I am new to WCHA. I built a woodstrip in 2002, and now have opportunity to buy vintage Old Town #131479. It appears to be 18 ft. Guide Special. would like copy of original factory spec sheet. Tom
The canoe with serial # 131479 was a 18' Guide canoe in GS (Guides Special) grade. It had open spruce gunwales, ash seats, decks and thwarts and a keel. It was painted Guides Special Green. It was shipped in April, 1941 to Detroit, MI.
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It is also possible that you could have another number or manufacturer if this description doesn't match your canoe. Feel free to reply here if you have any other questions.