Hello from Seattle…and need your expertise.

[seandersen98]

Hi, First time poster here. I inherited my parents canoe and I remember hearing how how my dad had lovingly worked on it when I was a child. I can’t find any maker markings, nor do I know enough about canoes to know how old it is. It appears to be wood and canvas, though even that I am not entirely sure of. It has not seen water in probably two + decades.

Also trying to get a sense of it rare or valuable (to anyone else besides me)!

 

[Benson Gray]

Welcome, this canoe appears to have had some significant repairs so it is difficult to know what it looked like originally. Are there any signs of numbers on the inside stems? See the first link below if you aren't sure where to look or if the numbers are hard to read. The second link below may help with the value question. It does not appear to be particularly rare or valuable although the sentimental value as a family canoe may be huge. Good luck,

Benson

How do I find a serial number on an old wooden canoe or boat?

Many old wooden canoes and boats have a serial number on both inside stems and a decal or tag with the manufacturer's logo on the bow deck. The number is usually stamped on the top of the lower part of the stems. The inside stems are the long curved pieces of wood that form the ends of the...

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How much is my old wooden canoe worth?

How much is my old canoe worth? One of the most common questions that gets sent to the WCHA webmasters is "how much is my old canoe worth?" Tim Hewitt's responses over the years have included the following comments: Any wooden or wood/canvas canoe in usable condition is worth $1000 - $1500. A...

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[John Sand]

Welcome aboard!

 

[seandersen98]

Thank you! No numbers seen!

 

[John Sand]

Mine doesn't have any numbers either.