15' Chestnut canoe models ??

[davelanthier]

Most of the 15' Chestnuts I run into have 1 1/2" wide ribs, 34" beam, 12" center depth and a 20" rise at the bow and stern but then once in awhile there is one with 1 1/2" ribs, 32" beam, 13" center depth and a rise at bow and stern of 23" including the shoe keel. What is the difference?

 

[davelanthier]

Well you guys sure weren't much help. Somebody out there must have an answer.

 

[Dan Miller]

What is the difference?

It would appear, 2" beam, 1" depth, and 3" sheer...

ducking and running,
Dan

 

[davelanthier]

Thanks Dan. I may be old and slow but I can still shoot straight. :]

 

[Dan Miller]

I'm getting old, am definitely slow, and never did learn to shoot...

 

[Andre Cloutier]

Dave, in Solways book he talks about stripping back forms that had been widened. No doubt there was variation in other areas at the factory, such as stem heights. The Chums i have had were 32" boats, possibly before the forms were widened. I dont know if i would expect total uniformity from our beloved Chestnut factory, but its just a thought.

 

[davelanthier]

Andre, your explanation is a lot better than Dan"s. Another question: What is the difference between the narrow rib 15' Doe and Chum? There was also the 15' Twozers but they had the wide ribs.

 

[Andre Cloutier]

Another question: What is the difference between the narrow rib 15' Doe and Chum?

As I've been long under Dan's tutelage, I am tempted to say 'spelling' but am under impulse control, thankfully.

 

[Dan Miller]

Another question: What is the difference between the narrow rib 15' Doe and Chum?

As I've been long under Dan's tutelage, I am tempted to say 'spelling' but am under impulse control, thankfully.

It's that electro-shocking WCHA app thingy.

Difference between Doe and Chum depends on year. Sometimes it is the width of the ribs. Sometimes it is cane vs. slat seats. Sometimes it is PVC impregnated canvas vs. traditional canvas.