Cedar-strip canoe to restore (Alta Vista)

16’ cedar strip canoe that might merit restoration.

It is a very stable, heavy, roomy canoe, ideal for fishing, waterfowl hunting, and lake touring.

If not deemed restorable for use as a canoe, perhaps it could serve as a giant flower or garden pot?

It was made by my father in 1976 with 1” Eastern white cedar strips, covered with fibreglass sheets, and finished with a two-part epoxy paint (originally red, then refinished in olive green).

It sat unused under tarps for the past 10 years or so during which time moisture got at it and rotted out some of the gunnels and some of the keel.

The hull seems to be in good shape with the exception of some of the bottom deck strips. They are a bit soft on the inside where they meet the keel.

I don’t know much about canoe restoration but I think this project would entail: replacing the gunnels, replacing or repairing the keel, sanding off the paint, re-fibreglassing, painting, replacing the stern seat frame, and adding seat webbing.

I’ll give this a post a few days to ascertain interest (before cutting up the canoe and disposing of it).