17' Chestnut Prospector?

8inchlynch

New Member
Good day,

Just looking for confirmation for what make of canoe I picked up today.

I own a couple canoes back east in NB that I use at my camp but I live in ON most of the year now and I have been missing being on the water.

I found this for sale a few minutes away and jumped on it. It just spoke to me. Looking for advice also....am I ruining good history by slapping paint on it and fixing a few things? I'm handy but no boat builder.

Thanks in advance.
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Sure looks like one to me. Is there any hint of a decal on the bow deck? Canoes were meant to be used, and the Chestnut Prospector in particular is a capable and rugged workhorse, so by painting and fixing it up you're honoring the original intent of the builders, not ruining history.
 
Ty for the replies. I did not notice any decals on the deck...is there anywhere I can look for a serial number or other indication of model?

Also, how would one know what the age is? I understand either model would have been over many years.
 
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