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Post by Ken Corbett on Sept 18, 2007 12:40:46 GMT -5
Hey, My Mad River fell off my trailer and all the wood was ruined. No one was hurt, but I need to find a local artisan who can make me new gunwales. I have one outer rib so my man can visualize what I need. I still have two good seats and the center thwart, and two small thwarts. Can you give me the phone number of a canoe craftsman? Ken
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Post by Jamie on Sept 18, 2007 13:09:26 GMT -5
Take it down to Steven Jones in Oromocto.
another option would be Vaughn Dunfield @ 337 Northumberland Street. Nice older fella, don't think he would charge much if you are not in a hurry.
Or the best option would be to tackle it yourself if you were so inclined. I've tried it using scrap lumber as a trial but my carpentry skills are lacking.
I called Don Fraser before and he was not interested in replacing gunwales at the time.
Jamie
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Post by Ken Corbett on Sept 18, 2007 20:23:53 GMT -5
Thanks Jamie, I'll look into those options. I'm figuring ordering new gunwales from Mad River would cost as much as a new boat.
Do these folks have the lumber, I wonder. I'll find out.
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Post by Jamie on Sept 19, 2007 5:25:18 GMT -5
Steve in oromocto would naturally have the lumber (Spirit Canoes) and Vaughn may or may not. I've seen a couple of his gunwales that he spliced 2 pieces together to make a full 17' length and it was hard to tell it was 2 pieces.
I've priced ash at the lumber suppliers and it not worth buying and doing it yourself.... if you use spruce it shouldn't be to bad.
Jamie
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Post by Ken Corbett on Nov 1, 2007 13:37:58 GMT -5
Thanks for referring me to Vaughn, Jamie. Here are some pictures of my restored canoe, which I just got back today.
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Post by tgneal on Nov 1, 2007 15:17:22 GMT -5
Hey Ken, The canoe looks great. The deck plates look amazing. Was the restoration very expensive? Tom
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Post by Ken Corbett on Nov 1, 2007 19:33:40 GMT -5
Tom,
I'd like to keep the exact figure between Vaughn and me, but I think I got a good deal. I'm very pleased with the quality, the service, price, and the gentleman himself.
Ken
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Post by ldmrt on Nov 1, 2007 20:30:01 GMT -5
Whatever the price was, he did an amazing job! That canoe looks brand new, I love the way the grains of the wood match perfectly! True craftsmanship!
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Post by Jamie on Nov 2, 2007 5:34:08 GMT -5
Looks great Ken, Now you need to learn to tie your canoe down properly so not to loose it again As far as price is concerned for ayone interested, from the few conversations I had with Vaughn, he doesn't seem to charge too much and would likely be the least expensive in town. He also makes very nice paddles for a good price. Vaughn had said in the past that puts on little classes on making paddles if anyone was interested, the only cost is the materials if anyone was interested. Jamie
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Post by tgneal on Nov 2, 2007 8:26:32 GMT -5
Tom, I'd like to keep the exact figure between Vaughn and me, but I think I got a good deal. I'm very pleased with the quality, the service, price, and the gentleman himself. Ken Hey Ken, I understand, I wasn't looking for exact figures. I was just wondering if having this type of work is expensive relative to the value of the canoe. It looks like you are happy with the results. Take care, Tom
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