Colorado Bob
High altitude wooden canoe paddler
I replaced 6 ribs on my 1940 Old Town Yankee Model. After varnishing I noticed 2 or 3 ribs don't fit snugly against the curved portion of the hull just on one side (see photo). Can anyone advise me if this is a serious problem or not? Can this lead to bigger problems? It is "easier" to replace the ribs now then after I recanvas - although it's still a lot of time, effort and expense. My concern is that the planking or rib could crack. My hope is that I can leave it and move on. Please advise me.