Chestnut Kruger
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This appears to vary depending on the era. The catalog pictures show carry thwarts in the 1970s and the stern quarter thwart seems to have always been present. See http://www.wcha.org/store/canadian-wood-canoe-and-boat-company-catalog-collection and the example pictures below from 1904, 1957, and 1977 for more details. Someone here who owns one may be able to give you better information. Good luck,
Benson
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Graham
Enthusiastic about Wooden Canoes
Hmm... I have 3, and only the late 60's (?) one has carry thwarts, the other two do not. The 60's one is actually a double ribbed guide, but the same form. I don't have a pic of all 3 together, but there is a picture of the two older ones previously posted on here somewhere. They're somewhat different with heart shaped flat decks on the 50's one, and crowned thumbnail decks on the circa 20's one. The early one has had the thwarts moved to offset the center, but the original holes are there that are in the same place as the later ones. I can repost the picture if you'd like. Are you missing your gunnels? There's a really good diagram of the canoe in Roger McGregors book if you can get a copy.
It's my favourite go to canoe, it can carry a load, and it's relatively quick. Here's a shot of the early boat with the changed thwarts... the only pic I can put my hands on just now.
Hope that helps.
It's my favourite go to canoe, it can carry a load, and it's relatively quick. Here's a shot of the early boat with the changed thwarts... the only pic I can put my hands on just now.
Hope that helps.
