Wood canvas canoe

[Merlin]

Just ended up with a new project and wondered if any of you guys can help me identify it. I can't find any writing or numbers on it anywhere.

 

[latremorej]

I certainly don't have a clue... But reading the forum for a while the first question will be what are the dimensions.

Interesting project you've got yourself there!
Jason

 

[Fitz]

Likely a Thompson Canoe. They did the half ribs in the floor that way. Post at the WCHA for more info.

 

[BWCA66]

Yep, looks a lot like my Thompson brothers. We have 2 hanging in the shop.

 

[Merlin]

Likely a Thompson Canoe. They did the half ribs in the floor that way. Post at the WCHA for more info.

It's approximately 17 x34x12, and yes, I'm thinking a Thompson. Thank you so much for pointing me in the right direction!

 

[Robin]

Looks like a Thompson. I have that 16' in the classified with the same half ribs and stringer, but different seats. They have nice high stems.

 

[Iskweo]

" I would rather be tripping "

No you wouldnt...you would rather be buying and selling canoes.

Christy

 

[Merlin]

No Title

Almost looks more like fiberglass than canvas, but it peeled of easily. This may be a stupid question, but what kind of canvas will I need, is it special for canoes, or is it just canvas cloth?

 

[Robin]

If you have wood canvas canoe builder in your area (check at WCHA.org) you can buy it from him/her. Just tell them what you have to canvas and they will sell you the correct weight (probably #10). You can mix your own filler from the recipe in this book. You would do well to buy the book as he does a wonderful job of explaining how to restore a wood canvas canoe.

 

[Iskweo]

I just buy 10 oz cotton duck by the roll from a fabric store....you will only need about 24 ft, or like 8 yards. You need to have extra on each end eh. It is a process but totally doable. Filler...wellllllll that is an art all to itself. Everybody has their own recipe, including us..lol.

Christy

 

[Mihun09]

Been thinking of buying that book.

 

[Pook]

Get it, Mihun- its great!

Only two complaints, Mike- if you're listening...
1. The binding- ring backed would be easier to keep open in the shop, and
2. I miss the colour photos.

Terrific source of practical and useful "how to" information, as well as dispelling a number of myths regarding Shellac, varnishes, paint, etc.

Good read too!

Bruce

 

[sweeper]

Been thinking of buying that book.

Me to and I pulled the trigger last night, it will be here Thursday.

 

[Merlin]

I ordered the book, thanks for all the help!

 

[sweeper]

Just got mine today. Lots and lots of pictures and broken up by sections that make information easy to find

 

[Merlin]

Almost done, I'm on time for spring!