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OK....if you really want a WC canoe then this would be a good one. It is in reasonable shape to use right away. Dont worry about canvas, just sand the paint a bit to scuff it and repaint. Then paddle it until it is direly in need of canvas, which could be another 5 years.
The ribs, decks, and inners look good. The scarfed outer gunwale is factory...no worries, it will last forever too. Try to get him under 1000 but really if you want it buy it. You can paddle it for a bunch of years or until you decide it is not for you and then resell it pretty easy for 500.
If I was buying it, I would mention the vintage as not collectable, as well as the extra holes in the thwart and decks as well as the cleats make it a user, not a collector. That and the paint needing some love, maybe canvas ( but not really). I would be trying for about 800, I would be happy with that, 900 is ok too.
Good luck
Christy
The ribs, decks, and inners look good. The scarfed outer gunwale is factory...no worries, it will last forever too. Try to get him under 1000 but really if you want it buy it. You can paddle it for a bunch of years or until you decide it is not for you and then resell it pretty easy for 500.
If I was buying it, I would mention the vintage as not collectable, as well as the extra holes in the thwart and decks as well as the cleats make it a user, not a collector. That and the paint needing some love, maybe canvas ( but not really). I would be trying for about 800, I would be happy with that, 900 is ok too.
Good luck
Christy