identification please

[samb]

Can anyone identify this please.
Thanks
Sam

 

[Murat V]

Looks like a Northland from Huntsville Ontario. Wood fibreglass constructed by Albert Maw. His Huntsville shop burned down in mid-90s

 

[samb]

Thanks Murat

Sam

 

[Murat V]

More info info about Northland on this thread on the Canoetripping.net forums...

What have I Got Here?

I would like to pick the brains of those in this forum and see if you know who may have made this canoe. This is my first wood canoe since I started paddling over four decades ago, so my knowledge is limited in this area. I hope to learn more about wood and canvas as I progress. I just pick up...

www.canoetripping.net

Is there a 4 digit serial number on the stem?

Also there's a photo of intact decal at the following thread: https://forums.wcha.org/threads/northland-canoe-nameplate.18032/

 

[samb]

Is there a 4 digit serial number on the stem?

I couldn't say. It's just an ad that I've enquired about and waiting to hear

Sam

 

[Murat V]

The info I tracked cited that Maw worked for the company when it operated under a different name, eventually purchased the business and changed it Northland circa 1967. He also used a numbering system for serials where the last two digits indicated the year of production. Might help clarify the date range if the seller can provide the number.

 

[Benson Gray]

The original tag probably looked like the one below.

Benson

 

[samb]

Thanks Murat and Benson.

I'll let you know what happens. Maybe I'll have to sell a canoe in order to fit this one in or maybe just buy to sell.

Sam

 

[Alex Guthro]

Albert's current shop is at
67 Maws Hill Rd
Novar, Ontario P0A 1R0
Ph. 1 705-789-2481

 

[samb]

Thanks Alex.
I have agreed a price just now and will pick it up tomorrow if all goes well
Sam

 

[Alex Guthro]

Also have a look at this video by Brad Fischer on his Northland restoration.

 

[Rob Stevens]

I once owned a wideboard canoe built by Albert's father, Robert. It was only one of two known, the other being in the Canadian Canoe Museum.

 

[samb]

Picture in new thread Northland Canoe. More will be posted at some time.

Albert's current shop is at
67 Maws Hill Rd
Novar, Ontario P0A 1R0
Ph. 1 705-789-2481

Alex - do you know if Albert does email?
Thanks
Sam

 

[Alex Guthro]

As far as I know he does not. The only way to reach him is either go to a shop or call. I know it's taken several calls to get a hold of him.