Hull repair on Grumman Aluminum Canoe - Eagle 15 square back restoration
Vložit
- čas přidán 10. 08. 2020
- "Free canoe". That’s what it said on craigslist, so I drove an hour and picked it up. There’s usually a catch when something awesome is given away fro free, and it’s usually because it’s no longer any good to the person giving it away. This was the case for the previous owner, and I was the lucky recipient. I like a challenge, I have some skills, and I have vision. This is a Grumman Eagle 15 ft. square back canoe made to carry up to four people and handle a 5 hp motor. Used you can find them from $500-$1200 and new they are closer to $2000, so finding this one for free was awesome. The previous owner said "just slap a little fiberglass patch on there and it will be fine." I didn't agree. I chose a different route.
I use some body working tools like hammer and dolly set, electric grinder, a torch, and some other tools and products in this project, some of which you can find in the affiliate links below. I was even considering some paintless dent repair tools and techniques, but PDR wasn't really needed since there was easy access to both sides of the metal. The metal rip was sealed with a patch that was TIG welded on by a friend. Please help support the channel by subscribing to the channel, liking the video and sharing it on other relevant sites.
Tools & Supplies
aluminum brazing rods: amzn.to/2FubxWl
brazing flux : amzn.to/2EncfS9
torch: amzn.to/2S4hScH
mapp gas: amzn.to/34f1YSa
mapp gas 2-pack: amzn.to/2RFlyV0
twisted cable wire brush - aggressive: amzn.to/2ONu2UU
wire brush - gentle: amzn.to/2VUk90k
grinder: amzn.to/2BdzBIT
flap disc grinder pads - amzn.to/2B25SVJ
7 Pc. Auto Body Tool Set - Hammer & Dolly's - amzn.to/3fQcSUa
aluminum paint: amzn.to/2LW5m0A
Canoe Paddles:
Bending Branches Sunburst 11 Canoe Paddle - amzn.to/2TCteaJ
BENDING BRANCHES Loon Wood Canoe Paddle for Recreational Day Trips - amzn.to/2zu8rzs
Bending Branches Java ST Canoe Paddle 56 IN - amzn.to/2B1epZ4
Personal Flotation Devices:
Stearns Adult Watersport Classic Series Vest - amzn.to/3emdKjl
Stearns Child Watersport Classic Series Vest - amzn.to/2LZZjoJ
Child Life Jacket, Flex-Form Chest, Open-Sided Design, Type III Vest, PFD, Personal Flotation Device, Pink/Berry - amzn.to/2WZ6hAQ
Canoe / Kayak Hoist Quality Garage Storage Canoe Lift with 100 lb Capacity Even Works as Ladder Lift and Bike Premium Quality - amzn.to/2TDic5e
Apex Vehicle Roof Canoe Carrier Foam Blocks - amzn.to/2LVeoYM
For something more interesting, try listening to audio books. I love having a good book read to me while I work or drive. They sure beat top 40 radio these days!! Here's a link to a free month of Audible. Enjoy!!! Prime members get an even better deal! - amzn.to/36mNLFJ
You ever have groceries delivered? Try Amazon Fresh and let the groceries come to you. - amzn.to/3bNfzUI - Jak na to + styl
You are the Bob Ross of canoe repair.
Excellent restoration of a badly mangled canoe. most people would have thought it a write off. So glad it found you. the professionally welded patches brought back the strength of the stressed aluminum shell. I learned a bit new watching this . thankyou , Ontario Canada
I just bought a 17' Grumman at a moving sale (for a mere $100!). Great shape, so no holes or anything more than a few dings to mess with. Just hoping to clean it up a bit and do whatever helps preserve its integrity. I've started rounding up paddles, life jackets, and such, plus watching CZcams lessons on good canoeing, ways to haul it, and so forth. Thanks for your contribution!
Have fun Randy! Enjoy!
I have a 30yr old Grumman canoe with a couple of small dents. There is also a small leak from the bow area around the keel. Watching your video motivates me to fix my canoe myself! Thanks.
do it!!!
Awesome video - thank you.
This was great to watch right before bed. You put me to sleep 😴
Sweet dreams JC. Canoeing can be a calm sport as well. Thanks for watching.
Nice to see dollies and Shrink hammer being used it's a lost skill these days as you say in the vid buy cheap and throw away . Thank you for sharing .
Great find. Love the way the inside is set up.
With the dolly?
Man U sold me I want one now. Great video.
Great video, thanks.
