Chestnut #13419
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There are no known detailed serial number records for Chestnut like there are for some other builders. The dimensions and other information at the link below may help identify it. Good luck,
Benson
woodencanoemuseum.org
Benson
Chestnut Canoe Company | Wooden Canoe Museum
Gary
Canoe Grampa
Good morning Mike, nice canoe and looks to be in fairly good condition, ready for the water. There are others here more knowledgeable than I but I do own 3 Chestnut canoes, a Chum I've restored for myself, and both a Pal and prospector model needing full restorations.
Yours look like one of the pleasure models, perhaps 70's era, maybe a Playmate? Either way you'll enjoy paddling it they are great canoes!
Welcome to the group, you'll get much more info following as others chime in.
Gary
Yours look like one of the pleasure models, perhaps 70's era, maybe a Playmate? Either way you'll enjoy paddling it they are great canoes!
Welcome to the group, you'll get much more info following as others chime in.
Gary
Murat V
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Like Benson mentioned, serial numbers on Chestnuts cannot be used to determine age, but there is a clue using the decal on the deck. The square backed transparent vinyl and the text layout point to the transition period in the 1970s when Chestnut switched to using these cheaper labels. Also note that that decal has only two lines of black text on the lower part. This logo change happened circa 1972/1973 and first appears in their circa 1973 catalogue.
Before this era, Chestnut's logo had 3 lines of black text in this area. Here's an example for comparison:
Here's a link to the c1973 catalogue online:
https://woodencanoemuseum.org/manufacturer-catalog/chestnut-canoe-company-1973
Scroll to the 2nd last page of the catalogue to the model chart. Your 14'10" with those rib dimensions likely point to a CHUM
Before this era, Chestnut's logo had 3 lines of black text in this area. Here's an example for comparison:
Here's a link to the c1973 catalogue online:
https://woodencanoemuseum.org/manufacturer-catalog/chestnut-canoe-company-1973
Scroll to the 2nd last page of the catalogue to the model chart. Your 14'10" with those rib dimensions likely point to a CHUM
Thanks Gary, happy to find a place with passionate enthusiasts. This one need a new canvas but otherwise in good shape.
Worth Gretter
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Mike, let me add my two cents. If you have the canvas off, that is the time for any other work you might want to do! Especially if it involves stripper that may need to be rinse off.
