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    Dave Aukes replied to the thread Shear Planking.
    Has anyone replaced the covering on a Dacron covered canoe that has been in service for many years? If so what did they find and what...
  • John Sand
    John Sand replied to the thread 2026 Assembly - Watercraft of New York.
    Neither were canoes, but my first two boats were built on Long Island NY. An 11' sailing dinghy built by me, and a 20' Pennant Sloop...
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    MIpaddlr replied to the thread 2026 Assembly - Watercraft of New York.
    The Buffalo Maritime Center has opened a modest sized, but very well presented, display about canoes in New York. It covers everything...
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    MGC reacted to Rollin Thurlow's post in the thread Canvas not wide enough with Like Like.
    If you canvas enough boats sooner or latter you'll have a boat that needs 60" canvas but laying the canvas on the boat as flat as...
  • Howie
    Howie replied to the thread Varnish with amber coloring.
    So I sanded the seats down to get as much of the old staining attempts off he wood, then wiped on (& off) two coats of Minwax Golden...
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  • Dan Miller
    Dan Miller reacted to Rollin Thurlow's post in the thread Canvas not wide enough with Like Like.
    If you canvas enough boats sooner or latter you'll have a boat that needs 60" canvas but laying the canvas on the boat as flat as...
  • Benson Gray
    Benson Gray reacted to Nick Dennis's post in the thread Social Media Images with Like Like.
    Restoring wooden canoes is not so much about reaching a point of perfection but is a journey from one moment of relief to another...
  • Nick Dennis
    Nick Dennis replied to the thread Social Media Images.
    Restoring wooden canoes is not so much about reaching a point of perfection but is a journey from one moment of relief to another...
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  • Rollin Thurlow
    Rollin Thurlow posted the thread Canvas not wide enough in Tips and Tricks.
    If you canvas enough boats sooner or latter you'll have a boat that needs 60" canvas but laying the canvas on the boat as flat as...
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    JClearwater reacted to Michael Grace's post in the thread Hobby within a hobby with Like Like.
    Too often people are told bluntly that there are "right" and "wrong" ways to do these things. I disagree with such strong language, but...
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    JClearwater reacted to patrick corry's post in the thread Hobby within a hobby with Like Like.
    Seat no.2; I got this one right... I think. All four seats need binder and trimming of 'feathers'. This is good work to do when...
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    Worth Gretter reacted to MGC's post in the thread Shear Planking with Like Like.
    A canvas is far more forgiving on an old hull that is a bit rough. Dacron wants a pretty fare hull. I would definitely use it for a new...
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    Worth Gretter reacted to Dave Aukes's post in the thread Shear Planking with Like Like.
    Okay, thank you everyone for your feedback. It has taken a while to think through this, and I think Rollin's suggested procedure will be...
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    cwf replied to the thread Inside canoe refurbishment.
    Don't worry Michael, like many people here, I've been happy doing things my own way for years. I've mostly been involved with mechanical...
  • patrick corry
    patrick corry replied to the thread Hobby within a hobby.
    Seat no.2; I got this one right... I think. All four seats need binder and trimming of 'feathers'. This is good work to do when...
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