A friend asked me about their family canoe. I found it quite interesting. From what I can tell: no serial or plate, bump rails, no decks, hasp on deck, square stem, no diamond head bolts, hand thwarts.
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Andre Cloutier
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Wow those are some thin ribs. Paging Dan Miller....
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Yes, and the outers are very thin too. Come on folks, lets here some possibilities.
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Help Identify this forsaken UFO
Come on folks, venture a couple guesses.... I wish it had decks, but no. The hasp on the bow makes me think that at one time it was a livery craft. But the lines are too nice. Makes me think of Belle Island gatherings.. Help me out folks.
Come on folks, venture a couple guesses.... I wish it had decks, but no. The hasp on the bow makes me think that at one time it was a livery craft. But the lines are too nice. Makes me think of Belle Island gatherings.. Help me out folks.
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pklonowski
Unrepentant Canoeist
A skilled person's garage-built canoe, whilst experimenting with lighter weight (thinner ribs, etc)?
Disclaimer: I wouldn't have any idea, just throwing out a wild idea.
Disclaimer: I wouldn't have any idea, just throwing out a wild idea.
Have the decks been removed?
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I haven't seen it in person. I wondered if it ever had decks. But the lines are so nice, it is hard to imagine that it didn't originally have decks. But, who knows.
I'll check for nail holes when I get home.
I'll check for nail holes when I get home.
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OK, no nail holes on top of the inners. I'm thinking that it might be a Seliga or a Rehbein, or even a E.M. White, could it be a Rushton? Come on folks, give a couple guesses?
Dan Lindberg
Ex Wood Hoarder
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Without better images I don't have any guesses, but, being a bit familiar with both Seligas and Rehbeins, I'm reasonably confident it's not one of either.
I'd also comment that in the past in the Wis and MN region, there were a lot of small shops making canoes, most I/we? have never heard of.
A few years ago, I looked at a canoe in the Ely area that while, very well made and very nice lines, I couldn't identify and had no idea who made it. This canoe was in very nice condition and on maybe it's 3rd owner, who had had it many years.
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Without better images I don't have any guesses, but, being a bit familiar with both Seligas and Rehbeins, I'm reasonably confident it's not one of either.
I'd also comment that in the past in the Wis and MN region, there were a lot of small shops making canoes, most I/we? have never heard of.
A few years ago, I looked at a canoe in the Ely area that while, very well made and very nice lines, I couldn't identify and had no idea who made it. This canoe was in very nice condition and on maybe it's 3rd owner, who had had it many years.
Dan
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Yeah, I know it isn't any of those big names. I figured some of you would see the names and take a look, and offer some possibilities. I can say that it was bought used in the 30's in southeast Minnesota. Any guesses folks? I just love the lines. Unfortunately, it is a family heirloom and not on the market.
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