Chestnut Canoe

[Susanne Ke]

17'3" long and 36" wide

From the shape of the deck plate it was identified as possibly a Chestnut

How can I get more definite information on this canoe?

Thank you,
Susanne

 

[Benson Gray]

The dimensions listed at https://woodencanoemuseum.org/index.php/builder-history/chestnut-canoe-company may help you identify the model. Good luck,

Benson

 

[Gary]

Hi Susanne, there are a number of members here who can help you know if your canoe is in fact a Chestnut and what model? Benson has directed you to a great site but pictures of your canoe would help us.
Pictures of the deck, seats, ribs, along with the canoe's profile from the side and and end would be great.
Hope this helps?
Gary

 

[Todd F]

Susanne, sounds like you have quite the quiver! Like Gary said, pics are always appreciated. Looks like an interesting group of boats, congrats!

 

[Susanne Ke]

Thank you for the reply! I am pretty excited about these 3 boats. My brother passed October 2025 and I am slowly getting around to going thru his things. He certainly had an eye for the best and he was a fabulous woodworker/boatbuilder. I think he meant to restore them but didn't get to it in time. He did revive a fleet of Canadian dingy cat boats on where our family has a cabin in Ontario. Now there are 8-10 in the annual Cup Race . I will post pictures - took more today. thanks again.