repair on old town

[Stonesthrow]

Can anyone recommend someone to do a repair or even see if a repair is possible on my old town wood and canvas canoe? Interested in getting price for repair. Thanks

 

[Todd F]

Bob, can you post any pics of areas that need work? There is a good list of folks on the WCHA Home Page that may be able to reach out to you. And since you are close to the ADK making a trip to this years Assemble at Paul Smiths College will offer the opportunity to meet many of them. Hope to see you there.

 

[Stonesthrow]

Super idea. I will definitely check out Paul Smiths. Attached are some pics.

 

[Mark Giovannetti]

We are located in Fair Haven NY. PM me if you're interested.

 

[Stonesthrow]

Mark…thanks. Certainly won’t hold you to it but just looking at pics what do you think you’d charge to restore.

 

[Gil Cramer]

Since I am no longer in business, I'll give a really rough estimate. Expect at least $3000 -$3500 for a complete restoration.

 

[Dave Osborn]

I charge $250/ft.
$1000 up charge for sponsons.
It’s so hard to track time and materials, so that’s how I do it.
I’m not anywhere near you, but you can probably expect at least $4000 for a 16’er in the northeast by a professional restorer.

 

[John Sand]

With respect to all of the professionals, if those numbers are outside of your budget, there are books, videos and accounts in this forum of canoe repairs. I think more people restore their own than hire it out.

 

[Gil Cramer]

With respect to all of the professionals, if those numbers are outside of your budget, there are books, videos and accounts in this forum of canoe repairs. I think more people restore their own than hire it out.

This is exactly how I started about 40 years ago. With the help of Jerry and Rollin's first edition, I restored an old Shell Lake canoe. Once finished, I wasn't satisfied with the result, so I found another to restore. When one was offered for sale, a man called to ask who restored the canoe? He wanted his restored, and that started the Wooden Canoe Shop. Even after over 300 canoes, I still enjoy the process, and will continue to do a few at my leisure.