During a picnic this weekend at our lake house, I found out my neighbor (in his 70's) has the classic "old wooden canoe" down in their boat house. It had been in there when they bought the cottage, in the early 70's. He invited me to come and see it. It was hanging in the rafters, and looked good. I went back this morning to get a better look, in good light. Well to me surprise, it is in very good shape. The planks are solid, the gunwales and stems in great shape, heck even the caning was still in tact, sorta. To my way of thinking, all it needs is a good cleaning on the inside, and a new canvas skin.
I've been trying to figure out what it is. There are NO markings on it, no serial number. So I've attached a few photos, hoping somebody out there can help.
My neighbor will be checking with his kids, to see what they want to do with it. I love to see another wooden canoe out on the lake.
The underside of the decks have a brass bar spanned across. It also has some neat old bow art, not sure what it is, or if it's significant.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Mark
I've been trying to figure out what it is. There are NO markings on it, no serial number. So I've attached a few photos, hoping somebody out there can help.
My neighbor will be checking with his kids, to see what they want to do with it. I love to see another wooden canoe out on the lake.
The underside of the decks have a brass bar spanned across. It also has some neat old bow art, not sure what it is, or if it's significant.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Mark