Morris canoe keel

[Craig Allen]

I have a circa 1912 Morris canoe serial number 8971 that is missing the keel. Can anyone provide a dimensional drawing of the keel so that one can be replicated along with the brass stem band measurements. Thank you.

 

[Benson Gray]

See https://www.wcha.org/forums/index.php?threads/11688/ and reply here or there if that doesn't answer your question. Good luck with the rest of the restoration,

Benson

 

[Craig Allen]

Mr. Gray, Thank you this helps. I assume then the brass stem piece overlaps the keel ends.

 

[1905Gerrish]

Craig,
In general they will extend 6" or so on the flat of the keel. You can either file or hammer the ends to a taper.
Zack

 

[Craig Allen]

Thanks!