Antique 18’ Wood Canvas Old Town Lake Canoe 1948 Aa Grade Guide Special Model

Antique 18’ Wood Canvas Old Town Lake Canoe 1948 AA Grade Guide Special Model restored This is an original and authentic Old Town canoe made in 1948 serial # 149154. Included is a copy of the build sheet from the factory down in Maine and a copy of the catalogue page that describes this canoe, Old Town Guides Special Model . These papers are very interesting and telling. On the build sheet it shows that the canoe was finished in 1948 shipped in 1950 to Bernard Fritsker of Rangely, Maine and returned to the factory for repairs in 1966. You can see in one of the photos where two ribs were replaced, so that was done as well as canvassed and keeled at the Old Town Factory.

This canoe just needs a paint job. It does not need to be restored. Painting an Old Town canoe is simple, fun and very affordable (go on-line for instructions), and allows for the new owner to add their own choice of paints and colors as well as feel the great satisfaction and love of owning and maintaining a traditional antique wood canvas canoe. This canoe is in very good used condition with the following issues. One of the seats needs re-caning (very simple) One of the mahogany thwarts had been broken but very well re-glued.

As described in the catalogue: “this canoe is for the use of guides and sportsmen. Has broad lines through its entire length to give steadiness and carrying capacity and a flat floor far into the ends to make it float light and go easily over the shallow places. The ends are low to lessen wind resistance- a feature which experienced hunters, and sportsmen regard as very essential. A fast steady canoe that is never cranky.”Folks, this canoe was made to have fun with and use. It is an ideal lake fishing canoe.

It is an antique that you can use and enjoy at many different levels. We are offering it for sale below market value.