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1940 Charles River
17' Courting
Canoe
SOLD
Condition:
Excellent Restored
1940 Charles River 17' Courting Canoe
Manufacturer – unknown but serial number and research suggest that possibly Kingsbury or Robertson.
Wood and Canvas Canoe
Excellent Restored
SN: 17 805
PA Hull Registration indicates 1940 but could be considerably earlier.
Excellent condition ready to paddle. Restoration just completed 2/1/2023. Beautiful long decks and wide thwarts with hand woven cane seats. A pleasure to paddle – was my use canoe this past summer prior to restoration.
If you are a WCHA member, check forum thread “Charles River 17 805” for additional research information.
Please feel free to ask questions. I can deliver to within 100 miles free of charge with added cost if longer distances. Else, local pickup or buyer arranged commercial shipping.
Canoe Length
Location
Pottstown, PA
Submitted By
Joe McGinley
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