What model Chestnut is this?

[crosscuts]

My 17' Chestnut meets all the specs in the chart in the 1973 catalog with the exception of the of the depth of the bow and stern-24 1/2". Mine measures less than-23". Over the years did the Cronje bow and stern measurements change? Thanks, R.C.

 

[paddler123]

The easiest way to diagnose the Cruiser models (the Cronje is the 17' model) is by their narrow decks. If your canoe has those, then it's a Cruiser. Depending on how it has been used or repaired, it's possible the measurements have changed from it was originally manufactured.

Examples of decks:
https://forums.wcha.org/index.php?attachments/chestnutdeck-jpg.29048/
https://forums.wcha.org/index.php?attachments/img_0562-jpg.24088/
https://forums.wcha.org/index.php?attachments/_dsc6050-1-jpg.43100/