Hi Folks, I am about to embark on a long awaited promise to refinish my 16' self-built canoe. It has 1/4" ribs, 1mm sheeting and a thin layer of fiberglass, spar varnished on the inside. It is currently in rough condition having been patched after years of "work" (pleasure) in Algonquin Park.
This is new for me. I built it as part of program back in the 70's with some fellow trippers.
Any suggestions as to the best way to strip off the patches, what to refinish it with, and how to get it seaworthy again would be appreciated.
The canoe was modeled in a Prospector style and weighed only 42 pounds while transporting (quickly) 3 men and gear for a 10 day interior trip.
What do you suggest? Leave responses here or email me directly at algonq@yahoo.com
Ty Carl
This is new for me. I built it as part of program back in the 70's with some fellow trippers.
Any suggestions as to the best way to strip off the patches, what to refinish it with, and how to get it seaworthy again would be appreciated.
The canoe was modeled in a Prospector style and weighed only 42 pounds while transporting (quickly) 3 men and gear for a 10 day interior trip.
What do you suggest? Leave responses here or email me directly at algonq@yahoo.com
Ty Carl