Lemke Paddlecraft Repairs

Lemke Paddlecraft Repairs Canoe, kayak and Stand-up Paddleboard repairs

Hours of operation: appointment only

Official Repair Centre for:
-Bluewater Canoes
-Delta Kayaks
-H20 Canoes
-Impex Kayaks
-Scott Canoes

Part 4 (of 4)Wow, who guessed that outcome!After many hours, it's finally done.I was given ideas, but free reign to desi...
07/15/2025

Part 4 (of 4)
Wow, who guessed that outcome!
After many hours, it's finally done.
I was given ideas, but free reign to design the graphics.
The wolf: One of the owners favorite animals.
The deer: Represents her protected by her two bucks (husband and son)
The moose: just a Canadian touch
I hope you like it!

Part 3 (of 4)As my schedule has gotten very busy, my father has volunteered to take over the grunt work of the project. ...
07/08/2025

Part 3 (of 4)
As my schedule has gotten very busy, my father has volunteered to take over the grunt work of the project. (sanding, sanding and more sanding)
The canoe is now Structurally sound and the project shifts to the cosmetic look.
He then added Primer, Paint and Cherry gunnels.
The canoe looks done and ready to go, But, with one big surprise.....(in Part 4)

Part 2.5 (of 4)It doesn't leak!Test paddle went very well.Time to move on, to part 3stay tuned
07/05/2025

Part 2.5 (of 4)
It doesn't leak!
Test paddle went very well.
Time to move on, to part 3
stay tuned

Part 2 (of 4)Lots of work to do.Remove gunnels, all cracked gel coat sanded away.Cracks through the foam core grooved ou...
07/01/2025

Part 2 (of 4)
Lots of work to do.
Remove gunnels, all cracked gel coat sanded away.
Cracks through the foam core grooved out for repair.
The frame of the canoe was twisted and had to be bolted down to hold proper shape.
Temporary gunnels were added for hull stability.
In Part 3, it starts to look usable again.

Part 1 of 4)Some of you will remember this canoe from an earlier post.Each Week will be a new part showing how this cano...
06/24/2025

Part 1 of 4)
Some of you will remember this canoe from an earlier post.
Each Week will be a new part showing how this canoe has been given new life.
You won't believe what it will look like by the end!

Happy Fathers Day.My father and i  built this kayak over 20 years ago.
06/15/2025

Happy Fathers Day.
My father and i built this kayak over 20 years ago.

This boreal took a trip, from the garage ceiling to the floor. Now it's ready for new adventures...... On the water.
03/04/2024

This boreal took a trip, from the garage ceiling to the floor. Now it's ready for new adventures...... On the water.

Due to distance and only passing through for the weekend. I was given the task of fixing this kayak within 48 hours.I th...
08/25/2023

Due to distance and only passing through for the weekend. I was given the task of fixing this kayak within 48 hours.
I think it went well.

This canoe has seen better daysThe longer you look, the worse it gets
08/23/2023

This canoe has seen better days
The longer you look, the worse it gets

When you can't find a replacement hatch covers, you make one!The bow hatch was painted to match.
08/19/2023

When you can't find a replacement hatch covers, you make one!
The bow hatch was painted to match.

Clear coat refinish.24 year old canoe looks brand new again.
08/05/2023

Clear coat refinish.
24 year old canoe looks brand new again.

Not my typical refinish, but when the wife says "this means alot to me".
05/05/2023

Not my typical refinish, but when the wife says "this means alot to me".

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3259 County Road 1 East
Yarker, ON
K0K3N0

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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