Late 60s/early 70s old town trapper SN# 182432

[BrockMontana]

Got this canoe from my grandma who bought it for my grandpa some time in the late 60s or early 70s. She can’t remember what year she bought it for him. It seems to be in great shape and looks like it will float. I’m looking for any information I can get on this old boat. Thanks!

 

[Benson Gray]

Welcome and congratulations, the Old Town with serial number 182432 is a 15 foot long Trapper model with a keel. It was built between January and April, 1969. The original fiberglass exterior was clear to show the natural wood. It shipped on May 13th, 1969 to Jackson, Michigan. A scan showing this build record can be found below.

This scan and several hundred thousand others were created with substantial grants from the Wooden Canoe Heritage Association (WCHA) and others. A description of the project to preserve these records is available at http://www.wcha.org/catalogs/old-town/records/ if you want more details. I hope that you will join or renew your membership to the WCHA so that services like this can continue. See https://www.woodencanoe.org/about to learn more about the WCHA and https://www.woodencanoe.org/shop to donate or join.

It is possible that you could have another number or manufacturer if this description doesn't match your canoe. Canoes with a family connection are always extra special. Feel free to reply here if you have any other questions. Happy paddling,

Benson

 

[BrockMontana]

Thank you so much for this info. I happily donated and will continue to use your website as I learn more about and use my boat. Cheers