Canoe Restoration | The Story of an Old Canoe

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  • čas přidán 22. 07. 2019
  • Follow along for the story of this old free canoe and my restoration of it.
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    Music from Epidemic Sound www.epidemicsound.com
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Komentáře • 221

  • @dannysantos1266
    @dannysantos1266 Před 4 lety +64

    Who else got completely relaxed while watching this? 😴 Nice build.

    • @oldshovel
      @oldshovel  Před 4 lety +2

      Lol 😂 I’m glad I can help relax you.

    • @karloskarhall
      @karloskarhall Před 4 lety +2

      For every bit, except cutting the styrofoam! *shudder*
      Inspiring video. Really makes me want to restore more things. :)

    • @tommyhill199
      @tommyhill199 Před 4 lety +1

      Restoration videos are my go to blood pressure medication.

    • @99EMERSONIC99
      @99EMERSONIC99 Před 4 lety

      Was gonna comment exactly the same

    • @phoebemayfield4267
      @phoebemayfield4267 Před 3 měsíci

      I know that I did...I really needed this today too- Thank you So Much! And Thank You for being a caring adult and Scouting...So many Boys need a calm, kind presence in their lives

  • @buteobuteo
    @buteobuteo Před 2 lety +1

    I love LOVE the stripes, looks great on the water

  • @cliffspicer6555
    @cliffspicer6555 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I loved this story and the way you told it. It makes that canoe even more special knowing it’s past and discovering it’s history. Glad it will continue along the same original purpose 40+ years later with Scouts.

  • @erikgiggey4783
    @erikgiggey4783 Před 4 lety +1

    as a boy scout and leader i say thank you.my troop initally had very bad leadership but when we got our new leader i loved every minute, enough so that i became an assistant as an adult.
    doing so was a great thing, helped many kids, living on the poor side of town we had many at risk youth and im happy to say all but 1 of them have done great in there life. the one exception fell on hard times and failed to reach out for help like many of us do, he has since gotten his life back in order and is now a leader in my hometown scout troop. some do not understand the importance of scouting, i do. so thank you for helping shape our next generation.

  • @TheLoxxxton
    @TheLoxxxton Před 4 lety +2

    Oh my word! Talking about scouts! In the UK scouts cubs brownies and guides are considered somewhat uncool. My own 3 children have experienced all of them and even gone on to sea cadets. It has shown them team work, pride, joy and a whole lot of fun!! My oldest daughter is now a leader passing the experience to a whole new generation. Thank you.

  • @joedavidmcclinton5710
    @joedavidmcclinton5710 Před rokem +1

    I was looking for information on restoring an old Ghanoe and stumbled on you video. Really enjoyed it and was inspired.

  • @maksymilianzietara330
    @maksymilianzietara330 Před 8 měsíci +2

    My grade 7 social class loved this video!

  • @windwrightmage
    @windwrightmage Před 2 lety +4

    This video is so well done. You are an incredible storyteller. You are incredibly talented. I felt like I was watching a heartfelt inspirational movie.

  • @organized_chaos4779
    @organized_chaos4779 Před rokem +1

    Every time I feel Down, Broken or stumble upon something that I can't Walk off ... I come to this Vid, Just to remind me a Scout Made old canoe 🛶 can be restored and can be given a second life by some love and attention.
    Thanks to you @oldshovel ....
    I'm just a rusty soul- trying to get restored bit by bit everyday.

  • @rogerwoods7362
    @rogerwoods7362 Před 27 dny

    What a wonderful project and a beautiful story. You sir are a gentleman.. thanks for your time. Roger.

  • @undergroundchuckeytennesse2526

    Enjoyed watching. I have restored a couple of old fiberglass canoes myself. I saved for years to buy my first new Old Town canoe years ago and still have it and use it occasionally. Subbed.

  • @PaperKiller79
    @PaperKiller79 Před 4 lety +2

    Loved the video and story. I attained my Chief Scout (Canadian version of Eagle Scout) as a kid. Thanks for posting.

    • @oldshovel
      @oldshovel  Před 4 lety

      I’m a Chief scout also, though I live in the US now, I grew up in Canada.

    • @PaperKiller79
      @PaperKiller79 Před 4 lety

      oldshovel 👌 I especially love your mountain bike content. I’m a XC rider from way back. I still have my 1997 Proflex 757, and Norco Torrent. Keep up the great work!

  • @skylerex
    @skylerex Před 10 měsíci +1

    Nice! Thank you for the excellent editing and story telling. Great build.

  • @davidpeckham2405
    @davidpeckham2405 Před rokem +1

    Great vid on restoration and the story. From a Canadian Scouter.

