David Satter
Wooden Canoe Maniac
Is there certain canoe builders that only put a serial # on the bow stem only ? or is it random. i have a canoe with only bow stem number. Thanks, Dave
serial # question
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Kathryn Klos
squirrel whisperer
A serial number on one stem is probably more common than on both. If you go through the canoe-types listed in the KnowledgeBase, you may find something similar to what you have... or post the number here, along with other pictures of the canoe... someone may recognize it.
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David Satter
Wooden Canoe Maniac
Thanks Kathryn, I posted the number and photos on 8-7-13 under serial number search but got only a few responces # 18540 45 16
Kathryn Klos
squirrel whisperer
Oh yes-- I remember looking at your pictures, Dave, and not having anything to contribute. It's an interesting canoe. Unusual seat. Doesn't seem to have jogged anyone's memory though.
I know what you want to learn is the name of the builder, and so-far that's a mystery. Looking at the serial number, I would guess the canoe is 16 feet and was built in 1945... but this is only a guess. In 1945, it's unlikely cane would have been available because of the war. The seats, however, could have been replaced. With a serial number that high, you'd think there'd be a lot of canoes by this builder "out there", and that it would be recognized... but it's paddling-season and maybe when the weather gets chilly, more folks will be reading the forums and someone will recognize this canoe.
I know what you want to learn is the name of the builder, and so-far that's a mystery. Looking at the serial number, I would guess the canoe is 16 feet and was built in 1945... but this is only a guess. In 1945, it's unlikely cane would have been available because of the war. The seats, however, could have been replaced. With a serial number that high, you'd think there'd be a lot of canoes by this builder "out there", and that it would be recognized... but it's paddling-season and maybe when the weather gets chilly, more folks will be reading the forums and someone will recognize this canoe.
