Floor Rack - How to?

[Cable MT]

We have a 1936 Old Town OTCA (CS, 18-ft). I am curious about building and adding a floor rack to the canoe. Can someone offer specifications, including wood type, dimensions and fasteners?

thanks!

 

[Benson Gray]

The information at the link below describes one in a 16 foot long canoe. Good luck,

Benson

Post in thread 'Nice Rack'

Apr 11, 2005

The following is a description of a floor rack from a 16 foot long, AA grade, Yankee built in 1936 that I just picked up (with many thanks to Fritz). The build record can be found at http://forums.wcha.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=217 if you want more details. This rack is 127 inches long and extends from stem to stem. It has five cross pieces at 7.5, 37.5, 63.5, 89.5, and 119 inches from the end. The widths of these cross pieces are 5, 11, 12, 11, and 5 inches respectively. Each cross piece appears to have been made out half ribs so they are beveled with the wide part on the...

• Benson Gray

 

[John Sand]

Welcome aboard Cable.

 

[Gil Cramer]

Lattice stock can still be found at some lumber yards. It usually comes in 1/3/8" widths. It works well for the long strips.