Old Town Otca
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patrick corry
solo canoeist
The rag is a funny little artifact. Can't imagine that someone in the factory didn't feel it in there while canvassing....
Michael Grace
Lifetime Member
I'm thinking the cloth is part of a repair after the canvas got torn at some point.
So what is the rest of the notation on the hull after what looks like "Completers"? Perhaps this was written on one hull in a stack of partially completed canoes that the factory intended to be next up for completion. This looks like maybe an early Old Town, perhaps from the teens or earlier? (un-tapered ribs and thinner, lighter thwarts with the early profile)
So what is the rest of the notation on the hull after what looks like "Completers"? Perhaps this was written on one hull in a stack of partially completed canoes that the factory intended to be next up for completion. This looks like maybe an early Old Town, perhaps from the teens or earlier? (un-tapered ribs and thinner, lighter thwarts with the early profile)
crichmond42
Curious about Wooden Canoes
Michael Grace
Lifetime Member
I am away from my build records, but it looks like this is a AA-grade Otca, and one of these from the teens should be stunning after restoration. And it looks like it had a nice design, maybe #26. Hope you'll post progress reports here.
The build record is attached below although the color line seems to be blank. I agree with Michael that it could be the design number 26 as shown at https://www.wcha.org/catalogs/old-town/designs/design26.gif or something similar.
Benson
Benson
crichmond42
Curious about Wooden Canoes
So that does look like the paint on the canvas, thank you. I am fortunate that this canoe needs no frame replacement. Unfortunately the bow is not attached so that will be first in the list. Both inner and outer gunwales are in good shape. Short scarfs needed for outer. Couple of questions:
What type of wood should I use for inner stem on bow?
There are bolts with wing nuts midship, are these for an optional third thwart? Bolts seem to be same vintage of those used for seats and thwarts.
Who canes these original seats? I wanted to try and keep them.
What type of wood should I use for inner stem on bow?
There are bolts with wing nuts midship, are these for an optional third thwart? Bolts seem to be same vintage of those used for seats and thwarts.
Who canes these original seats? I wanted to try and keep them.
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The inside stems would have been ash as described at https://www.wcha.org/catalogs/old-town/specific.gif from a 1920 catalog. The center thwarts were commonly mounted with wing nuts so they could easily be removed for courting. The thwarts often got lost. Many of the local canoe restorers will cane seats. The specialist listed below may be a good option. Good luck,
Benson
www.woodencanoe.org
Benson
Maine Caning and Seat Weaving Services
Custom hand caning and weaving of canoe seats in the pattern and size of the natural strand cane of your choice, including the seven-step traditional octagonal; five-step diamond, six-step diamond; various types of pressed cane; or your own unique pattern. If you have an old favorite canoe with...
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