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Thank you Benson very fast response. This history is way different from what I was total . It nice to have the real story. Tom

THOSE WERE THE DAYS: Life and work around the canoe factories in days yonder. The fact that so many vintage canoes exist today is a...

Thank you Benson very fast response. This history is way different from what I was total . It nice to have the real story. Tom

The Old Town with serial number 149602 is a 16 foot long, CS (common sense or middle) grade, HW model with red western cedar planking...

I just found this old town 16 ' canoe with serial number 149602. Would like to know it's history if possible. Thank you Tom

THOSE WERE THE DAYS: Life and work around the canoe factories in days yonder. The fact that so many vintage canoes exist today is a...

THOSE WERE THE DAYS: Life and work around the canoe factories in days yonder. The fact that so many vintage canoes exist today is a...

GONE FISHING: This photo of a 1911 Old Town Charles River is the cover photo of the fabulous 2025 WCHA Calendar. To ensure you don’t...

COMPANIONSHIP: Your favourite canoe and your loyal friend make a great combination. It's that time of year when you can start making new...

SUNDOWNER: An 1890's Canadian William English Canoe silhouette against a gorgeous sunset in Georgia. Doesn't it tempt you to get out...

THOSE WERE THE DAYS: Life and work around the canoe factories in days yonder. The fact that so many vintage canoes exist today is a...

The planking isn't quarter sawn and there are knots to work around. And it was supposed to be clear.

No forcing it. I just planed a little. They lay flat.

I don't know if I still own it, but at one time I had a copy of a Red Cross book called canoeing. It was soft cover tan book.

If done correctly, there will be no need to edge-set the plank. That is in fact something to be avoided.