I am getting dangerously close to the time when I will be adding new canvas to my 16 foot 1940 Old Town Yankee. When completed, the boat will be exclusively for lake use; fishing and/or just cruising around, at least during my lifetime.
I'm concerned about the boat's considerable weight when I took ownership. It was all I could do to get it on and off my truck without beating it (and my truck, and me) up.
Anyway, I am seriously considering using lighter weight canvas to make the boat more manageable.
Will using #12 canvas as opposed to #10 make an appreciable difference in the weight of the finished canoe? Will I be sacrificing too much strength in going with lighter canvas?
Any and all opinions would be greatly appreciated!
I'm concerned about the boat's considerable weight when I took ownership. It was all I could do to get it on and off my truck without beating it (and my truck, and me) up.
Anyway, I am seriously considering using lighter weight canvas to make the boat more manageable.
Will using #12 canvas as opposed to #10 make an appreciable difference in the weight of the finished canoe? Will I be sacrificing too much strength in going with lighter canvas?
Any and all opinions would be greatly appreciated!