canoe 16-48=663

[Brad Black]

i recently purchased a wood and canvas canoe in need of restoration. The serial number 16-48=663 is stamped in both stems. i am completely new to all of this and just joined the association. any help would be appreciated.

thanks,

Brad

 

[john hupfield]

suggest a photo or two.
Serial numbers help when an overall undestanding of the boat comes into play.
John

 

[Kathryn Klos]

yes, pictures...

Your serial number would match the configuration of Old Town and some other builders if the = was a number... are you certain it's an "equals sign" and not a digit?

Kathy

 

[Brad Black]

16-48 663

I will recheck the number - it was very hard to read. I will be back in touch.

Thanks

 

[Dan Lindberg]

I'm thinking White, I know of one with the S/N 16 52 1610, which seems to be the pattern of this one. If the pattern is correct, this would be a 16 ft canoe built in 1948 and number 663.

Of course all of this is subject to pics.

Oh, remember that OT generally puts the length after the S/N not before.

Dan

 

[Kathryn Klos]

Hello again, Brad--

Sometimes taking a picture of the serial number with a digital camera will help to bring things out that the eye doesn't see "in person"... and sometimes posting that picture here can help-- many eyes may come up with a consensus!

By the way, welcome!

Kathy

 

[Brad Black]

update on 16 48 663

All,
I finally have pictures of the canoe I asked about last week. I hope this helps.

 

[Brad Black]

16 48 663

I should aslo add that there are holes and bolts in the bow and stern that appear to be for a seat, but there are only two holes (one on each side). There are already three thwarts, but I do not know how a seat could be seat up that way.

Thx, brad

 

[Dan Miller]

Looks like you may have a White Canoe Company canoe - the serial number format and wrap-around stem brass are the clues. These were often set up with thwarts only (no seats), often typically for the Scouts.

 

[Brad Black]

White Canoe Company

Very interesting! Thanks for the insight. I will look into the company.

 

[Brad Black]

White Canoe Company

Any info on this company and their boats? My canoe is 16'. My next step is research on restoring the canoe. I appreciate any suggestions.