Do you like canoeing for fun? Today we are cleaning up an old Grumman canoe to stop leaks and refinish to look fresh again. A canoe restoration so to speak. I have had this Grumman aluminum canoe since I was a kid living in Alaska. I learned to paddle in the frigid waters watching whales, eagles and bears foraging along the shore. The canoeing experience was breathtaking and I have kept the canoe as a sort of family heirloom.
Grumman canoes were developed in 1944 as World War II was winding down. They used the company's aircraft aluminum to replace the traditional wood design. The canoes had a reputation for being sturdier, lighter and stronger than their wood counterparts.
In this video I will prep previous repairs. Aluminum Brazing and JB Weld sealing.
View my video titled DIY Aluminum Brazing holes in canoe / boat with Blue Demon Triple Play / aluminum solder & welding [ Ссылка ]
I show how to seal any problem areas, and paint the canoe with Aluminum paint to give it a like new appearance.
I repaint the Shark Mouth Nose Art made famous by the Flying Tigers Squadron to pay my respects to the Veterans in my family and our country. Thank you for your service.
Interesting history on the nose art and Flying Tigers here: [ Ссылка ]
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Affiliate links for supplies and canoe goodies.
I have used both of these JB Weld products on the canoe over the years.
J-B Weld 8276 KwikWeld Quick Setting Steel Reinforced Epoxy - Dark Grey 10 oz - [ Ссылка ]
J-B Weld 8272 MarineWeld Marine Epoxy - 2 oz. - [ Ссылка ]
Putty spreaders - set of 9 - [ Ссылка ]
This is the Aluminum paint I used for this project.
Rust-Oleum 7715502 Protective Enamel Paint Stops Rust, 32-Ounce, Metallic Aluminum - [ Ссылка ]
This paint would be good for the inside floor of the canoe.
TotalBoat Aluminum Boat Paint (Light Gray, Quart) - [ Ссылка ]
I painted the shark mouth, but you can buy a decal if you aren't up to the task.
2 Pieces Shark Teeth Mouth Decals Sticker for Canoe Kayak Surfboard Ocean Boat - [ Ссылка ]
aluminum brazing rods from previous video: [ Ссылка ]
brazing flux : [ Ссылка ]
torch: [ Ссылка ]
mapp gas: [ Ссылка ]
mapp gas 2-pack: [ Ссылка ]
twisted cable wire brush - aggressive: [ Ссылка ]
wire brush - gentle: [ Ссылка ]
Grinder: [ Ссылка ]
Orbital Sander - [ Ссылка ]
Flap disc grinder pads - [ Ссылка ]
Canoe Paddles:
Bending Branches Sunburst 11 Canoe Paddle - [ Ссылка ]
BENDING BRANCHES Loon Wood Canoe Paddle for Recreational Day Trips - [ Ссылка ]
Bending Branches Java ST Canoe Paddle 56 IN - [ Ссылка ]
Personal Flotation Devices:
Stearns Adult Watersport Classic Series Vest - [ Ссылка ]
Stearns Child Watersport Classic Series Vest - [ Ссылка ]
Child Life Jacket, Flex-Form Chest, Open-Sided Design, Type III Vest, PFD, Personal Flotation Device, Pink/Berry - [ Ссылка ]
Canoe / Kayak Hoist Quality Garage Storage Canoe Lift with 100 lb Capacity Even Works as Ladder Lift and Bike Premium Quality - [ Ссылка ]
Apex Vehicle Roof Canoe Carrier Foam Blocks - [ Ссылка ]