  • @nomad4k
    @nomad4k Před rokem +2

    Gorgeous gorgeous restoration !!!!

  • @rickrudd
    @rickrudd Před 4 lety +5

    For me, the Boy Scouts were some of the most fun, educational, enlightening, and irreplaceable times of my whole life. You're doing great things and helping young men grow in ways you may never know :) Thanks for all you do and your incredible channel!

  • @TheHillcityhobo
    @TheHillcityhobo Před rokem +1

    This is very inspiring. I just came into a free canoe myself, and I do like the gunnels on it either. 😁 Thank you for sharing.

  • @malcolmmacmillanmacmillan2050

    Beautiful! Great video, lovely boat and the music choice is great too! I just can't help myself mentioning resemblance with Adidas snickers. I had a pair of blue Adidas about 35 year ago and the colours were exactly the same as your canoe including the white stripes of course 🤣🤣🤣.fantastic restoration! I love this channel!

  • @stephenmorgan100
    @stephenmorgan100 Před 4 lety +1

    Just superior work and patience!!

  • @butlergl
    @butlergl Před 4 lety +3

    Great job on that restoration. There should be a special spot for those that restore boats among other things. Boats have a soul and once you add wood to them they become even more special.

    • @oldshovel
      @oldshovel  Před 4 lety +1

      I couldn’t agree more. I loved doing this one, and though it was simple it was the most work I’ve done for just one video. Thanks for watching.

  • @tombeckett4340
    @tombeckett4340 Před 4 lety +1

    Congrats on the rebuild thanks 🇨🇦👍

  • @michielderuyter6011
    @michielderuyter6011 Před 2 lety +1

    And now in 2022 i am watching a wunderfull video with epidemic music in a pandemic time.

  • @skylerex
    @skylerex Před 10 měsíci +1

    Wow! Thank you for sharing your story in such a beautiful way. Video, soundtrack and overall production is superb and inspirational.

  • @the_blair_bike_project
    @the_blair_bike_project Před 3 lety +1

    Reminds me of my Makita corded drill, it's 30 years old now and still runs well

  • @brucelanzerotti
    @brucelanzerotti Před rokem +1

    Awesome restoration, I'd like to suggest learning the "J" stroke for paddling, that way you won't have to keep switching sides as often as you do.

  • @Roanoak
    @Roanoak Před 4 lety +15

    I'm in the market for a Canoe and now you have me scouring my classifieds... this was a great resto.

    • @oldshovel
      @oldshovel  Před 4 lety +1

      Lol 😂 that’s awesome 👏. It was super fun. Thanks for watching.

  • @JohnDoe-pm3oq
    @JohnDoe-pm3oq Před 4 lety +1

    This is terrific fun! Coincidentally, I'm in the middle of a similar project. In my case, the fiberglass canoe history is known. My father and I built it on the backyard ping pong table 49 years ago. Oldshovel, you are the maestro!

  • @mdlipps
    @mdlipps Před 4 lety +2

    Very cool that the canoe turned out to be made by Scouts. Very good restoration and it looks great. Now your troop has a canoe made by Scouts 50 to 60 years ago, very cool. Have fun with it.

  • @jasonmcfarland3696
    @jasonmcfarland3696 Před 4 lety +2

    This resto was very therapeutic

  • @ptccpaul
    @ptccpaul Před 3 lety +2

    Great video! Thanks! :)

  • @Denver70
    @Denver70 Před 11 měsíci +1

    I love this video... Exactly what I was looking for after finding a similar canoe in a similar state

  • @MrAjibas
    @MrAjibas Před 3 lety +1

    I did't know that the oldshovel is Slavic? :D
    Such a nice Slavic Adidas Canoe! :D

  • @donaldfranklin5391
    @donaldfranklin5391 Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome video on the two person canoe

  • @fredfleming261
    @fredfleming261 Před 4 lety +2

    very cool giving old things new life like the way you did the seats

  • @timothyfisher3428
    @timothyfisher3428 Před 4 lety +2

    Starting my own restoration this weekend. Picked an 18 1/2 foot fiberglass canoe out of my neighbor's trash. Took it out on the lake. Bone dry. Sanded down the outside and inside of the canoe. I have to do some minor fiberglass repair internally but nothing major. I'll paint it as well. Thinking about the striping now that you showed me how to do it. Had not seen the varnish step in other videos--just the oil enamel with tip and roll. Appreciate your story and the encouragement about restoration--I find it rewarding as well. Thanks for taking the time to put this video together.

