Max Smiley
Curious about Wooden Canoes
Hi, great forum and site! I came across a craigslist ad for a "Coleman" canoe, but saw right away this is an Old Town and scooped it up right quick as it was in decent shape. Further research and I can tell it is a Carleton, and would love more specifics as I want to do a bit of restoration. The only numbers I could make out (registration plate from starboard stern has been removed/lost) are from starboard bow and read " I 94527". Not sure if that is truly a leading "I" , as there is a space between that and the first number, which may also be an "8", can't really tell.
Took her out already on a lake and rides really nice. Thwart was rotten so I removed and will replace. Gunwales and decks have a couple cracks and wondering how to properly fix? Also missing the floor, which is a bummer, and wonder how to replace or find a match? Love that end grain bamboo look!
Thanks in advance!
Took her out already on a lake and rides really nice. Thwart was rotten so I removed and will replace. Gunwales and decks have a couple cracks and wondering how to properly fix? Also missing the floor, which is a bummer, and wonder how to replace or find a match? Love that end grain bamboo look!
Thanks in advance!