You said the magic word; vision. My thought has always been if we can place a spaceship in Mars certainly we can do so many things in this planet, all that's require is a little vision and the courage to tackle what lays before us.
Gracias, for taking the time.
Cheers Lucio. Thanks for your comment.
Great Job!!
Yup. I have an old Grumman that a white oak took a dislike to, and dropped a big branch on it. Now I need a welder that works with Aluminum.
The Flexseal dude would be all over this..
Thanks, great video...
Cheers!
Thanks for your tips and repair. My 17’ Grumman was had a pine tree fall on it in a big wind storm. Ended up with a big old dent in the side of it. Might be able to use the tools to take most of it out But there is a pretty good crease also. Think I’ll need to get a professional for that part. It’s 50 yrs old and was in very good shape other than pealing paint and a few small dents. My kids n grandkids have enjoyed it too.
get that crease welded up with a patch by a pro... it's such a solid repair!
Great video thank you. It did the beer you played with the Sauter too much once it melt leave it. Every time you tap with the hammer afterwards you send little vibrations and opens up the crack again. Same thing with the grinder small vibration loosens up the bond between the original and the new aluminum you put together.
Raymond Cavanagh thanks for your views and comment. I tend to agree. At one point I just had to realize the tig was a better bond for structural rigidity. The braze was more suited for filling that gap.
I have just bought a Grumman canoe from my neighbour for £150. Got a couple of small dents on her, but I'm keeping those as battle scars. The boat has had very little time on the water, perhaps two or three dips in her 20 year + . I plan on making her wet on a more regular basis. I will give the Alu a good buff and treat the seams with some ACF50 oil. Perhaps spend some money on those creature comforts that make a day on the water a pleasure and not a grind. I'm looking forward to many adventures. Thanks for the informative video.
Congratulations on your new canoe!
welding for 40 years and a bead like that! that man needs to rethink his career lol, flux was a good call with that brazing rod, but you need to get the material hotter, notice how the puddle rolled off? it should be flowing into the gaps for a solid bond, you will notice you will not need to apply as much
Where is this that you are boating? This is the second video I have seen with you tooling through a neat area.
Besides an awesome boat repair I didn't see anyone acknowledging an awesome rare 2d RAV4.
I love this little rig. It has outlasted several sports cars in my time with it.
@@robdude1969 Toyotas known to be stupidly reliable.
Just got two alumacraft canoes... one needs a tear in the side fixed. Going to fo something like this to it to
Skip to minute 23 when he tells you he brought it to a professional welder.
Thanks for your comment. I wish I was able to film that part where the patch was welded on since TIG welding is so lovely. It was during the height of the covid craze and he preferred to work alone.
not sure if anyone gives a damn but if you're bored like me atm you can stream all of the latest series on Instaflixxer. I've been binge watching with my girlfriend for the last few months :)
@Zain Ayaan Yea, I've been using instaflixxer for since december myself :)
JB Weld for the inside
How did you fix the bottom of the canoe after it was pushed in
He stood on it, and probably heated up the hull a little bit to release some stress/tension
Flux the joint?
Next time try wiping the surface down with acetone first really good. Aluminum is porous. Running a brush over it first works contaminates into the alum. Just a suggestion.
How much did the welder charge for the patches? Just curious.
$100. Sounded good to me!
@@robdude1969 yea, that sounds very fair. Have fun.
How much did he charge you if you don’t mind me asking?
I gave him a hundred. I think it was more than he wanted.
Nice job, but I would have put the welded patch on the inside and smooth out the outside. Just my preferance.
The thought was that it would be better sealed this way.
Story has it that the Candyland Mafia use this to get rid of Jimmy Hoffa and the Three Little Pigs...
Note, all his initial repair using melt stick DID NOT WORK. He had it professionally TIG welded, mentioned 1x at about 24 mins.
CORRECT YOU ARE! The cracks were too long and under tension. Thanks for watching.
Just picked up a 1965 Colman 15' canoe
The bob Ross voice
A free canoe with a torqueedo.
Lol. They were separate acquisitions.
Kind of sounds like your are whining about the damage on the FREE CANOE! Did you think he should have paid you to take it?
Not whining... just ruminating on the condition it was last in and exploring the route to new use. Cheers to you and thanks for watching.
Great video - though have you ever stopped and checked how many times, and why, you use the word "like"? It, like. holds four people. Like or does it? Backtrack and try to see how the overuse of the 'like'' word detracts from an otherwise good narrative.
Personally, like, it is so irritating.
Crazy how our language is constantly in flux. First like at 0:52. Thanks for enduring. Please Like and subscribe for more!