What Is This 14ft Cedar Flat Stern Canoe from the 1930's?

roadmann

Curious about Wooden Canoes
Anyone want to take a stab at this canoe from southern Ontario, Canada? Three generations have used it, but origin is unknown. No serial number on the stem. Outside has been, unfortunately, glassed over.
In fair/ok condition.
Info appreciated.
More pics available.
Rough measurements:
Tip-Transom: 14'4''
Keel: 1 1/4''
Bottom Plank Width at center of floor: 3 3/4''
Rib Width at Bottom-Center: 1 3/4''
Spacing Between Ribs: 1 7/8'' (not consistent up at bow)
Deck: (appears to have an add-on on top of the original)
Original Deck Thickness: 3/4''
Deck Width: 6'' at the widest
Deck Length: 9 1/2'' from point to base
 

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No way to tell what it was without an up close look, but it's a double ended canoe that's had one ens whacked off and the sheer messed with when new rails likely went on. Looks like a Northland somewhat with that deck and circular marks on the ribs from a sanding disc. they were often glassed from new.
 
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