Trying To Get Informaton Of My Canoe

[Robert McMillan]

I believe my canoe is a Peterborough Prospector, 18 feet Cedar Strip. The numbers stamped into the boat are: 1492, and 1114. Can anyone verify or give me any Information on this Canoe? Any and all responses are welcome.
Thank you,
Robert

 

[Dan Lindberg]

Go back and check your 1st number,

my data shows that 1492 is for the 16' Champlain - low end, offered from 1942 to 1962 .
1442 is listed for the 18' Peterborough Cruiser model Mohawk, it's listed as being 18' x 37" x 13"

 

[Robert McMillan]

Dan, thank you for getting back to me. The # is definitely 1492. So I measured it, and it is only 16' 5". Therefore must be the Champlain. Do the numbers 1114 mean anything?

Thanks again
Robert

 

[Dan Lindberg]

My understanding is that the last 4 digits are some kind of numerical counting of canoe, not sure if it's total from the factory or for a given model or ???
FWIW, I also have a Champlain low end waiting for attention. I did test paddle it and it paddled great.

Dan

 

[Robert McMillan]

I did look at some pictures on the internet, the 16 foot Champlain 1492 does not have the same geometry as my canoe, (bow and stern rise much more). I know this canoe has been rebuilt. I thinking maybe, the guy might have borrowed parts from other boats (such as the spine). The mystery goes on, I may never know its history. I will keep investigating. I may have to call it a "Karlsbourgh" (Karl was the guy who rebuilt it)….LOL

Thanks again
Robert

 

[Dan Lindberg]

FWIW, the Champlain High End is model # 1434, maybe you were seeing the high end?

 

[Robert McMillan]

Yes, bow and stern taper up; unlike mine. I will send pictures when I get a chance.