Restoring the Blue Canoe

My Grandpa (Pa) has had this canoe since before I can remember. For the last 7 or so years it has been stored up in the rafters of my Aunt Konni's house. I asked her if she would mind if I stored it at my house so I could get out on some of the many lakes here in Eastern Washington. She had no problem with it so we transferred it over to my house and I have begun to restore it a little. Tonight I sanded down one side so I could see what kind of shape the wood is under the deteriorating varnish. As you can see it is not bad. I will keep posting as I get closer to finishing this beautiful canoe. The fiberglass is in great shape. The wood is what needs most of the work. The one side I finished sanding today took me about 3 hours. Lots of work but tons of fun. Enjoy the pictures.

The Blue Canoe.

Sanding. 50 grit Sandpaper.

Before

After