is this a Chestnut?

[Wridsdale]

Just bought this canoe and I'm not sure of it's maker. I can't find a 16' ,31' beam Chestnut canoe that also has a 13.5" depth. The ribs are 2" with a 1" space, it has slot screws in the gunwales. and no identification markings, any ideas?

 

[WoodNCanvas]

Could be a Chestnut Kruger (Cruiser) which was 16 x 33 x 13¼ (1967)....or close ribbed Boone (Guide Special)....both built on same form....although 31" beam is less than listed on http://dragonflycanoe.com/wood-canoe-identification-guide/chestnut-canoe-company/....perhaps this canoe was pulled in a bit and built slightly deeper....

 

[Wridsdale]

Thanks for your help.I'm thinking the guide special ,it has quite wide and closely spaced ribs

 

[Dan Miller]

Chestnuts typically have about an inch of tumblehome, which would put you at close to 33" beam as your ruler is located... Chestnut catalog specifications should be considered as guidelines more than rules - they are known to be inaccurate in many cases. For the depth, it could have increased as a result of pulling in the rails, as Mike suggests above, or the bottom may have rounded out over time, which sometimes happens.

 

[Wridsdale]

Thanks for your reply.The canoe depth is quite a bit deeper than in Chestnuts spec. list.