Cane

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Sep 26, 2004 12:05 pm

What is used to protect the cane on seats from the elements?

Glen Smith · Post by **Glen Smith** » Sun Sep 26, 2004 12:18 pm

That is a controversial topic! Some people leave it bare, some varnish both sides, some varnish only the top leaving the bottom bare so it can breathe, some apply an oil finish.

I varnished both sides and it has held up well since the Spring of 2000 and the canoe has been outside since then.

Steve Lansdowne · Post by **Steve Lansdowne** » Sun Sep 26, 2004 5:15 pm

and some folks use plastic cane which needs no finishing, though I really don't know how well it holds up if left out where sun and rain can get to it. It is less expensive and is worked dry.

canoeblderinmt · Post by **canoeblderinmt** » Sun Sep 26, 2004 7:52 pm

I used the "plastic" cane from HH Perkins. When I got it, I thought they had shipped me the real cane by accident! It peels just like real cane, I had to melt it with a lighter to verify it was plastic. I cannot recommend it strongly enough. It retains it's shape even when wet, and requires no maintenance. Use the plastic, IMHO.

Greg