Rod DeFilippis
Curious about Wooden Canoes
Hi, Trying to get some history on this 16' Old Town with sponsons, s/n 144276. Thanks for any help, Rod
Info on Old Town s/n 144276
- Thread starter Rod DeFilippis
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Ric Altfather
WCHA #4035
Ot 144276
Rod,
The canoe you inquire about was shipped on May 9, 1946 to the "Canopache" lodge in Wolfeboro, NH. It was built as a 16' HW model in CS (common sense) grade with spruce gunwales and ash seats, thwarts and decks. It also had a keel and sponson's included. The original color was fire red and bore the lodge name "Canopache". Build record attached.
If not already a member, please consider joining the WCHA to help sponsor this service along with many others. Considerable volunteer hours and grants established this fine web site. Should this canoe require repair or restoration, you will find the best advice possible.
Enjoy your canoe!
Ric
Rod,
The canoe you inquire about was shipped on May 9, 1946 to the "Canopache" lodge in Wolfeboro, NH. It was built as a 16' HW model in CS (common sense) grade with spruce gunwales and ash seats, thwarts and decks. It also had a keel and sponson's included. The original color was fire red and bore the lodge name "Canopache". Build record attached.
If not already a member, please consider joining the WCHA to help sponsor this service along with many others. Considerable volunteer hours and grants established this fine web site. Should this canoe require repair or restoration, you will find the best advice possible.
Enjoy your canoe!
Ric
