I have a new/old Peterborough Canadien (model 1427, serial 8385) that is in need of some restoration prior to refinishing. From what I can tell, there are only two main issues.
1. The tip of both decks and deck caps
At both ends, you will see that the decks have fallen from their original position. There is no rot in the stem or in the decks themselves. They may have sustained an impact at some point or from repeated overturning on a dock.
You will also notice that one of the decks has been repaired and needs to be replaced.
My questions include:
Can I repair these decks to remedy the situation and have them sit flush with the gunnels (without putting in new decks all round) where the decks meets the stem? The outwhales are in excellent condition - no rot.
The deck caps need to be replaced, I know, but how do you do this on the bow and save the original logo? Strategies?
Deck caps appear to be black walnut. Possible?
Decks appear to be basswood. Correct?
2. Replacing original seats
Terrible replacement seats were put in at a lower position (screwed into ribs) than the originals.
You can see from the pictures that the original through and through holes still exist- where would I get original (looking) seats and what hardware would I use if I'm trying to restore to close-to-original. What wood would the seats have been made of? Would they have been caned? Does anyone have pictures of a Canadien they would share with me so I replace the seats correctly?
Thanks for your help.
1. The tip of both decks and deck caps
At both ends, you will see that the decks have fallen from their original position. There is no rot in the stem or in the decks themselves. They may have sustained an impact at some point or from repeated overturning on a dock.
You will also notice that one of the decks has been repaired and needs to be replaced.
My questions include:
Can I repair these decks to remedy the situation and have them sit flush with the gunnels (without putting in new decks all round) where the decks meets the stem? The outwhales are in excellent condition - no rot.
The deck caps need to be replaced, I know, but how do you do this on the bow and save the original logo? Strategies?
Deck caps appear to be black walnut. Possible?
Decks appear to be basswood. Correct?
2. Replacing original seats
Terrible replacement seats were put in at a lower position (screwed into ribs) than the originals.
You can see from the pictures that the original through and through holes still exist- where would I get original (looking) seats and what hardware would I use if I'm trying to restore to close-to-original. What wood would the seats have been made of? Would they have been caned? Does anyone have pictures of a Canadien they would share with me so I replace the seats correctly?
Thanks for your help.







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