Old Town Square Stern Sponson
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There are some pictures at http://forums.wcha.org/showthread.php?4586 and http://forums.wcha.org/showthread.php?3054-Free-Canoe&p=14701#post14701 that may help. The one at http://forums.wcha.org/showthread.php?6668 is not confirmed as an Old Town but it looks like one. You may also want to get a copy of the Old Town Canoe Company Catalog Collection CD from http://store.wcha.org/The-Complete-Old-Town-Canoe-Company-Catalog-Collection-CD-ROM.html which also has many period images of these. Is there a particular stern detail that you aren't sure about?
Benson
Benson
Thanks Benson:
I am replacing the transom and both sides at the top have rotton wood. I want to see how the gunwales blend into the transom. As I recall, the transom is notched for the inner gunwale and screwed in place. I have completed the rest of the transom with Ash that is 1.1 inches thick and have duplicated the original grooves and angles that attach to ribs and planking.
I am replacing the transom and both sides at the top have rotton wood. I want to see how the gunwales blend into the transom. As I recall, the transom is notched for the inner gunwale and screwed in place. I have completed the rest of the transom with Ash that is 1.1 inches thick and have duplicated the original grooves and angles that attach to ribs and planking.
The image at http://forums.wcha.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=7796&d=1212162747 indicates a small notch for the inside rails that doesn't go all of the way through the transom. Others may be able to offer more details. Good luck with the restoration,
Benson
Benson
