ken mueller
Canton, Ohio
I've got my eye on an 18 ft, in need of some work. I don't know much about these canoes, other than what I've read in Dragonfly's description. The question I have is about the very long decks. Were they made of a thick slab of wood, or a thin (less than 1/4 inch) piece that was bent to follow the curve of the gunwales? This is one of those great stories a person hears about. The lady selling this canoe thought it was an old town. When I went to look at the stem for the s/n, lo and behold, a splayed stem! A pretty nice surprise! Any info on the construction of this canoe is very much appreciated. Ken.