Peterborough Serial numbers

[Paul Nelson]

I just joined, and saw a post that there is an electronic collection of Peterborough catalogues. Can someone tell me where on the site I might find it? I am rebuilding a 1955 Fisherman (model 144 in my 1940s catalogue). The stern knee has the number 184. Thought maybe the numbers changed over time, or maybe there were different grades of construction with different numbers. Maybe finding a 1954-5 catalogue would help? Any help would be appreciated.

 

[Benson Gray]

Welcome, the Peterborough catalogs are available from http://www.wcha.org/store/canadian-wood-canoe-and-boat-company-catalog-collection which includes a full set from 1950 to 1958. The 1955 catalog indicates that the Fisherman was model number 1846 at that time as shown below. Let me know if you have other questions or need anything else. Thanks,

Benson

 

[Paul Nelson]

Thanks Benson. Will buy the catalogues !