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Vintage Early 1940's Thompson 17' Hiawatha Wood-Canvas Long-Nose Canoe With Half

Location: 
United States, Connecticut, Simsbury
Ships to: 
United States
Current Price: 
 $499 
Quantity: 
1
Condition: 
Used
Listing Type: 
Chinese
Make: 
Thompson

Featured Refinements: Wood Canoe

Item's Postal Code: 
060**
Condition Description: 
Wood/Canvas 17'x34"x13" (the "middle-sized" model) Thompson Hiawatha Long-Nose Canoe built in Peshtigo, Wisconsin 1942-43 (last years of 1921-1943 production run. Super-RARE as only these Hiawathas had the wood seats as no cane was available for seats during WW2 as it was needed for the war effort. This canoe was restored 30 years ago and is still seaworthy and in great shape. We take it out a few times every summer. There is a small 2" patched/sealed puncture (pictured) from one of our adventures that is waterproof and doesn't leak. Some minor cosmetic scuffs and dings from loading/unloading. But beautiful and a sight to behold on the water and inside the boat. Everyone will want to check it out and ask you questions. Purchased restored at Rutabaga, the famous canoe store in Madison, WI, from the owner's private collection. Sturdy, rugged, yet floats like a butterfly... practically effortless to row and guide across the water. Old School canoes are still the best!
Description: 

Purchased Restored 30 years ago at Rutabaga in Madison, WI, from the original owner's private collection. RARE... last 2 years of production made in 1942-43 at the Thompson factory in Peshtigo, WI, before all of their efforts went to producing small boats for the war effort... the only Hiawatha's made without cane seats! Beautiful. We decorate with it on the hanging from the roof of our Outfitter's "Christmas Tent" and take it out on the lakes of CT and MA in the summer. It's History... it's Art... It's manufacturing and boat-building like nothing available today. The Hiawatha models had Half-Ribs so they could carry a heavy load... people, furs, equipment, gear, you can stand in them and fish... remarkably stable!

My kids live in Chicago and don't have anywhere to store it and we are down-sizing and moving to Florida. Our baby needs a new family to love it like we did. Includes two oars and I have a THULE padded kit and straps to help you get it home.

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Questions

Ann Marie Petri - 30/08 6:45AM
Sent you a message but not sure if you got it. Is this still available? We would like to take a look
Jim - 14/10 8:03AM
Hi. Is your canoe still available. I've always wanted a Hiawatha. Lmk. Thanks, Jim

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