1936* Old Town Update

After some help from my WCHA (Wooden Canoe Heritage Association) friends I was able to find the original build sheet to this canoe!

The gentleman I got it from told me it was a 1926 15' Canoe. Well 1936 17' is close enough for me. A Free Canoe is a Free Canoe!

It appears to have been built on June 24, 1936. Sent to Detroit, Michigan to return on July 27, 1936 for repairs. It was then returned on July 21, 1937 for more repairs. Along with more done in November 7, 1944. This helps confirm the story of the canoe being sent in for repairs. As there are signs in the sheeting that parts were cut out and replaced.

Also on this build sheet we found what color it was painted originally! It was Design #10 which is pictured below.

It is a Common Sense OTCA model canoe. A really good find, and a amazing price!

Despite my strive for restoration, I have decided I want to paint it a modern Topside Peditt Paint. Possibly the Electric Blue Shade shown on the image below on a fiberglass Kayak.

Can't wait to see it done! Also stay tuned for possibly another Old Town coming into the fleet! Deals are a-brewin!