Offered for sale is a Peterborough Canoe Company Model 152 “Pal” longitudinal cedar-strip sailing dinghy, dating from 1954, together with its trailer. Asking Cdn $5000 (@ $3500 USD as of Sept 28, 2026).

The Pal is a compact traditional Peterborough dinghy designed to be sailed, rowed or powered by a small outboard motor. This example measures approximately 10 ft. 6 in. long, 52 in. beam and 18 in. deep, and weighs approximately 150 lb. The boat carries the Peterborough identification stamped into the wood: Serial No. 952 — Model No. 152. It also retains the Peterborough Canoe Co. Ltd., Peterborough, Canada decal. The Peterborough Canoe Company's catalogues offered this model for many years.

I purchased the boat in 2013 from Dick Persson of Buckhorn Canoes, an experienced Peterborough-area wooden canoe and boat builder/restorer. The boat had recently been restored at that time. According to Dick, the rudder, centreboard, floorboards, 50 sq. ft. sail rig, and oars are original to the boat. The white Dacron sail is a replacement. I can also provide another similar red sail. Both are usable but need patching.

Since purchasing it I have used it only lightly. I have sailed it, rowed it and occasionally used it with a small outboard. It has been stored under cover out of the water and remains in very good condition. There is some normal wear to the finish and interior consistent with its age and use, as shown in the photographs. I have deliberately not attempted to make it cosmetically pristine.

Location: Eastern Ontario about an hour north of Kingston and two hours east of the Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough.