Very nice ! Gotta say, I’ve owned a Dremmel system for years. I don’t use it much, but when I do it’s greatly appreciated ! Very useful. Wonderful video, not only are you doing the work, but setting up camera angles. That’s going to be a beauty !
Thanks for watching Craig! It has been a challenging project for sure but am nearing the finish line. Project has turned out much better than I thought it would. The dremel tool is a recommended tool for every workshop. Comes in handy man! Cheers 🍻!
I do realize we are our worst critics but some projects can only be helped so much. Skydiving was cancelled by the staff since the wind conditions did not support a safe dive. Going to try again before my son heads off to college for the year. Running out of time.
The canoe is a 1978 L.L. Bean Mad River Explorer. Royalex. There were several Kevlar patches on the canoe that were removed and the hull repaired with G-Flex.
I’ve enjoyed your videos. What primer paint did you use and what finish paint? I’m currently restoring a swift Albany 17’4” and the royalex is so faded I’ve washed it down and pressure washed it multiple times.. when it dries up I run my hand on it and my hand turns green…. How do you suggest prepping for paint. I’m nervous about the paint not adhearing….. I’ve read about using vinegar and dawn dish soap 50/50 mix to wash it down and have also read that you should never use acetone on royalex…. Please help with whatever info you can… thanks Mauricio
@mauriciomontero2039 whenever I am painting a Royalex canoe despite what many will say I use Rustoleum Marine Tooside Coatings for both the primer coat and the finish coat. I have a video for a Mad River Eclipse that I restored and have used that canoe several times. The paint in my opinion for this application is extraordinary.
@mauriciomontero2039 yes it is true that acetone can damage Royalex however a light coating on a cloth and a gentle wipe with that cloth will not qualify as damaging the Royalex product. You certainly do not want to saturate the surface. If you are not comfortable with this then simply using dawn dish soap and an adequate rinse is more than acceptable. Logistics will play into each and every situation. Moving the canoe out of my shop to do that is more time consuming than being responsible with a light acetone wipe.
Very nice ! Gotta say, I’ve owned a Dremmel system for years. I don’t use it much, but when I do it’s greatly appreciated ! Very useful. Wonderful video, not only are you doing the work, but setting up camera angles. That’s going to be a beauty !
Thanks for watching Craig! It has been a challenging project for sure but am nearing the finish line. Project has turned out much better than I thought it would. The dremel tool is a recommended tool for every workshop. Comes in handy man! Cheers 🍻!
Your commitment to doing things correctly are obvious, no shortcuts, definitely not a “ hack” job !
Thanks Craig! Appreciate you recognizing the effort!
What a great project Dave!
Appreciate it! I think the project turned out as best as it possibly could. The canoe should be useful for many more years. All the best to you!
Love the green !
It’s a great Rustoleum product and color. Cheers man!
We are often our worst critic. Looks like its coming along nice. Did you make it sky diving?
I do realize we are our worst critics but some projects can only be helped so much. Skydiving was cancelled by the staff since the wind conditions did not support a safe dive. Going to try again before my son heads off to college for the year. Running out of time.
Awesome. Is that Kevlar?
The canoe is a 1978 L.L. Bean Mad River Explorer. Royalex. There were several Kevlar patches on the canoe that were removed and the hull repaired with G-Flex.
I’ve enjoyed your videos. What primer paint did you use and what finish paint?
I’m currently restoring a swift Albany 17’4” and the royalex is so faded I’ve washed it down and pressure washed it multiple times.. when it dries up I run my hand on it and my hand turns green…. How do you suggest prepping for paint. I’m nervous about the paint not adhearing….. I’ve read about using vinegar and dawn dish soap 50/50 mix to wash it down and have also read that you should never use acetone on royalex…. Please help with whatever info you can… thanks
Mauricio
@mauriciomontero2039 whenever I am painting a Royalex canoe despite what many will say I use Rustoleum Marine Tooside Coatings for both the primer coat and the finish coat. I have a video for a Mad River Eclipse that I restored and have used that canoe several times. The paint in my opinion for this application is extraordinary.
@mauriciomontero2039 yes it is true that acetone can damage Royalex however a light coating on a cloth and a gentle wipe with that cloth will not qualify as damaging the Royalex product. You certainly do not want to saturate the surface. If you are not comfortable with this then simply using dawn dish soap and an adequate rinse is more than acceptable. Logistics will play into each and every situation. Moving the canoe out of my shop to do that is more time consuming than being responsible with a light acetone wipe.