Canadian UFO?

[Treewater]

Got this in Canada. Don't know the make. 15'9". No canvas (whew). Nicely made. 1.25 " strips. Two sets of numbers on keel..1431, 2651? I'm puzzled about the gunnel marks showing there were hinges once in front of the seat.

 

[Treewater]

Seems to be original seats and decks. Not much damage. Possibly original varnish.

 

[Benson Gray]

The information at https://woodencanoemuseum.org/builder-history/peterborough-canoe-companyformation indicates that you may have a Peterborough Lakequeen model 1431 from 1941-1956. The 'hinges' may have been for hinged oarloacks. Nice find,

Benson

 

[Treewater]

Thanks, 1941-1956? That late? I'd have put it in the 20's. It's in pretty good shape either way. I don't like stripping (unless streaking) but what I've done has been very easy. I'm using stripeaze. I recognize oak gunnels but can't identify the decks, ribs, or planks. 1431 is correct. Second set is 2551.

 

[Treewater]

Post or repeat as anyone cares. I made a $20 donation for Benson's comment and forward to the wood canoe museum online. Worth every penney for the ID and links. I've read the other posts on my Queen and now I know what I'm doing. (well, better than I knew before)

 

[Dan Miller]

I made a $20 donation for Benson's comment and forward to the wood canoe museum online. Worth every penney for the ID and links.

Many thanks!