There is a wood/canvas canoe that has become available locally which is calling my name. Although rigged with two seats, it was purpose built originally as a solo boat, at 15'2" x 29.5"x 1.5" rocker. In the attached picture, the stem has both an external wood stem and a brass cap. The work appears to have been well done, built in the 80's according to the owner, and recently upgraded.
Is this external stem a particular adaptation to wood/canvas canoes? I typically see them with the canvas wrapped, and only a brass stem band over.
I would appreciate the thoughts of you traditionalists!
Thanks, Pat
Thanks, Pat


Is this external stem a particular adaptation to wood/canvas canoes? I typically see them with the canvas wrapped, and only a brass stem band over.
I would appreciate the thoughts of you traditionalists!
Thanks, Pat
Thanks, Pat



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