The canoe you inquire about was shipped to Elkhart Lake in Wisconsin as a 16' Otca model. It was ordered with a keel and the original color was Red.
Sturt, if you are not already a member of the WCHA please consider joining to help support the services of this organization which came about by grants and volunteer effort. You will also find expert advise from the experts if your canoe needs restoration or repair.
Ric,
thanks for the info. Yes, I'm already a member, enjoying the discussion forum, the bookstore, and looking forward to turning my first project canoe into a finished classic.