Old Town Sailing Rig??

[Dave Osborn]

Hi Experts!
I just purchased a 1934 Old Town Guides Special. The build record has a mast step and seat listed as options on it. I was wondering if anybody can identify the rest of the rigging,....lee boards and outriggers as Old Town brand, aftermarket, or home made.
What do ya think??
Dave

 

[Mike Heines]

Ama?

It looks like an ama for a polynesian canoe. I would guess that it's a homebuilt, but at that a very good home built. The lee boards look like they were made by Old Town.

Mike H.

 

[Dan Miller]

Clearly, your canoe was previously owned by a creative individual... None of it, including the leeboard, is original OT equipment.

Give it a try and let us know how it sails!

 

[Jim et al]

So, did you get a chance to sail this rig yet? I am very interested in how the outrigger performed. Post more pictures if you can.

Jim