Peterborough Mystery

[ndevlin]

The wood canoe gods have brought a boat across my path that is a mystery. I'm hoping the knowledge and talent here can identify it.

It's a single-thwart 15' cedar canvas, marked with the Peterborough Crest, but with the serial #C6371 - which reads like a Chestnut serial. The beam measures a surprising 36" and it is 12". Ribs are a solid 2.25". I cannot find a matching design. Thought to be from the 1950s.

Any help or thoughts would be appreciated.

- N.

 

[Dick Persson]

That canoe was built by Chestnut. If supplied with a Peterborough decal it is a Peterborough Litelift, which is identical to Chestnut Bob's Special.

 

[ndevlin]

Thanks Dick, mystery solved. I will try to make it harder for you next time Has the "50lb" bit always been a bit of a fib? This boat tipped the scale at over 70lbs.

I've decided to pass on this boat since it will need a lot of work, but if anyone is interested I can point you in the right direction. It's located in the Niagara region.

Cheers,

- N.