Chestnut for sale Maine

[coldfeet]

Not mine, I spoke to the seller. Really nice guy and a great price. I'm looking for a different style. I was told that this is probably the Ogilvy "Henry" model.
Maybe someone here is interested. The seller has wonderful stories about growing up near the Old Town factory. I hope he posts on wcha on day to share his adventures.


https://maine.craigslist.org/boa/6170579761.html

 

[Fitz]

The Ogilvy models were built for the New Brunswick sporting fisherman. They were heavily built, and flat bottomed to handle the New Brunswick salmon fishing streams. Note the wide ribs with very little space between ribs. They were also originally canvassed with heavy No. 6 canvas. Most canoes are canvassed with No. 8 or lighter No. 10. It does look to be in decent original shape. The ends of the Ogilvies have a characteristic "topedo" shape. I don't think the portage yoke is original, but he may have had it special ordered.

 

[Canotrouge]

That would make a great boat for up here!! But can't be further away than that!!