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How to Repair a Rib-and-Batten Canoe — Part 2

Source:Canoe Guy BC
When:Jun 30
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I was contacted immediately by Sam Browning. He was about to start restoring one of these canoes. He offered to take pictures of the project as he worked. I offered to come to his shop to see the ca [...]

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