Guide back in service

[Fitz]

Well, this is the canoe you forum members and others have been helping me with. An 18 ft 1923 Old Town Guide. It belonged to a friend's grandfather who bought it new. It had seen a lot of use. Four ribs were worn paper thin in front of the seats. The grandfather was reportedly an accomplished canoe jouster and trapper.

It still needs a little varnish here and there and a final coat of paint, but the grandson should put it in the water again real soon.

Thanks for the tips when I post my stupid questions .

Fitz

 

[Dan Lindberg]

Nice work Fitz,

If I could finish some other distractions, (house) I'd be working on a Guide too. Though I'm pretty much decided to try dacron on it to reduce the weight.

Dan

 

[paulfredricks]

Looks great!

I've always believed the only dumb question is the one you don't ask.

Paul

 

[ebeeby]

Nicely done!

We need to show you the secret Guide handshake!

 

[Ric Altfather]

Ditto everyone above!

Make sure this canoe receives it's daily ration of water...Now, how about carving a paddle or two?

ric