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Al, here are the serial/model numbers of a Lakefield that's now in our group, and one other - numbers stamped into the thwart block...

I've never seen any reason to go for fancier paint on inside fiberglass than hardware store polyurethane floor enamel. It's made to walk...

I've never seen any reason to go for fancier paint on inside fiberglass than hardware store polyurethane floor enamel. It's made to walk...

Having worked in the field of inventive design, and also having been deeply involved in patents, patent research, infringement cases...

Hi Dan, My point was that if you look at sources you do not find references to Herald’s “Canoe Mould” or “Machine for the turning of...

If you have a slower curing resin don't sweat it - and don't overwork it either. Wet out the boat with water and deal with any glue...

Oops. No need. I found it.

That is a good description for this sail also "no stronger than newspaper".

I have one of those oscillating tools. I won't get back to the canoe for a few days but I'll have that as one of the tools in the...

Can you post the build record for this canoe? Brad Wyman Oops. No need. I found it. Thank you.

When I first saw photos of this canoe I thought I might be able to put it on the water a few times for fun before I pulled the cavas...

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The American Canoe Association met at Stony Lake Ontario in 1883, and J. R. Robertson had relatives that were in Peterborough for...

I can confirm that an old beat cotton sail will still draw. I have one that is no stronger than newspaper, but it still sails. Keep us...

You might be able to patch holes on the old sail and still use it, unless the cotton has turned really brittle. I have two old cotton...