Slippery Anne update

[Erich]

Most impressive, Mark. Your attention to detail deserves a lot of praise. I'm fascinated by the similarities and differences of covering with the linen and the canvasing of wood and canvas canoes. In the latter, which I have done, the structure is more robust, but still flexible. An envelope of sorts, is made of the canvas with the wooden frame within it. A "a come along" winch is used to pull the canvas tight around the wood. The canvas is then tacked to the gunnels and stems. A torch is used to burn off the fuzz off the canvas surface. A filler is used to create a relatively smooth surface. Traditionally, this was a white lead solution, which had the added advantage of keeping the canvas from rotting, though with obvious health issues. Today, fine silica and latex paint is used. And finally couple of coats of paint. The result is a watertight and flexible envelope. Of course, this system adds considerable weight, accounting for about half the weight of the canoe.