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If the plan is to paint over the existing canvas, you might not end up with the results you are hoping for. The darker colors require...

I'm leaning towards black. I've seen some blacks ones that are stunning. If I spray the paint and do not use a brush, the finish would...

It's your canoe, paint it whatever color floats your boat canoe.

It's your canoe, paint it whatever color floats your boat canoe.

I'd like to get some thoughts on the hull colors. The above canoe is yellow now, which I'm not that fond of; the original color was dark...

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The Old Town canoe with serial number 40690 is an 18 foot long, CS (common sense or middle) grade, Otca model with red western cedar...

Hello Do you have the build sheet for Old Town 18 40690? Thanks James

Tim, Here is a bit of reference. Google earth might be able to help pinpoint a location as well.

Bummer, thank you!

Welcome, the Federal hull identification number (HIN) indicates that this canoe is serial number 256408. The last three characters of...

I'll be replacing the stem and stern strips with brass, and the diamond head bolts with brass ones.

Andy, how much refresh do you need to do? IMO, assuming you strip and refresh the varnish and she does not leak or have any "damage"...

I'm hoping that after the laser stripping only a light sanding will be needed before finishing. outside is just a good sanding and a...