Kathryn Klos
squirrel whisperer
Denis and I bought this canoe (via eBay) from Dave and Peg Davidson of PA.
It's 16 feet long and was originally canvas covered. It was built with the sort of finesse that indicates the builder had woodworking skill... the mahogany decks are undercut, ribs (which are laminated using copper nails) fit into pockets, planking is inlet into rabbets on stems, and position of grommets on underside suggests canoe may have had bilge keels.
I've posted more pictures at http://www.care2.com/c2c/photos/view/178/353414815/Unidentified_Floating_Object/
Denis may add more construction details after seeing what I've done here...
Any suggestions as to what it is or what the seats may have looked like, etc. are appreciated.
Kathy
It's 16 feet long and was originally canvas covered. It was built with the sort of finesse that indicates the builder had woodworking skill... the mahogany decks are undercut, ribs (which are laminated using copper nails) fit into pockets, planking is inlet into rabbets on stems, and position of grommets on underside suggests canoe may have had bilge keels.
I've posted more pictures at http://www.care2.com/c2c/photos/view/178/353414815/Unidentified_Floating_Object/
Denis may add more construction details after seeing what I've done here...
Any suggestions as to what it is or what the seats may have looked like, etc. are appreciated.
Kathy