B bev200 Curious about Wooden Canoes Sep 21, 2007 #1 I have been reading though the site and seeing the word sponsons. What are they and where are they on a canoe?
I have been reading though the site and seeing the word sponsons. What are they and where are they on a canoe?
mark wismer WCHA Member Sep 21, 2007 #2 They were air chambers added to the outside at the outwales. Served as a flotation device making canoes less likely to tip
They were air chambers added to the outside at the outwales. Served as a flotation device making canoes less likely to tip
Benson Gray Canoe History Enthusiast Staff member Sep 21, 2007 #3 You can see some pictures of a canoe with sponsons at http://forums.wcha.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=3341&d=1190226766 and http://forums.wcha.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=1665&d=1151334414 if this helps. Benson
You can see some pictures of a canoe with sponsons at http://forums.wcha.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=3341&d=1190226766 and http://forums.wcha.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=1665&d=1151334414 if this helps. Benson