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Curious about Wooden Canoes
Hello,
I own an all wood strip-planked canoe of unknown background. It was purchased in the Adirondacks, Lake George region, 25 years ago and the only identification I can find is the number "877" hand-written at the base of the stem and in the same location on the stern. The canoe is cedar planked, varnished interior and varnished and fiberglassed exterior. No telling if the 'glass is original or added later.
Gunwales and stem-plates are being replaced due to years stored under a deck, but otherwise in great shape. Three hand-caned seats are very good as well. I'll take a few pictures, but I've already begun the gunwale restoration.
Any help would be very much appreciated - thank you.
Mark
I own an all wood strip-planked canoe of unknown background. It was purchased in the Adirondacks, Lake George region, 25 years ago and the only identification I can find is the number "877" hand-written at the base of the stem and in the same location on the stern. The canoe is cedar planked, varnished interior and varnished and fiberglassed exterior. No telling if the 'glass is original or added later.
Gunwales and stem-plates are being replaced due to years stored under a deck, but otherwise in great shape. Three hand-caned seats are very good as well. I'll take a few pictures, but I've already begun the gunwale restoration.
Any help would be very much appreciated - thank you.
Mark