1927 kennebec joy boy

[jamessteele]

hello, i have rescued a 1927 kennebec joy boy 15.1/2 ft i believe. it needs some major work in the rear including the transom area. can anyone recommend someone to take on a project like this?
thanks,
Jim

 

[Benson Gray]

can anyone recommend someone to take on a project like this?

Most of the restorers listed at the link below would take on a project like that. Good luck,

Benson

BuildersSuppliers

Whether you're looking to have a canoe restored, or to find the products or information to restore it yourself, you'll find what you need in our Builders and Suppliers listing.

www.woodencanoe.org

 

[chris pearson]

Where are you?

 

[jamessteele]

Winthrop, Maine

 

[chris pearson]

I use to own one. I’m in Michigan so a bit far from you. Wonderful boats……

 

[jamessteele]

Yes.. excited to see it back in full function... thank you for your reply. Would you share a photo of yours?

 

[Benson Gray]

The links below have pictures of Chris's Joy Boy.

Benson

Joy Boy!!!

Well, got the Joy Boy out after a little fiberglass patch work(don't worry, I separated it from the planking). Some sanding of the flaking paint and a sloppy coat of rustoleum. Put the '27 ELTO Ruddertwin on it and joined a charity event to help pay for medical expenses for a guy that just got...

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Kennebec Joy Boy

I've adopted a Kennebec Joy Boy project boat. I'm looking for photos of other examples of this boat. I found some nice literature on the Wooden Canoe Museum site. Thanks for any leads.

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