Once in awhile a canoe comes into the shop that is out of the ordinary. This time it is a 17' canoe built by Joe Seliga of ely Minnesota. Joe is legendary, sadly, I never had the opportunity to meet him. From what I have heard and read he was a lovely man.
Joe built a nice canoe. The shape is very fine for tripping, the materials are all of excellent quality and well shaped and fitted. It is a very honest and refined build without getting "precious".
This one is in pretty good shape, needing only a few repairs, mostly sand and refinish the varnish, new canvas, fill, and paint. There is evidence of prior repairs, a few replaced ribs, some rib repairs, etc. All well done by, I am lead to believe, Roger Redwin who lives and works in my neighbouring town of Landmark Mb.
Joe built a nice canoe. The shape is very fine for tripping, the materials are all of excellent quality and well shaped and fitted. It is a very honest and refined build without getting "precious".
This one is in pretty good shape, needing only a few repairs, mostly sand and refinish the varnish, new canvas, fill, and paint. There is evidence of prior repairs, a few replaced ribs, some rib repairs, etc. All well done by, I am lead to believe, Roger Redwin who lives and works in my neighbouring town of Landmark Mb.
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