Unidentified wood canoe??

[cbntmkr]

measurements

OK Boys, I had a chance to measure it today, so here they are. 16' long, 35 1/2" out to out of the gunwhales @ midship and 14" from the bottom of the keel to the top of the gunwhales @ midship. The keel is approx. 1/2" thick.

I hope this can narrow it down but it does sound like the dims required for a prospector Dan.

Andy are sure about the seats being a Chestnut trademark??

There is also a serial number stamped on the stem, but it does not seem to match any of the criteria on Dans site.

 

[Dan Miller]

I've learned to never say never, but in any case, I've not yet seen a Prospector with 1-1/2" ribs... Your dimensions (measure depth to the inside of the planking, not the bottom of the keel) are consistent with a Deer (narrow-ribbed version of the Pal), and the slat seats would put it circa 1968, based on catalog descriptions.

What is the serial number - they usually aren't helpful for Chestnuts but there a clues in them nonetheless, and depending on the number we might be able to turn it into a Peterborough or a Canadian, or even something else!

Cheers,
Dan

 

[Douglas Ingram]

Oakbank? You're in Oakbank! Bring that canoe down to Lorette, and I'll tell try and help you out...

 

[cbntmkr]

Hey Doug, where in Lorette?? I have a 2 brothers in Lorette. How do I get a hold of you.

 

[anthony]

Hey Scott. Anthony(tony's good) from Brandon Mb. Isaw your pics. and have a canoe that looks like yours.Ifound a serial # stamped on stern stem...inboard top:5 digit # 23135. maybe yours has one here as well. I have been over and over this canoe steady for 2 wks. and only today found it!!! let me know if you find! thanks T.M.

 

[cbntmkr]

Hi Tony, Yes there is s serial number stamped into the stem. I can check when I get home from work and post on Monday. I think it was similar to yours approx 5 numbers and spaced eratically apart. Also started with a 2.
Where did you get yours from??
Do you have pics??

Scott

 

[anthony]

Hi there! My Dad gave it to me.(thanks pop).I just got a dig. cam. If I can just get my son to show me how to use!?! I was at a scout jamboree in '77. (A killer storm set in which saw several pup tents[with gear included] flying away into the ocean!!!). Is that the type of scouting you are referring to? thanks T.M.

 

[darkwatersimilkameen]

could a competition prospector ( Chestnut's 3rd line) have 1 1/2" ribs. I hava a friend who has one

 

[anthony]

Hey,D.W....The Guide says no on narrow ribbed prospectors(although...as many would agree[especially in Chestnut's latter years],"never say never". What's your friend's o'all measurements/wood types? (quickly becoming Chestnut nut...need input... ) T.M.