  • @decuevas244
    @decuevas244 Před 3 lety +1

    Absolutely outstanding!!! Beautiful! Thank you so much! david

  • @SalvageWorkshop
    @SalvageWorkshop Před 4 lety +3

    Incredible restoration! But what is truly incredible is the story you told through the video editing, voice overs, and music choice! For those that don't understand the amount of work that goes into a project like this, let me tell you it's A LOT, and that's all before ANY video editing is done! Great work my friend, I look forward to the rest of the canoe series!

    • @oldshovel
      @oldshovel  Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks 🙏. It is a lot of work. I really enjoyed editing this one. Adding music and improving my video quality has been more work but has made the editing more fun. It’s another place to be creative. Thanks for watching. Much appreciated 😁.

    • @SalvageWorkshop
      @SalvageWorkshop Před 4 lety +1

      @@oldshovel I completely understand, and totally agree!

  • @cephasmcpher67peteroutdoorspip

    You breathed new life into that old canoe, you definitely did it justice. Awesome job.

  • @PaulyC8879
    @PaulyC8879 Před 2 lety +1

    Incredible job! The canoe looks fantastic, and that’s a real nice body of water you’re on. Thanks for posting

  • @Gillesgip
    @Gillesgip Před 4 lety +2

    Wow very nice!! I bot a damaged canoe and started looking it over today. So glad I stubled onto this video. So inspiring!! The music at the end is relaxing!l

  • @andrewnormore7093
    @andrewnormore7093 Před 18 dny

    Awesome. Thank you. I think im falling in love with canoes...

  • @inthewoodswithbigfoot3941

    Too cool! Thanks!

  • @charliesymons9956
    @charliesymons9956 Před 4 lety +1

    I've just restored my canoe here in New Zealand and looking to put a coat of paint on it so loved your story

  • @Nullsie
    @Nullsie Před 2 lety +2

    This is a fantastic video. Thank you for sharing the story, and great job on the restoration. I am preparing to begin my own canoe refurbishing project, and your video has inspired me - if my first project goes well, then I’m hoping to find other canoes to restore and donate to local scout troops. As an Eagle Scout myself, I’d love to continue serving those that will serve other future generations.

  • @sidneymoore2231
    @sidneymoore2231 Před 3 lety +1

    Wonderful restoration!Love watching someone ,confident in their abilities,take something that most people would classify as unrepairable junk and completely breathe new life into it!Thank you for this very inspiring video!

  • @rogueviper4471
    @rogueviper4471 Před 4 lety +2

    As a fellow scout leader, well done great job. I hope your scouts get a lot of fun out of that small piece of local history.

  • @jamesmathews243
    @jamesmathews243 Před 3 lety +2

    You're an awesome craftsman and just a good dude. I'm blown away by your aesthetic ideas on your projects. And as a filmmaker, it doesn't go unoticed that you're setting up and composing shots constantly. Beautiful.

  • @mglennon5535
    @mglennon5535 Před 4 lety +2

    Nice sled! Great story! Thanks for sharing. Well done.
    Ciao

  • @AngelJul
    @AngelJul Před 4 lety +1

    Wow... A restoration is even better with a story. And the way you tell us... brings emotion and passion. Love the restoration... Love even more the story. Thank you!

  • @alphaeusknowles1386
    @alphaeusknowles1386 Před 2 lety +1

    Just bought a two person, 4.2 meter canoe. In better shape than this one was, just needs a clean and maybe a re-paint, but this has really inspired me to give it a second chance at life and get it out on the water again. Just need a name...

  • @peterspencer396
    @peterspencer396 Před 3 lety +1

    Well done! I really enjoyed this.!

  • @CynHicks
    @CynHicks Před 4 lety +5

    This restoration was even more relaxing and therapeutic to watch than expected. Beautiful finish too. Now I want to get on the water asap. Lol

  • @robertcarpenter8441
    @robertcarpenter8441 Před 4 lety +5

    This was such a great video! As an Eagle Scout I loved hearing the story behind this canoe, I hope in the future that whomever uses it can experience the spirit of scouting and adventure!

  • @virgildiel992
    @virgildiel992 Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome, great inspiration to restore an old canoe.

  • @philhewett1601
    @philhewett1601 Před 2 lety +1

    Well done and good on ya!

  • @iamrichrocker
    @iamrichrocker Před 4 lety +2

    very fine job..and was enjoying to listen as you worked..how are the seats holding up..and how i wish BSA could be look upon by more young lads..it is a shame kids are not joining this as many of us did back when..

  • @richardcunningham5540
    @richardcunningham5540 Před 4 lety +1

    mesmerizing - Zen. Amazing - thanks for doing what you do. Best channel on CZcams.

