Hi. Happy New Year
I just aquired my 1st Canoe.
With the help of your members helpful posts I have determined it to be a16 ft Ardida V stern covered in green Verolite.
It was only used 2 times and has been stored in a garage for the last 30+ years. I assume it dates to the last year Trembly Canoes was in existance...somewhere in the mid 70's as the story goes..It was a sales sample of a sales rep when the company shut it's doors.He gave one to each of his sons and this was one of them.
It is in Like New condition and I would like to keep it that way. I have hydrated the covering with 303 Areospace Protectant ( I also own a13' inflatable hypalon dingy ) and treated the keel and gunwales with a coat Watco Teak Oil. With all the horror stories of Verolite I need some tips on maintenence. I can't understand how the moisture gets behind the Verolite in the first place unless by poor storage or letting water sit inside for long periods. Would it be better to maintain the ribs and plank sides with teak type penetrating oils to fight wood rot or, since this basically a new canoe, reseal the inside varnish with new style 2 pack epoxy type clearcoat to keep surface water/standing water out. Another ideas is water based clearcoat which would allow the surface to breathe like current exteriorhouse paint.
Any suggestions would help as all my experience is car related as I am an auto mechanic by trade.
Cheers
Bob K
Ps. This is also my first post on any forum so please excuse me if I screw it up.
I just aquired my 1st Canoe.
With the help of your members helpful posts I have determined it to be a16 ft Ardida V stern covered in green Verolite.
It was only used 2 times and has been stored in a garage for the last 30+ years. I assume it dates to the last year Trembly Canoes was in existance...somewhere in the mid 70's as the story goes..It was a sales sample of a sales rep when the company shut it's doors.He gave one to each of his sons and this was one of them.
It is in Like New condition and I would like to keep it that way. I have hydrated the covering with 303 Areospace Protectant ( I also own a13' inflatable hypalon dingy ) and treated the keel and gunwales with a coat Watco Teak Oil. With all the horror stories of Verolite I need some tips on maintenence. I can't understand how the moisture gets behind the Verolite in the first place unless by poor storage or letting water sit inside for long periods. Would it be better to maintain the ribs and plank sides with teak type penetrating oils to fight wood rot or, since this basically a new canoe, reseal the inside varnish with new style 2 pack epoxy type clearcoat to keep surface water/standing water out. Another ideas is water based clearcoat which would allow the surface to breathe like current exteriorhouse paint.
Any suggestions would help as all my experience is car related as I am an auto mechanic by trade.
Cheers
Bob K
Ps. This is also my first post on any forum so please excuse me if I screw it up.