Old Town Canoe

[David E. Ingling]

Need help with old town canoe #104471 16
Who originally purchased it and what accessories
was it equipt with from the factory?

 

[MikeCav]

David,

The Canoe with that number is a 16' 1930 Old Town HW in AA grade with mahogany open rails. It came with Floor Racks and Sponsons and was painted Dark Green. It was delivered in May 1930 to Klinger Lake (near Sturgis) Michigan. A scan of the build record is attached.

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It is also possible that you could have another number or manufacturer if this description doesn't match your canoe. Feel free to reply here if you have any other questions.

 

[David E. Ingling]

Thanks Mike, I appreciate your response. The canoe, #104471 16, has the complete sailing package: lee boards, rudder, mast and supports, as well as a rowing package with oar locks on the sponsons and an ajustable seat with seat back and foot supports. I guess my question is, is this factory supplied, as it wasn't listed on the build sheet, or was someone making these add-ons?
A lot of work was put into these add-ons as they look factory.

 

[MikeCav]

They don't show on the build record and the back of the record was not scanned, indicating that there was nothing there (or the scanner missed it) Mayn ot the OT aftermarket items had a decal - look for reminants or a shadow. Post some pictures of the boat and accessories, maybe someone here would like to venture a guess. There are quite a few people with collections that include sailing rigs - they might be helpful.

Sounds like you have a nice boat.