D_Sabine
Procrastinator
Recent postings regarding treated canvas present me with a possible problem. I have a 14’ canoe of unknown make that I began restoring 8 years ago. I replaced a dozen ribs, some planking, both inwales, both decks, and one thwart. I also re-canvassed it, and it is filled and sanded. For a variety of reasons, the canoe then went into the barn, where it has sat for 8 years.
My problem: I did not buy treated canvas, nor did I apply mildicide. Should I remove that new canvas and do it again properly, given that I have yet to install outwales and paint it? Or, paint it, use it until it rots, and then deal with it? With moderate use and indoor storage, how long, roughly, will I have before re-canvassing is required with option #2.
Dwayne
My problem: I did not buy treated canvas, nor did I apply mildicide. Should I remove that new canvas and do it again properly, given that I have yet to install outwales and paint it? Or, paint it, use it until it rots, and then deal with it? With moderate use and indoor storage, how long, roughly, will I have before re-canvassing is required with option #2.
Dwayne