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Valiant
A Charles Crosby Catboat

Cabin Roof - Canvas Fitting

Cabin Roof - Template on Canvas

Template for Canvas

Cabin Roof - First Bedding

Cabin-Roof-Titebond-III

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Cabin Roof Re-Surfacing
1. Remove trim & canvas
2. Repair / replace wood
3. Surface the roof with Titebond glue*
4. Set the natural canvas in the glue
5. Pull taut and staple
6. Use hot iron to smooth wrinkles
7. Coat with another layer of glue
8. Paint traditional "buff" color
9. Replace trim
* These steps are described in Wooden Boat, May/June 2009
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