S E R V I C E S
1929 Old Town Sailing canoe
In addition to full canvas replacement and cedar-strip canoe refinishing, Lone Pine Canoe can look after smaller projects such as gunwale or deck replacements and seat repairs. Repair services are also offered for cedar-strip kayaks and other small wooden watercraft.
In our shop, care is taken to closely follow traditional canoe building methods, and much of the work is done using hand tools. Repairs are done in a way that preserves the style, features, and materials of the original model unless the client specifies otherwise.
What you don't see is equally important for extending the life of your canoe and preserving its value. We use high-quality fasteners made of brass, bronze, copper, or stainless steel that won't rust over time and cause damage to the wood around them. Finishes are applied using marine paints and varnishes by Epifanes and Interlux.
We can provide a free estimate based on quality pictures that you send us, but a final quote can only be made by making a thorough inspection of your watercraft in person. Pick-up and delivery in the Muskoka region can be arranged for an additional charge. Please contact us for more information.
In our shop, care is taken to closely follow traditional canoe building methods, and much of the work is done using hand tools. Repairs are done in a way that preserves the style, features, and materials of the original model unless the client specifies otherwise.
What you don't see is equally important for extending the life of your canoe and preserving its value. We use high-quality fasteners made of brass, bronze, copper, or stainless steel that won't rust over time and cause damage to the wood around them. Finishes are applied using marine paints and varnishes by Epifanes and Interlux.
We can provide a free estimate based on quality pictures that you send us, but a final quote can only be made by making a thorough inspection of your watercraft in person. Pick-up and delivery in the Muskoka region can be arranged for an additional charge. Please contact us for more information.
Canvas Replacement
After repairing or replacing any broken ribs and planking on the canoe, the brass tacks will be inspected and re-clinched if necessary. A two-part wood epoxy is used on the stems to smooth them out and fill in the old nail holes. The hull will be sanded and rubbed down with linseed oil before a new #10 cotton canvas is stretched onto the hull and the overlap at the ends is sealed with sikaflex. After a month-long curing period for the traditional oil-based filler to dry and make the canvas waterproof, the canoe is primed and painted with three coats of premium marine paint in the color of your choice.
Cedar-Strip Canoe Refinishing
The old fiberglass is removed carefully. After a gentle sanding and any needed repairs, new cloth is put on using West System epoxy resin. A final coat of marine spar varnish is applied for a beautiful look and added UV protection. All varnish finishes are available in gloss or matte. Minor patches and repairs can be done using the same process.
Small Watercraft Repairs
Repair work can be done in our shop for small wooden rowboats, gadabouts, cedar-strip paddleboards, kayaks and other similar sized watercraft. The same care goes into working on these projects as is put into working on a heritage canoe restoration.
Fiberglass Canoe Repairs
We can repair or replace the wooden components on fiberglass canoes such as the gunwales, decks, or seats. Some minor patches to the fiberglass hull can also be looked after in our shop. Please contact us for more information about the specific type of repairs needed for your canoe.
Minor Repairs
Some examples of repairs that can be done without needing to replace the canvas include: refinishing peeling paint or varnish, replacing broken stem bands, replacing or repairing gunwales and decks. In most cases, the rotted wood components can be replaced using the same type of wood as the original.
Seat Repairs
Hand-woven caned seats are a unique part of heritage wooden canoe construction. It is recommended to refinish the wooden frame of the seat before replacing the cane. One coat of UV varnish is applied to the entire and frame and the surface of the cane after the weaving is finished. As an alternative to a hand-woven seat, we supply and repair wooden slat seats, pressed cane, rawhide-laced and web seats.