Mast and boom and leeboard plans for an OT 1946 ?

[Kevin Conley]

Hi all,
Now that this forum has provided me the pedigree of my newly aquired Old Town sailing canoe, I'm really getting excited to begin restoration. I was wondering if anyone has plans for the mast, boom leeboards ect. I would need to fabricate to make full use of this feature.
Thanks, Kevin

 

[Benson Gray]

The information necessary to build a sail rig is available at http://forums.wcha.org/showthread.php?969 but these are not step by step instructions. Todd's book at http://store.wcha.org/Canoe-Rig-The-Essence-and-the-Art.html has more explanation. The page at http://forums.wcha.org/showthread.php?4107 shows how the rigs changed over time. The one at http://dragonflycanoe.com/otacc/ shows the details and http://forums.wcha.org/showthread.php?10672 may help with the lines. It is usually easier to just buy an old rig from eBay or craigslist and salvage the parts you want. Good luck,

Benson