Part 4. Project Completion, Royalex Mad River Voyager
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- čas přidán 30. 08. 2023
- After all the hull repairs and painting were completed in Part 3 of this restoration series it was time to outfit the interior of the canoe with new seating, gunwales, refinished thwarts and newly inset ash decks vice the standard deck on top of gunwales traditionally found in many Mad River Canoe Models. I think this project turned out better than expected and am very pleased with the result. The owner of the canoe was thrilled to see the restoration improvements and intends to gift the canoe to his son. Another rewarding project complete. Appreciate you all for following along and commenting on the project. Thanks for watching.
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I think you have inspired me, Sir! 16 ft Mad River Duck Hunter is getting some Love!!!!❤
Certainly happy to hear that you found the video to be motivational and inspiring! I wish you the best of luck with your Mad River Duck Hunter. Great canoe! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. Appreciate it!
Beautiful work! I am about to tackle my cold crack issues on a Mad River Explorer hull with a new found confidence after watching your videos. I really appreciate you taking the time to film, teach and inspire. Well done and thanks!
Very appreciative of your comment. I enjoy sharing what I know and what I have learned with others. Best of luck with your project. I am sure it will be a great success! Happy New Year!
Always super impressive watching you fix up these canoes. Really awesome work. Congratulations on the 1000 subscribers and keep up the great work.
Thanks man! Your last video was very well done Keenan. It was a pleasure to watch. I need a tripping partner like Betty Lou. Tough travels on that trip but you got it done. Thanks for sharing that trip with us!
Very nice! Congrats, and thanks for sharing video.
Appreciate it! It is always a pleasure to share. Thanks for watching!
Nice to see a wreck come back together in a nice way. You can file that Patches name in the trash can now. If you're up to paddling some downeast waters, I'm still shooting for some time in September to run the whole length of the East Machias river water shed.
This project was challenging due to all the damage. Surprisingly and with effort the project turned out better than expected. The most important thing is the owner is very pleased with the result. I haven’t had much time for canoeing lately. Not sure when I head out again but it would definitely be a last minute thing and most likely up North. Life can get busy sometimes. I do enjoy canoeing the downeast region.
@@mainetripper It would be cool to see a video report after a season or two of use on this boat, how things held up. My September plans have changed busy is a understatement. I'm pushing my trip to late Sept into October which will be a super time to be out on the river, fall colors, cooler temps, no bugs, maybe some grouse hunting mixed in. I hope to get into norther Maine in the spring for some trout fishing.
@downeastprimitiveskills7688 I would definitely do a recap after suitable use however this canoe belongs to my uncle. In all actuality the canoe will be car topped and delivered to his son in California. I am confident the canoe will perform however I will certainly ask for reports to provide an update to the canoe.
I haven’t found an open window to get out in the canoe since spring. Lots have happened since then. I will get out there on a last minute whim when I see the slightest window. Life is busy……couldn’t agree more!
Great work! It looks amazing. I have an old town penobscot that im working on. It was just the royalex shell when i got it.
Sounds like a fun project. Have fun with it! Thanks for watching!
I’ve done a little canoe repair and built one stripper, so I have an appreciation for the quality of your work and the time involved. I wonder if you ever tried to estimate the number of hours and the cost of materials? I suspect these restorations would cost almost as much as a new canoe!
Canoe restorations can in fact take a lot of time. One of the things to consider when one decides to restore a canoe is what exactly is the sentimental value. Can’t put a price on the memories that particular crafts hold with people. Many people contact me regarding the want to restore their grandfathers canoe or great grandfathers canoe and they all come with a story. I enjoy restoring canoes that mean something to people especially canoes that they don’t want to let go.
Amazing work, MaineTripper. Thank you for your efforts in sharing it with us.
Thank you Ken! Happy to share!
Well done sir ! Another beautiful craft. Very enjoyable to follow along, Peace ✌️
Appreciate it! Thanks for following along. All the best Craig!
Wow what a transformation. Great work.
Thank you! The project turned out much better than expected for sure! Thanks for watching!
Wonderful work sir. Are the gunnels pre dried or green?
Thank you! The gunwales are made of ash rough cut lumber that has been dry for years.
@@mainetripper Thankyou for responding. My son took our Kevlar 16 ft into Algonquin Park,this past Labour day weekend. The yoke broke and the gunwales are old. I’m going to replace all the wood with ash.I’ll make sure it’s dried.I’ve looked at some other videos on CZcams and your channel is one of the best.Your videos and you explanations are excellent. Much appreciated!
@adamsons2890 I am humbled kind sir. There is a lot of knowledge out there and lots of information available from the canoe craft master craftsman. Sometimes these tasks become so much an afterthought to them because they can do this work in their sleep. Sometimes a much simpler explanation is required. This is what I shoot for and I am very pleased to learn that the video has provided you with a sense of know how and how to approach the project. Comments like these make what I do as a hobby all worthwhile. Thank you for kindness. Appreciate it!