What deck plate to use?

[NorthernWoodsandWaters]

I just picked up a 17' White Wilderness canoe that needs both deck plates replaced. Can't find anything online by model, and I'm not sure which old town model would match up. Looking to see if anyone knows where I could find a set? They're about 14" long and 9" wide at the widest point. Thanks for any help!

 

[Benson Gray]

The description of this model from the 1989 White catalog is attached below. This appears to match the Old Town Discovery 169 model's description from their 1989 catalog and at https://oldtownwatercraft.johnsonoutdoors.com/us/shop/canoes/recreation/discovery-169 on their current web site. People will often make wooden decks to replace the plastic ones. Good luck,

Benson

 

[NorthernWoodsandWaters]

I wish I had the skill to make a wooden one that wouldn't be embarrasing haha I might try to do a kydex diy deck. When that goes poorly I'll order some that fit a discovery. Thanks for the help!

 

[Glenn MacGrady]

Can't find anything online by model

Maybe not for a White, but there are several online sources for different size ABS and other plastic decks and end caps. This one shows several pictures of decks by length and width measurements. Maybe one will match up with your canoe.

End Cap / Deck Canoe ABS

ABS plastic canoe end caps for finishing off the ends of gunwales.

www.cwoutfitting.com