Need Info 16' Cedarwood

[Paddlebert]

I've had this for many years. Bought it on a whim because it's beautiful. Hung it in garage.

I'd like to find out what model it is if anybody can figure that out.

Serial is 162416C1998. I've read a lot of the archives here and haven't seen anybody have luck with a serial number, but that's it for what it's worth.

My rough measurements are 16 long, 15 and a half deep and 36 wide.

Anybody?

Forgot to take pic of the logo but I think the logo matches this one from another photo here.

 

[Benson Gray]

There are many here who know much more about Canadian canoes than me. The link below has an article from 1988 with some dimensions that may help you identify the model. Good luck and let us know if you find a better resource. Good luck,

Benson

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Thread 'canoe identification help'

Feb 21, 2022

Can anyone help me identify this canoe , other than the Cedarwood decal? We purchased this new in the mid 90's from an outfitter in Grayling, Mi. I haven't found any other identifiers but don't yet have access to the back side
Thanks
Eric

• eric priebe
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• Forum: Research and History

 

[Dan Lindberg]

Isn't Cedarwood the name of one of Chestnut's foreman (Carl Jones) who started a canoe business w/some of the Chestnut forms after Chestnut went under?

 

[Benson Gray]

Isn't Cedarwood the name of one of Chestnut's foreman who started a canoe business w/some of the Chestnut forms after Chestnut went under?

The article about Cedarwood in the link above says "Carl Jones of Fredericton worked twenty eight years at Chestnut Canoe and was plant superintendent when the Oromocto plant finally closed in April, 1979. His son, Steven, worked six years for Chestnut. In the fall of 1979, Carl purchased six (wooden and metal) canoe molds from Chestnut and soon afterward aсquired two more. With the backing of two silent partners, he began building wood canvas canoes to order in leased premises. That was in the spring of 1980."

Benson

 

[Paddlebert]

Thanks much.

Based on the measurements contained in that PDF I conclude that my canoe has to be a Prospector.

If anyone has any other possibilities please do chime in.

Interesting that they first tried to name the new company "Chestwood" and the defunct Chestnut company told them that was too close to the old name...........and that's where Cedarwood came from.

 

[MGC]

Your canoe is in extremely nice condition. Most of the Cedarwoods I have encountered have been in much worse condition. What is interesting (to me) is to see how rounded the hull on yours is. These canoes have a reputation for (as do some later Chestnuts) of being very tender under paddle. Here we can see why. Until now, I had thought the Cedarwoods (and later Chestnuts) had somehow relaxed over time causing that tender hull. But here we can see that a pristine boat that has obviously been well cared for displays that characteristic. Interesting. Thanks for sharing this.

 

[Paddlebert]

Your canoe is in extremely nice condition. Most of the Cedarwoods I have encountered have been in much worse condition. What is interesting (to me) is to see how rounded the hull on yours is. These canoes have a reputation for (as do some later Chestnuts) of being very tender under paddle. Here we can see why. Until now, I had thought the Cedarwoods (and later Chestnuts) had somehow relaxed over time causing that tender hull. But here we can see that a pristine boat that has obviously been well cared for displays that characteristic. Interesting. Thanks for sharing this.

According to the owner, its journey began in NY where it hit water in two lakes in the beautiful upstate canoe area and then came to MN where it was stored and then sold in that owner's auction when his health failed.

I was lucky enough to get it (about 20 years ago) and had other canoes so I just hung it up in the garage.

Now it's the only one left and, yes, it hardly shows any sign of use. I'm almost eighty so it just serves as a reminder of my life of canoe camping in the BWCA...........it is a beauty and well suited for that purpose.

 

[Paddlebert]

In my research I came across this:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/chestnut-canoe-restoring-1.6474186

Might be interesting to our historians.