: Paul, if you're going to order new panels try this first: take off the old
: panels and sand them down until the discoloration is gone. If you can't
: get tid of it go out and buy a sheet of okhume rather than buy a new panel
: (cheaper). Use the ruined panel as a template to make the new one.

: Hope this helps.

: Robert N Pruden

Taking off the panels and sanding them down is an option. Melting epoxy joints is a skill I haven't mastered yet but if I can salvage the existing panels that's far preferable to making new ones. If I have to replace them, I'll just call Donnie and have him send me new ones. Otherwise I'd have to cut a sheet of Okume and scarf it end to end to get the length I need, then trace, cut, sand, etc.

I'd rather just send the $$ up north even if it aggravates the national trade deficit. There are still things I could be doing on the hull and seat while I'm waiting for the new panels to show up.

Has Canada Post broken out the dog sleds for international shipping yet or are you still able to use the covered wagons?