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I don’t recognize it as a Minnesota/Wisconsin built canoe. Has there been work done on it in the past? New decks possibly?

I still get the product Dan is mentioning here at the Home Hardware where I live south of Ottawa? It lists as a wood preservative but...

Hi Stephany, I have sent you a personal message through this forum, hoping I can help you out? Gary

At long last the old girl is finally finished. We named it Minna. Minna was Fred Brodbeck’s wife. Their marriage certificate lists her...

I have this old 1983 louis Picard made huron 16ft canoe. It has always been there and has served us well over the years. It seems solid...

WATERCRAFT OF NEW YORK: Is the theme of this years WCHA Assembly at Keuka College. Each evening in the Norton Chapel there are themed...

I am FAR from local to the museum, but I am a member and an enthusiastic supporter of the WCHM's mission.

Everything at the WCHM seems perfectly fine. The museum is open today, opening in an hour, fact. Hours are Wednesday through Saturday...

Wow Jim absolutely outstanding work! Looking forward to seeing it in person. Gary

At long last the old girl is finally finished. We named it Minna. Minna was Fred Brodbeck’s wife. Their marriage certificate lists her...

Progress update: After about five weeks the filler was dry and I started sanding. After I got it as smooth as I could I applied two...

Alex Comb, who lives north of Duluth, visits these forums at times; he might have an idea or two.

This is how I found her outside. She is obviously inside now. But this is what I have for keel pictures at the moment.

Canadian canoes will sometimes reveal their origin with Robertson screws. Most US builders use slotted screws (except Penn Yan who used...

I’m in northern Michigan so the Canadian or upper Midwest would make sense. Any Canadian makers you recommend I research?