The subject wood/canvas canoe has been in my neighbor's garage for 50 years, ignored for all that time. My neighbor states that the boat was purchased by his Grandfather sometime in the 1930's from an "old man" in upstate New York, possibly the Adirondack region. Best guess is that it dates to around 1900, give or take maybe 10 years or so.
The boat measures 15' 3" and is 33 1/4" outside to outside at mid-ships. There are 3 thwarts, 44 ribs, and a keel fastened every third rib.
Some notable construction details shown in the attached pictures:
Stems are splayed or tapered and square cut.
The forward stem has a rectangular brass plate with 4 brads and the number 9749 stamped on it.
Both fore and aft decks are quite short and clearly "heart" shaped.
The seats are rawhide and do not look to be original, but can't be sure.
The craft is overall in decent shape. There is no evidence of rot, and the canvas is intact. There are 6 cracked ribs but no misalignment. The port outwale has been repaired near the bow, and the starboard outwale has been completely replaced. Any help with an ID would be appreciated. Thanks.
The boat measures 15' 3" and is 33 1/4" outside to outside at mid-ships. There are 3 thwarts, 44 ribs, and a keel fastened every third rib.
Some notable construction details shown in the attached pictures:
Stems are splayed or tapered and square cut.
The forward stem has a rectangular brass plate with 4 brads and the number 9749 stamped on it.
Both fore and aft decks are quite short and clearly "heart" shaped.
The seats are rawhide and do not look to be original, but can't be sure.
The craft is overall in decent shape. There is no evidence of rot, and the canvas is intact. There are 6 cracked ribs but no misalignment. The port outwale has been repaired near the bow, and the starboard outwale has been completely replaced. Any help with an ID would be appreciated. Thanks.