  • @ltdees2362
    @ltdees2362 Před 4 lety +2

    A powerful lesson of respect and cherishing our world...thank you oldshovel 💕

  • @nickl7603
    @nickl7603 Před 3 lety +1

    you sir are an amazing story teller

  • @PipesThePaddler
    @PipesThePaddler Před rokem +1

    I really appreciate the work you put into the canoe and also the video itself. Great story, wonderful to watch, and inspiring as well. I will be embarking on a canoe restoration myself as soon as time allows... an old Fijiian V1 outrigger that was gifted to me. Hoping I can do it justice as well as you have with yours.

  • @Rusty_ok
    @Rusty_ok Před 4 lety +13

    Nice results and a real labor of love. You now have an heirloom you can pass to someone else.

  • @richardcranium5518
    @richardcranium5518 Před 4 lety +2

    You make great videos of excellent work !!

  • @robertrockwell7581
    @robertrockwell7581 Před 4 lety +2

    very cool. thank you for restoring this. this old canoe has many more years of faithful service and many more places too visit.

  • @Thundercat68
    @Thundercat68 Před 4 lety +2

    Quality of this video is amazing. Thanks for sharing.

    • @oldshovel
      @oldshovel  Před 4 lety

      Thanks 🙏 I try to always improve. This was one of my favorite to edit.

  • @delishuspear
    @delishuspear Před 4 lety +1

    Great restoration and wonderful storytelling, man.

  • @edcope
    @edcope Před 4 lety +2

    Could I make a suggestion for the next canoe resto? Use silicon bronze screws and hardware for the top rails to resist corosion.

    • @oldshovel
      @oldshovel  Před 4 lety

      Thanks for the tips, there’s a lot I learned on this one. Perhaps if I do a second one.

  • @erniejongsma496
    @erniejongsma496 Před 2 lety +2

    excellant job and video

  • @talk2kev
    @talk2kev Před 4 lety +2

    Awesome job it turned out great. Really enjoyed the story behind the canoe.

  • @rogerimoveissc
    @rogerimoveissc Před 11 měsíci +1

    great job dude. that was inspirational

  • @finnafishfl
    @finnafishfl Před 4 lety +1

    This is exactly the level of heart and passion I want to bring to my channel. Thanks so much

  • @markschwegler1100
    @markschwegler1100 Před 4 lety +2

    Wow! Really cool story and beautiful restoration!!! Breathing new life!!!

  • @69cookiez
    @69cookiez Před 4 lety

    I'm an eagle scout of troop 119. Thank you for a great video. I've been shopping for canoe projects! WISH ME LUCK

  • @vonRow
    @vonRow Před 4 lety +4

    Reminds me of the old Core Craft canoes made up in Bemidji MN (mid 40's with production starting in the 50's up to the mid 70's) and sold all over the states. I actually own the complete mold for the 17' model. They were the first to use a composite core material in their product. I intend to use the mold to with today's modern fiber materials to make a few boats.

  • @raincoast2396
    @raincoast2396 Před 4 lety +1

    You paddle like a neophyte, one stroke left - one stroke right. Put your weight to one side of the canoe and paddle on that one side, using a paddle drag between strokes to keep a line. Try it. Its easy.

  • @asbjrnyoung-groener1646
    @asbjrnyoung-groener1646 Před 4 lety +2

    So nice, and now it's a new chapter. Great work and like I have mentioned before, need a Cano now😊

  • @665cocacola
    @665cocacola Před 4 lety +2

    Beautiful man! Thanks for inspiration

    • @oldshovel
      @oldshovel  Před 4 lety

      Thanks I’m glad you like it. Thanks for watching.

  • @brodude6457
    @brodude6457 Před 4 lety +3

    Hes back and better than ever 🤘

  • @deborahdanhauer8525
    @deborahdanhauer8525 Před 4 lety +2

    Such beautiful work and scenery. Relaxing and peaceful video. Well done!

  • @xblackdog
    @xblackdog Před 4 lety +2

    Great video! Was worth the wait!

  • @tamaralee4108
    @tamaralee4108 Před 4 lety +2

    Really nice how you re-did the gunnels with the wood strakes in and out. You made a nice canoe out of some pretty rudimentary initial construction. Definitely an accomplishment! . Greg

  • @farahahmed7159
    @farahahmed7159 Před 3 lety +1

    Very satisfying and relaxing , awesome restoration ❤️

  • @phoenixxsimon
    @phoenixxsimon Před 3 lety +1

    Beautiful work! Love your style and approach to the whole restoration world. I bought (on sale) a Patagonia shirt yesterday that says, "Repair is Radical". Great timing! Look forward to your future projects!

