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[Jimh19]

We have an Old Town canoe that has been in the family for more than 60 years. It’s been in indoor storage, climate controlled for 50 of those years.
I would to get information on its history.
Where is the best place to research and what information should I have up front.
Thanks FA or any assistance.

 

[Benson Gray]

Where is the best place to research and what information should I have up front.

Welcome and congratulations, the serial number is usually the most useful information to have up front. The information at the link below may help you find this if you aren't sure where to look. Pictures of the serial numbers from both ends, the bow deck, and the interior can also help. Good luck,

Benson

Thread 'How do I find a serial number on an old wooden canoe or boat?'

Oct 2, 2005

Many old wooden canoes and boats have a serial number on both inside stems and a decal or tag with the manufacturer's logo on the bow deck. The number is usually stamped on the top of the lower part of the stems. The inside stems are the long curved pieces of wood that form the ends of the canoe. You want to look on the part that extends out from under the decks on the bottom of the floor inside the hull. The serial numbers are stamped in each end of the canoe so check both if a single digit is not clear. These numbers in the stern of boats are occasionally on the edge of the center...

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[Jimh19]

Thanks for the great info, Benson. Once I have the serial number and some photos, where is the best place to start my research?

 

[Benson Gray]

where is the best place to start my research?

The serial number section at the link below is the usual place to post a request like that. You could also post it as a reply to this message. These forums are very small so it isn't likely to get missed where ever it is posted.

Benson