Hello:
Yesterday we were given my wife's grandfather's canvas over wood canoe. He used it on Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire and for camp fishing on Rangely Lake in Maine before he passed away over 40 years ago. The boat has been used very little since then and primarily stored indoors. It's in pretty good condition, as far as I can tell, although the paint is cracked and peeling off in a few places. The serial number stamped into the stern stem is 2242 16.
We suspect it is an Old Town, but are not certain. I've read that the use of diamond head bolts to attach thwarts can sometimes indicate that a canoe is an Old Town and this one has them. The canoe has two rowing stations and came equipped with five oars, (one lightly damaged and apparently replaced). Two of the oars have Old Town decals on them. The canoe also came with a complete set-up for sailing, (lee boards, rudder, mast, boom and sail), as well as removable floor boards and a backrest for the stern seat.
Any help someone might be able to provide us regarding confirmation of manufacturer, build date, etc. will be gratefully appreciated.
Thank you!
Jerry
Yesterday we were given my wife's grandfather's canvas over wood canoe. He used it on Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire and for camp fishing on Rangely Lake in Maine before he passed away over 40 years ago. The boat has been used very little since then and primarily stored indoors. It's in pretty good condition, as far as I can tell, although the paint is cracked and peeling off in a few places. The serial number stamped into the stern stem is 2242 16.
We suspect it is an Old Town, but are not certain. I've read that the use of diamond head bolts to attach thwarts can sometimes indicate that a canoe is an Old Town and this one has them. The canoe has two rowing stations and came equipped with five oars, (one lightly damaged and apparently replaced). Two of the oars have Old Town decals on them. The canoe also came with a complete set-up for sailing, (lee boards, rudder, mast, boom and sail), as well as removable floor boards and a backrest for the stern seat.
Any help someone might be able to provide us regarding confirmation of manufacturer, build date, etc. will be gratefully appreciated.
Thank you!
Jerry