Seems a little loose in the head.
Do what you will i guess, but at least he didnt try to burn it with all that goop on it. Personally i'd have done the dryland gunwale bob myself....
I try not to judge as I get older but..... a lot of kids and adults who have never even been canoeing would have loved to have that canoe. I gave away a 1070s kayak this weekend for free , she was in rough shape. Never saw kids so happy to get it.