What happened to Old Town Canoes?
Old Town’s trademark wood and canvas canoes have never gone out of production, although they are no longer built at Old Town Canoe. With the closing of the factory at Old Town, Maine, the company contracted with Island Falls Canoe, owned by Jerry Stelmok of Atkinson, to build and maintain its wooden canoes. There are a lot of Old Town Canoes out there, and they last forever. It is a part of our heritage. It will never go away. Old Town’s trademark wood and canvas canoes have never gone out of production, although they are no longer built at Old Town Canoe.Old Town marked their canoes with a simple sequential serial number scheme. Canoes will be found marked on the inboard upper face of the stem. The serial number is four, five or six digits, a space, and then the length of the canoe. Records survive for Old Town canoes dating back to 1905.
How do I find out what year my Old Town Canoe is?
How do I trace the history of my Old Town canoe? Call Old Town Canoe Co. Customer Service, or email customer service. Your serial number will be required, which is typically located at the stern end of the canoe. Old Town marked their canoes with a simple sequential serial number scheme. Canoes will be found marked on the inboard upper face of the stem. The serial number is four, five or six digits, a space, and then the length of the canoe. Records survive for Old Town canoes dating back to 1905.There are a lot of Old Town Canoes out there, and they last forever. It is a part of our heritage. It will never go away. Old Town’s trademark wood and canvas canoes have never gone out of production, although they are no longer built at Old Town Canoe.
Can I wax my Old Town Canoe?
To beautify, we suggest a vinyl protectant product such as Armor All®, 303 Products or Pledge. These are safe for use on any of our Polyethylene, Superlinear, Royalex® and Fiberglass canoes or kayaks. We DO NOT recommend waxing your hull with a paste wax, such as most car waxes. Choosing the Right Boat Waxing Products If you want to get the most possible life out of this waxing, we recommend two products: PolyShine and LifeWax. When using these two in combination, you should expect the protection to last a good three years with moderate boating use.Plus, waxing regularly slows down the UV damage that can break down paint and fiberglass. So, being diligent about waxing will help you avoid costly repairs associated with a boat that’s not properly protected.
Are old town canoes stable?
We were a little biased toward Old Town products after getting a pair of Old Town kayaks a few years ago. This canoe is is well-made, stable, and very durable so far. Hull Shape Flat canoe bottoms provide excellent initial stability. They’re perfect for flatwater paddling and general canoeing fun.If you want more space to stretch out or bring along extras like a cooler or camping gear, a canoe is the way to go. But if you prefer a snug fit and better control, especially in rough waters, a kayak will feel more secure.Flat bottoms have lots of initial stability. They’re great in flat water, and work well as fishing canoe. They’re easy to turn, since most of the hull is above the water line. But once you start loading them down with gear, they get a little slower.
Can you put a motor on an Old Town Canoe?
The Old Town Motor Mount gives any Old Town Canoe the versatility you need in today’s world. You don’t always have the time to paddle to that great fishing spot, so now with a little help you can get there faster and be ready to fish without delay. Canoes tend to be broader and more stable and do not flip as quickly. However, kayaks, as they are steered with double-bladed paddles, can be easier to navigate and control. The primary safety considerations include staying in the boat and not dealing with a capsize situation if your boat turns over.Tripping canoes are designed for multi-day adventures in both moving and still water, and have extra weight capacity for all of your camping gear.Canoes. Instability caused by uneven weight distribution is one of the biggest reasons your canoe may capsize. Other significant ways you could run into trouble include sudden shifts in movement by paddlers, rough water conditions, or strong winds.Kayaks are a lot more nimble and speedy than canoes, due to their shape, their lighter weight and the double-bladed paddle, which allows for quicker and more agile piloting. Canoes, meanwhile, are more stable and harder to capsize.