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Hi all I am a new member, looking for info. I have an Old Town Guide, purchased I think in 1974. I got it as a gift as it was thought by the owner to be beyond salvage and saved it from becoming kindling. It had been holed in the center next to the keel, then sat upside down on the ground...

The coating is clear not paint but the fabric is not bonded to the wood. It came away easily in the sections that need repair but might be bonded in other parts where the wood grain is visible. Did Old Town sheath canoes in fiberglass or is this canvas with a clear varnish? I think I am reading...

Ended up with an Old Towne canoe. It looks like it’s seen some water. There’s no major damage but needs some work. Wanted to figure out what model it was. Below is the serial number. Person who gave it to me was in the middle of a move and didn’t want to see it go to the dump. Also, are their...

A hoy hoy! You guys are legend with getting info, so was hoping to post here and find out a little more about my late father's Old Town Canoe so my mother can sell it to the right home. Old Town Wooden Canoe SN: 137012 17 HW (know it's 17 foot, but what does HW mean?) Green I believe it...

Hello I’m hoping to gain a little more information about a canoe I recently inherited… purchased by my father’s father. It’s an Old Town wood and canvas. The serial number is 182544 … length is 16’. I’m currently transporting it from NC to WY and will do any restoration there. Would love to...

Hi, Looking for information on an Old Town 6465 17. It was purchased by my wife's Grandfather many years ago. It's possible another number is present but not visible could be 65652 its worn but the swivel on both ends of the canoe. I think I was told it was purchased in 1921. Would have...

I'm starting to think about restoring my grandfather's Old Town canoe... Serial number 81366 17. Can I get some information on it? This canoe has seen better days, but I am looking forward to learning about how to do this. I've restored cars and motorcycles, but this is my first wooden canoe.

Hello, the serial number is 46074 16 Thanks Palma

Can anyone please update me with build information for my 18 feet Old Town guide ,serial number 367898. I am based in the UK ,Thanks in anticipation Paul

Hello, Would someone be so kind to help me research the following serial number 75622? It's an Old Town canoe. Thanks so much. I truly appreciate your assistance.

I recently inherited the family canoe- Old Town 113880- and would love to know any information about her.

Fossil892, a new member, posted this SN request in the following thread. I'm posting here to be sure that the request is seen. The original thread link follows. Hello Am working on an Old Towne 16' Square Stern Sponson # 8 5 3 1 3 16 Would anyone be able to furnish info or a Build Sheet on...

Looking to find the original build record for a 15' Runabout with a Serial Number of 15 164595. Thanks much, Mark

Several years ago this post mentioned Gerrish Serial numbers. http://www.wcha.org/forums/index.php?threads/gerrish-rail-length.10513/#post-78515 I'm wondering if that list could live here where it can be added to as canoes are found. Not all Gerrish canoes have serial numbers but for those that...

Hello - My father had our old towne since he was a kid and passed it onto me after he died in 2003. It's in great condition but I was thinking of trying to restore it. As I started stripping off some of the pain on the inside, I came across a serial number and I'd love to find out more about...

Hi, Looking for info on a 25 ft war canoe appears to be an old town. Serial was hard to read and appears to be 104847 Would be appreciative of any info you might have for this. Thanks

I am interested in information on my flat end Sponson canoe with the serial number: 144186 (the second 1 is perhaps incorrect as it is hard to read). Frank Bunts Fbunts@verizon.net

Hi, I am looking to identify the age of an old town found in my grandparents boat house. The serial number is 155309 17. It appears to be of an older vintage and I am hoping you can help us confirm or deny that. Thank you!

Dear Old Town, This canoe was purchased new by my grandfather for our summer home at Higgins Lake, MI in Roscommon County. I believe he purchased it new, and perhaps even locally. As a kid in the 1970's I recall it's white canvas, which has long since deteriorated. It has hung in the...

Hello. I have what appears to be a Carleton wood and canvas canoe with the serial number 19393. Canoe measures 17' 4". There is no builder's plaque, but there are four very small nail holes in the forward deck where the plaque must have been. Heart-shaped decks, diamond fasteners, and...