worth.

 

[Dave Osborn]

I agree. Replace them. Although you will likely need to make a new king plank.

 

[Michael Grace]

Definitely replace them. These are not original, the Morris version is much prettier, and the way these are now, they're just begging to get snagged on something, possibly ripping a hole in your soon-to-be-restored canoe. Originals are hard to come by. When I need them, I make exact replicas from one original. Not too difficult; requires only time, forethought, and brass plate and tube stock. Original on left, replica on right:

 

[Bill Thurlow]

Thanks for your advice. Still working on it, hope to get it in the water before summer is gone.

Bill