I’m not a big fan of keels on canoes but they do help the boat track better on lakes where wind can be an issue. On a river a keel can be a real hindrance, impeding maneuvering or worse, hooking a rock and sending you for a swim. The 50 lb, as most older wooden […]

Sanded down the first coat. And brushed on a second.

I’m behind in posting – this shot of the first coat of filler on the 50 lb is from last weekend. I used the rest of the Ekofill I had left. Unlike traditional oil-based filler it dries quickly and you don’t have to do all 3 coats at once. It’s designed for filling fabric on […]