Identification help (ufo)

[floydvoid]

I grabbed a canoe that was destined for the dump. It’s 16’ the ends have a bit of torpedo to them. The deck is skinny and heart shape with some radius to them.
It’s hard to tell if the gunwales are capped as it has had some repair work and fiberglass added.

The inner stem widens way out and does not extend far into the canoe.

I know I’ve seen boats like this but can’t remember what builder.

Maybe Kennebec?

Ideas?

 

[samb]

Rushton? Deck is certainly similar but the profile looks different.
Sam

 

[Benson Gray]

My guess is a Morris. Is there any sign of a serial number tag on the stem, inside rail near the bow, or bow seat frame edge? See the link below for some examples.

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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[Dan Miller]

Yep, a Morris. Nice rescue.

 

[Michael Grace]

Yes, you've got a Morris. Decks, stems, etc. are typical. Looks like the original rivets are still there, pushed up into the inside. Morris riveted on the stem bands. This canoe has led a rough life, but the hull looks to be in reasonable shape. Not sure but it looks like the exterior may be fiberglassed - bummer if so, but reversible.