I have a question/ idea that I'd appreciate some input on. I am re-working an older canvas/ rib canoe of unknown manufacturer and birth date. It had been hanging in a neighbor's boathouse for a couple of decades. It's in good condition, save for a funny wiggle it has on the port gunwale. It looks like it had spent some time resting on this side, and it reshaped itself. (see photo)
So the question, can I get the original shape back? My thought/ idea is to copy the starboard side lines, and try to "press" the port side back into shape. I was thinking of using a 2 x 12 as the "dies". (See crummy sketch) And clamping these together while soaking the sidewall with hot water.
What do you all think? Anybody try this before, with any results good or bad? I'm hoping to try it this coming weekend, so I'll try to remember to photo document it.
Thanks in advnace for any and all comments!
So the question, can I get the original shape back? My thought/ idea is to copy the starboard side lines, and try to "press" the port side back into shape. I was thinking of using a 2 x 12 as the "dies". (See crummy sketch) And clamping these together while soaking the sidewall with hot water.
What do you all think? Anybody try this before, with any results good or bad? I'm hoping to try it this coming weekend, so I'll try to remember to photo document it.
Thanks in advnace for any and all comments!