Rich Steeves
New Member
I’ve been doing a bit of research on a 1922 Old Town Molitor (SN I believe is 71016 - shipped on June 28, 1922) that I was recently able to acquire. I’ve been trying to find as much information out about the Molitor ‘models’ and the experts on this forum have been an invaluable resource. She seems to have gone through a loving but maybe overly aggressive restoration in 1990 with a woodworker who appears to have restored her decks and hand carved a thwart with a OTCC inspired logo with wings. The build sheet on this one seems interesting based on the little history I know given that she has 24” decks at the bow and stern vs the other molitor’s I’ve seen referenced with 24 and 36” decks. Despite her imperfections - I couldn’t let this 100 year old beauty pass me by. I was wondering if you knew of other monitors with 24” decks? Others that were shipped to the ‘Anchor Canoe Livery’ in Akron, OH? Can you advise me what the original paint scheme would have been - yellow but I’m not sure of the additional text in parentheses means (?Japan? reference)? Other elements that might be unique to care for as I consider a full professional restoration? Many thanks, Rich