I came across what I believe to be a 17' Old Town canoe. It had been sitting on farmland in Wisconsin.
I took it to Ralph Friese here in Chicago. He believes it may be OT but is concerned that someone cut down the ends and installed new decks.
I would like to find out as much as I can: different types of woods used, color scheme, original lines, why it may have been cut down, if so should I restore it to original lines.
I would like to do a faithful restore but am waiting to find out more before I lay my hands on it. Till then it rests in my garage.
I took it to Ralph Friese here in Chicago. He believes it may be OT but is concerned that someone cut down the ends and installed new decks.
I would like to find out as much as I can: different types of woods used, color scheme, original lines, why it may have been cut down, if so should I restore it to original lines.
I would like to do a faithful restore but am waiting to find out more before I lay my hands on it. Till then it rests in my garage.
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