Brightraven
Curious about Wooden Canoes
Hello!
I have an Island Falls 16' Wilderness Guide that I was eager to take out on the water for the first time today, but I was surprised and disappointed to see a series of "bubbles" in the shellac that have lifted up off the bottom of the canoe. Last Autumn, I applied a layer of shellac to the bottom of the hull and it looked great. It performed just fine for a few times before it was stored in my garage throughout the winter. The "bubbles" feel too thin to be canvas, and can be easily pressed down (before they pop up again). Does anyone have any ideas why this has happened and what I can do to remedy the situation? I have included photos.
Many thanks,
Gregor
I have an Island Falls 16' Wilderness Guide that I was eager to take out on the water for the first time today, but I was surprised and disappointed to see a series of "bubbles" in the shellac that have lifted up off the bottom of the canoe. Last Autumn, I applied a layer of shellac to the bottom of the hull and it looked great. It performed just fine for a few times before it was stored in my garage throughout the winter. The "bubbles" feel too thin to be canvas, and can be easily pressed down (before they pop up again). Does anyone have any ideas why this has happened and what I can do to remedy the situation? I have included photos.
Many thanks,
Gregor