Needs some assistance with identifying a wood and canvas canoe. The canoe has been in storage in our boathouse since at least 1945 when the previous owners vacated the property) They built the boathouse in 1895. The canoe is of wood and canvas construction. The deck style and diamond bolts on the seats tell me this might be an Old Town. The length is between 15 and 16 feet (sorry no tape measure handy when I wrote this). There are no discernable serial numbers on the stems. When comparing the canoe to my OTCA, there are some major differences in construction. The ribs are noticeably tapered at each end. The planking is much wider, and there are cleats on the floor between each rib. There is also only one thwart. I have attached a number of photos to illustrate what I've observed. I would appreciate any insights on what this canoe might be.
Thanks,
Rick Bartow
Raquette Lake, NY
Thanks,
Rick Bartow
Raquette Lake, NY