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Like Benson mentioned, serial numbers on Chestnuts cannot be used to determine age, but there is a clue using the decal on the deck. The...

Good morning Mike, nice canoe and looks to be in fairly good condition, ready for the water. There are others here more knowledgeable...

There are no known detailed serial number records for Chestnut like there are for some other builders. The dimensions and other...

There are no known detailed serial number records for Chestnut like there are for some other builders. The dimensions and other...

The canoe is 14'10" x 33" x 12 1/2". The 2 3/8" ribs are spaces 2" apart.

Hello WCHA, Could you please help me find some information on this Chestnut canoe? Many thanks, Mike

I don't recall ever seeing any catalogs from these people and companies but the similar ones at the links below may give you some ideas...

Quality effort again Benson on digging up the past:). It's too bad there are so many gaps. It sounds like you know more from their...

Quality effort again Benson on digging up the past:). It's too bad there are so many gaps. It sounds like you know more from their...

A short video of an early morning trip on a spring morning on an English river. Take a midefulness moment and enjoy the sound of water...

I've been trading messages recently about Shaw & Tenney and thought that the information might interest some people here. The early...

Four owners from new. Gifted by Old Town to Boy Scouts of America a42 in. Copy of 15 ft. Canoes they purchased from OT.one of one.

Welcome to the WCHA Nick. Glad to have you aboard! I had always thought you were already a member.

The quote on the bottom of page 205 is "Thompson sent letters to potential buyers in Montreal offering his version of a north canoe at...

I've been trading messages recently about Shaw & Tenney and thought that the information might interest some people here. The early...