How do I stop the leak

[Treewater]

I took it twice to the lake and immediately returned to shore since it was leaking. This time I kept it in the shop and added water on top. No leaking.... maybe water only goes one way.... I'll wait for a warm day and go to the lake again. I never had this problem with a canvas canoe

 

[Treewater]

Dry bags are a game changer.

Yes, but my real fear is hypothermia. I've only gone in the water once in winter. I was fortunate to stay alive....... this is a big subject by itself. Stay dry in cold weather.... that means spring even if the ice melts

 

[Nick Dennis]

Have a look for the thread detailing Geoffrey Burkes “Boat Soup” method. Worked for me on my 1900 Cedar rib canoe.

 

[Andre Cloutier]

Glass it. boat soup wont save it, and the added structural strength will keep you from sinking when you put a foot through a seam and it inevitably opens up. No harm done as is far from historical preservation. The Island is named Quinnebaug, meaning long pond, but more likely
USS Quinnebaug (ID# 1687)
Quinnebaug (S. P. 1687), formerly Jefferson, was built in 1899 by Delaware River Iron and Shipbuilding and Engineering Works, Chester, Pa., for the Old Dominion Steamship Co; chartered by the Navy 3 December 1917; converted to a mine planter by Robbin's Repair Basin and Drydock Co., Brooklyn, N.Y.; and commissioned at Brooklyn 28 March 1918, Comdr. David Pratt Mannix in command.

time frame fits, as the owner was a haberdasher from Long Island who summered on Georgian Bay early in the last century and would have passed the builder on the rail, before the steamship took them to the island

 

[Treewater]

Very interesting. The name is strange to me and the spelling is a little unique. Unfortunately, I don't have the skill of the original artist.
That said, I once again have the canoe ready for water but I'm leaving now for Syria. I hope don't get involved (again) in a bad situation. I dodged artillery shells last time. That canoe is a good reason to return. I'll consider glass if nothing else works.

 

[Treewater]

I'm in Syria. Someone started a war and I can't get out of the middle east. But I'm making friends for having spent a week in jail. And bombs 500 ft away don't hurt you. Love those wooden canoes. If nothing else , a wood canoe won't let you down and is possible to understand. The canoe paint, glue, and filler will be dry when I get back. If I don't get back the executor of my estate will have a sale on wood canoes and folding boats and kayaks. Cheap..... stay tuned.

 

[John Sand]

Keep your head down, good luck, stay as safe as possible. There are small boats depending you.

 

[Gary]

Like John said please stay safe! Praying that order will be restored and you can get home to enjoy that canoe. As much as I like these old craft I enjoy the people connected to them more. I look forward to sharing a tea with you someday and talking canoe stuff!
Gary

 

[cwf]

Here's Rob Roy Macgregor, 150 years ago, not far from you. He got home safely, I hope you do too.