ot # 133428

[Wetweasel]

Well I've gotten the Stelmok/Thurlow book, and joined WCHA, so now I'm ready to start restoring this canoe. Any information on it would be appreciated.

 

[Ric Altfather]

Good Start!

Wetweasel,

Welcome and thanks for joining the WCHA...your journey begins.

OT 133428 was shipped on May 6, 1942 to Georgetown, D.C., as a 17' HW (heavy water) in CS (common sense) grade. It was built with western red cedar planking, spruce gunwales, ash seats, thwarts, decks and a keel. The original color was dark red, the build record is attached.

Enjoy your restoration experience and don't hesitate to seek help here...send pic's as you progress.

Ric Altfather

 

[Wetweasel]

Ric,
Thanks for the info and the welcome.I will definitely be asking advice as the project progresses.I've learned a lot already just going thru the forums.It's a pleasure having a site like this with friendly informed people so willing to lend help.