JCM 11,123 #1 Posted 6 hours ago Looking for any info on a 1979 Old Town Canoe Fiberglass . I bought this back in 1993 from a good friend because of the unique hull pattern and flooring on this model. I have used it twice because in 1994 I bought a brand new Old Town Katahdln and couldn't pass on the 1979. This has always been garaged since purchase. I spoke with the original selling dealer before he passed and this is what he told me. It was built for The Boy Scouts but after or during production OT found out another Company had the rights to the Birch Bark design and was forced to stop production. Anyone associated with the Boy Scouts maybe could shed light on this @Ed Kennell OTHERS. I believe the floor is made from Balsa wood and has a unique pattern like a parkay type floor. Have decided to put this up for sale and other '' toys '' that I don;t really need anymore. I have also contacted Old Town 3 times since purchase and no one could give me ANY info other than the year built which I knew from the ID tag. It is not even in their 1979 brochures on Canoes.Enjoy the pictures Guy's. 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 8,776 #2 Posted 5 hours ago I'm impressed with the Old Town products. We got an Old Town Huron kayck as one of my service awards from the company. We bought a cheapo from Wal Mart so my wife and I could paddle around the lake together. My wife has claimed the Old Town. The hull form on the Old Town so much more efficient than on the cheapo. I have to work pretty hard to keep up with her. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 11,859 #3 Posted 5 hours ago Nice! BTW - the Parker River, being in Mass. is pronounced "Pah-ka" Like a Kennedy... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wh500special 2,393 #4 Posted 2 hours ago 3 hours ago, JCM said: ..I believe the floor is made from Balsa wood and has a unique pattern like a parkay type floor… Definitely end grain balsa. There is nothing - synthetic or natural - that matches the compressive strength per density of end grain balsa. And as core materials go, it’s incredibly cheap. completely impervious to water flow across the grain. Basically a miracle material. Nice canoe. I’m keeping my eyes open for a Kevlar 16-footer in a reasonable price range. Paddling is such a pleasant activity. Steve 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 11,123 #5 Posted 39 minutes ago Most likely I will sell the Aluminum stabilizer kit for it that allows stand up in the canoe and fish. only used twice. Also an electric trolling motor with bracket and 2 padded seats . Complete package. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
