Mike Fretwell
Curious about Wooden Canoes
I just picked up an old wood and canvas canoe and would like to identify it.
According to the previous owner it was originally purchased in 1949 and was owned by the same family, if not possessed by them, for it's entire life so far (it's complicated).
It's not in prime shape, but I think it is recoverable. I'm pretty sure it's never been refurbished, but it has been painted at least once.
Length 16'
Beam 32 1/2" @ outwale, 34 1/2" @ widest
Depth 12" inside, 13" outside
Stamped on stern stem: 7901 16PLEA
42 ribs 2 1/8" wide, 3/8" thick, 2 1/4" spacing
Brass stem bands are secured with brass slotted screws
Outwales and decks secured with rusted Phillips head screws
"Chestnut" decal is at bow on both sides not amidships
There is a very faint trace of Chestnut decal on bow deck
According to the previous owner it was originally purchased in 1949 and was owned by the same family, if not possessed by them, for it's entire life so far (it's complicated).
It's not in prime shape, but I think it is recoverable. I'm pretty sure it's never been refurbished, but it has been painted at least once.
Length 16'
Beam 32 1/2" @ outwale, 34 1/2" @ widest
Depth 12" inside, 13" outside
Stamped on stern stem: 7901 16PLEA
42 ribs 2 1/8" wide, 3/8" thick, 2 1/4" spacing
Brass stem bands are secured with brass slotted screws
Outwales and decks secured with rusted Phillips head screws
"Chestnut" decal is at bow on both sides not amidships
There is a very faint trace of Chestnut decal on bow deck