Identify Chestnut Canoe?

[jfrimeth]

I have just purchased a Chestnut.

Number looks like 79103 or maybe 70103.

Probably the first one.

Where do I find out when it was made, the model and where it was made?

Also, is there something to help clarify the number?

Thanks

 

[Dan Miller]

Unfortunately, we cannot learn anything from Chestnut serial numbers - no records are known to exist.

To get started, post the length, maximum beam and depth, whether it has 1-1/2" or 2-3/8" wide ribs, whether it has carry thwarts, and if the decal is still present, what city is printed on it. Also if the decks are heart-shaped or semi-circular.

If you can also post a photo or six, all that much the better.

Dan

 

[jfrimeth]

chestnut information

I don't have the canoe now, dropped it off to be fixed up. I will go from memory.


To get started, post the length: 16 ft

maximum beam and depth, - don't have now


whether it has 1-1/2" or 2-3/8" wide ribs: guessing 2-3/8"


whether it has carry thwarts: - 1 thwart only where the yolk would be

and if the decal is still present, what city is printed on it: Fredericton, NB Pat. 1905 - decal on Bow deck only

Also if the decks are heart-shaped or semi-circular: semi-circle

Hope this helps.

Thanks,

Jack

 

[Giiwedin]

If it helps, I purchased two custom Prospectors from Chestnut in the spring of 1965. Their serial numbers were 73710 and 73711.