I just joined with the hope of eventually listing my canoe for sale in the classified section. I know nothing about wood canoes and, therefore, I apologize for my ignorance and for possibly posting this to the wrong forum area.
I acquired the canoe when I purchased my home. The canoe was hanging in the garage for years according to the previous owner's family. I have never used the canoe myself.
I found out today from Old Town Company records that my 16 foot canoe was completed March 3, 1923, s grade CS, model HW. I sent them the serial number of the canoe, 76966, and they emailed me a copy of the record slip. W.C. is listed for planking. Gunwales are Aspen Spruce. Decks are Birch.
On July 1 1958, the following were purchased by the owner and shipped by Old Town to the address where I now live: sail, mast, boom, leeboards, crossbar, rudder, and keel. I have these parts and their original shipping cartons with labels that list the date of order and date shipped.
One of the 2 cane seats has a circular space to receive the mast.
I am moving to a tiny apartment and must sell this canoe and sailing items. I did look at the classified section, but I don't know what I might ask for my canoe. I would appreciate it, if anyone could advise me on the value. A range perhaps. Again, I apologize if asking about advice on prices here is wrong but I figure I need advice from this in the know before I can list with intelligence and price under or over a fair listing.
If I need to post this somewhere else on the site, please let me know
Thank you very much.
Rich
I acquired the canoe when I purchased my home. The canoe was hanging in the garage for years according to the previous owner's family. I have never used the canoe myself.
I found out today from Old Town Company records that my 16 foot canoe was completed March 3, 1923, s grade CS, model HW. I sent them the serial number of the canoe, 76966, and they emailed me a copy of the record slip. W.C. is listed for planking. Gunwales are Aspen Spruce. Decks are Birch.
On July 1 1958, the following were purchased by the owner and shipped by Old Town to the address where I now live: sail, mast, boom, leeboards, crossbar, rudder, and keel. I have these parts and their original shipping cartons with labels that list the date of order and date shipped.
One of the 2 cane seats has a circular space to receive the mast.
I am moving to a tiny apartment and must sell this canoe and sailing items. I did look at the classified section, but I don't know what I might ask for my canoe. I would appreciate it, if anyone could advise me on the value. A range perhaps. Again, I apologize if asking about advice on prices here is wrong but I figure I need advice from this in the know before I can list with intelligence and price under or over a fair listing.
If I need to post this somewhere else on the site, please let me know
Thank you very much.
Rich