Don’t think I would put a Submarine captain’s name on a boat that I intended to float. LOL. Looks great after the polish. I knew a guy that restored a WWII aircraft. He polished the aluminum skin with crushed walnut hulls. It was like a mirror.

I just literally got done washing a 1968 grumman.  With star bright aluminum cleaner/ restorer, basically acid.  It removes oxidation and grime.  It works well.  I also used a medium grit scotch bright and rubbed lightly.  I’m very happy with it.

Very nice !

That cool...

Still have my 73' Grumman 17' whitewater(shallow) keel model I got brand new when I was 15.  Still no leaks and solid as a rock after being stored tuned over in the yard its whole life. These old boats are indestructible.

excelent

I just got mine the other day from the original owner who bought it in 74. His came with a sail rigging as well

Looks great! Thanks for making this. My ‘62 Aerocraft has a “USS Robinson Canoe” decal. We’re in NJ so most people get the Robinson Cano reference.

When using acid wet the surface with water, then spray acid (fan pattern) not stream. Start at bottom going up. Work in small sections, don't let acid dry before rinishing

Nice. I just dragged my 1975 out and cleaning it up.

She gave you the finger near the end

If you want to get the absolute best aluminum cleaner go to a welding store and get the stuff they use

Looks like a labor of love, did a nice job on it. Hopefully the protectant will slow down the oxidization.
Something about these ole aluminum canoes, at least they last forever with a little care and respect.👍😎

Have you located the rubber rub rail gunnel covers?

Beautiful! Did you make those stickers, too?

I live in San antonio, how much would you charge me to restore my 15 foot old Ouchita?  It's in pretty good shape, just needs a rib replaced, and a little hole above the waterline