  • @aktoolco-austinkelley1803

    This was a beautiful restoration, and a wonderful story. Very well shot and put together Rob. 👏👏👏

    • @oldshovel
      @oldshovel  Před 4 lety

      Thanks. It was a fun one to edit.

  • @bobjoncas2814
    @bobjoncas2814 Před 4 lety +8

    ..a good back story and nice resto..

  • @antwepen13
    @antwepen13 Před 4 lety +2

    As a fellow (cub-)scouts leader I love seeing this beautiful piece of work!
    As we speak we are making plans te build our own canoes for the Cub-scouts! And seeing this gives me inspiration and making me want to start the building even more😄😇

    • @oldshovel
      @oldshovel  Před 4 lety +1

      That’s awesome! What a great opportunity for the cub scouts.

  • @tfknauss
    @tfknauss Před 4 lety +2

    Awesome video, well done and way to teach and give back. Thanks

  • @brianpriest3638
    @brianpriest3638 Před 4 lety +3

    I really like the vintage vibe of your chevron paint scheme. Great content! I’m glad I found your channel!

    • @oldshovel
      @oldshovel  Před 4 lety

      Thanks Brian, I totally love the chevron paint scheme, I almost didn't do it but was glad I did. Thanks for watching!

  • @LoganPOlson
    @LoganPOlson Před 4 lety +1

    The canoe restoration looks fantastic! I'm looking forward to seeing the segmented videos on how you did each part. Thanks for the great videos and for the great work you're doing with the scouts.

  • @robertmason7971
    @robertmason7971 Před 4 lety +3

    Very, very nice. Thank you for the inspiration...

  • @Gearhead1432
    @Gearhead1432 Před 4 lety +2

    What a great restoration. I really like wood components you added. It brings back a lot of scout camp memories.

  • @brianrust5275
    @brianrust5275 Před 4 lety +2

    Awesome job man!! The other day I was thinking man where has he been..... then I remembered the canoe and thought yeah he is working on it lol. Great job man!!

  • @jayromeo6296
    @jayromeo6296 Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome!!

  • @Debtfreehomesteaders
    @Debtfreehomesteaders Před 4 lety +2

    Your work never seems to not astound an amaze me. Great work! Honestly
    -Will

  • @gonetoheck
    @gonetoheck Před 4 lety +1

    I tried patching up a 17' used Coleman canoe...a few years ago. It had been abused by the previous owner...lazily dragged while going to and from the water...as each bottom end of it had a hole from so many abrasions. Once I patched it up and got it to where I thought it was river worthy again, I took it out on the water and found that the front end still wasn't water tight. I would have continued to work on it and make it useable if it were more stable in the water. But that style of canoe (perhaps from around 1980...some kind of plastic or fiberglass construction) just wasn't as stable as my wider 16' Old Town canoe. I don't like a canoe that's easy to tip over. I'm glad that the canoe you worked on was worth the repair.

    • @jonedwards2107
      @jonedwards2107 Před rokem

      I just purchased an old Coleman canoe. It is going to be the base for a trimaran sailer, so it’s stability is irrelevant. It’s size (17’) and the fact it is gutted, so I am starting with just a hull is relevant. Only $150, so inexpensive start, plus the EPX foam I will use for the outriggers was free.

  • @mefford509
    @mefford509 Před 4 lety +2

    WOW, amazing transformation! You are a treasure to the young men that you mentor! As the son of and the father of Eagle 🦅 scouts I Thank YOU for the time, effort and skill you give to our youth... and what a beautiful restoration! Trust me when I say that only you can see its flaws! Amazing! T

    • @oldshovel
      @oldshovel  Před 4 lety

      LOL thank you for the kind words. Thanks for watching.

  • @charliewaterdog
    @charliewaterdog Před 3 lety

    A primitive way canoa... 👍🏻. Ciao!

  • @jasonpitts895
    @jasonpitts895 Před 4 lety +2

    Great job. You turned it back into a beautiful canoe

  • @kbjerke
    @kbjerke Před 4 lety +6

    I love seeing forgotten objects brought back to life! You have done an admirable job, thank you for the video! (I'm in the restoration business, myself.) Subscribing!!!

  • @mikes4352
    @mikes4352 Před rokem +2

    The canoe came out awsome. Love the painted strips. Thanks for sharing.
    I see its been about 2 yrs since completed, how is it holding up. I followed your lead doing a minor resto on my canoe which I purchased in late 80s.
    The paint has been curing for 3 days now. I'm debating putting on a varnish. Has it added to the durability of the canoe?
    Thx again for sharing

  • @tonystone3397
    @tonystone3397 Před 2 lety

    Brilliant.