Ebay Canoe - interesting

[Paul Fopeano]

There is a newer listing on Ebay for an "antique canoe 15" out on the Cape that is showing a very interesting wreck. I have never seen those seat frame details before on a production canoe. I think that it has been glassed over so it is possible that what you can see of the gunwales is not original. Does anyone have any thoughts about this one? I think that it is a backyard special - but looking at the tapered ribs and what appears to be a pretty good plankin' job the builder knew what he/she was doing.

Any thoughts?

Paul

Onlyone Maine Made Wooden Canoe Works

 

[Mark Adams]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Can...005674?hash=item236c127a6a:g:CBMAAOSwepJXZ80X

interesting!

 

[Paul Miller]

Unusual collection of characteristics.

tapered ribs except for the cant ribs. Thin inwale like on some small boats and all wood canoes. Thwart support just like a Canadian all wood. Seat frames are different, but method of supports very Canadian and small boat.

I did notice a large number of tacks at the bow or stern which could mean to plank joints on the same rib, usually not done by a pro.

This could be a home build by a builder employee, or a canoe from a boat builder.

Just a few thoughts,

Paul