Did OT make a 15 ft Tripper ?

[darmstro]

Did Old Town make a 15 ft Tripper ?
Found one for sale that says 15 ft
with serial # XTC10297B898
but photo looks like it's usual 17 ft 2.
Thx

 

[Benson Gray]

The hull identification number indicates that the canoe was made in February, 1998 for the 1998 model year. The 1998 catalog at the link below has more details. It shows a Cascade model that was 14 feet, ten inches long and has the same 15 inch depth as the Tripper model. There is also a 15 foot long Trapper model in wood. The scanned records stop around 1984 so no additional information about this canoe is available. Good luck,

Benson

Old Town : Canoes, Kayaks & Accessories : 1999 Catalog | Adirondack Experience

 

[Chiquita_Tripper_1978]

If it says tripper on the side of the boat its definitely 17' unless its a tripper XL.

OT made the Camper 15 and the Pathfinder, which look similar in hull design to the Tripper.

 

[Todd Bradshaw]

They did make a "Mini Tripper" model which Benson mentioned at 14'10" which was shaped like the regular Tripper with a bit more rocker and deeper sides than the camper and others in that general size range. At one point we set one up with a midship foam block saddle, knee straps and bow and stern float bags as a solo whitewater canoe, which worked quite well. This page is from a 1975 catalog.