![]() Galvanized Sportsman trailer with two new hubs and a spare tire. This boat and engine were cleaned and flushed after every use, and it has spent nearly all of its life in the garage when it wasn’t in the water. A storage shelf is located forward under the deck on the port side and there is another spot to stow the anchor forward. Two seats forward, a bench seat aft, and room for an ice chest right in the middle. total) with fuel selector switch and 10-micron filter. 90HP Yamaha which has been meticulously maintained with only 308 hours. Garmin GPS with fishfinder/chartplotter and a VHF/FM radio. Solid electrical system with dual batteries forward, built in dual battery charger, dual bilge pumps, and cockpit lights. This boat has a dry ride and enough V in the hull to manage most lakes and bays nicely. Quality built from stem to stern with finished insides and a center opening windshield to access the front deck. Hull is mahogany, marine grade ply and fiberglass with silicon bronze and 316 SST fasteners throughout. Solid boat with room for cruising or fishing. Although not restored (one has a crack in the blade) they look good and are perfect for a simple DIY restoration project). 2 vintage wooden paddles are also included. We hope it finds a new home that enjoys it as much as we have. We're selling this beauty because although we love this boat we don't use it with our young kids and we're renovating and need the space. It was last in the water in 2019 and is watertight and sea worthy. Meticulously cared for over the years and maintained. This canoe has always been stored indoors, in temperature control and away from direct sunlight. Enjoy a luxurious ride on your favorite lake or use this as a magnificent show piece for your home, B&B or business. Many aspects are very similar to boats built by Peterborough including the ribs, decking, and coamings. It is a fine example of Canadian craftsmanship and is in outstanding original condition. Indian Association (Burleigh Falls, Ontario, Canada) in the 1970's. This beautiful canoe was made by the Kawartha Métis & N.S. This Thompson Bro's wooden cedar strip boat and vintage Mercury outboard have many more years to go! The boat has been kept in storage and is in excellent condition (just like it was in May 1986 when he restored it), and is ready for another collector to add this age-old beauty to their collection or continue to use for duck hunting, fishing, or just for enjoying the serenity of a local lake. He completely restored it by himself in May 1986 (see plate of restoration date with his name and month/year stamped in the rear hull of the boat). Our dad was born in 1937 and DU was also first established in 1937 so he purchased this 1937 Thompson Bro's wooden cedar-strip boat as a way to commemorate the year DU was established and year of his birth. He was a life-long supporter of Ducks Unlimited and was the editor and publisher of the DU Webfoot News for over 25 years. Our father Bob was an avid duck and goose hunter (as well as whitetail and mule deer, turkey, bear, elk hunter and fisherman) and who was a life-long conservationist with an eye and love of the outdoors, which he passed these traditions on to his 4 sons and grandchildren. It also comes with fully restored wooden oars, carpet pad for the bottom, classic vintage anchor, and battery operated bow and stern lights. It is in excellent condition (hardwood oak seats) and ready for the water! The boat comes with a trailer and 1949-1952 (Serial #350385 so it is that year range based on our research) vintage Mercury KF5 Super5 5HP outboard motor. This original vintage 1937 Thompson Bro's wooden cedar strip row boat was fully restored by our late father Robert (Bob) Kraemer in May 1986. Price includes one pair of original Peterborough spoon blade oars with new leathers and oarlocks. While not pristine, this is still a valuable boat. There are a few bangs, bruises, dark spots, and the seats have a few scratches from my dogs. ![]() The rear seat backrest was made from Peterborough Speedster backrests. A new and proper (concave back) half oval brass stemband and bow eye have been installed. The exterior has been freshened with 6 coats of Epifanes clear gloss varnish. In the past year, the keel and skeg were removed and re-bedded. While I have thoroughly enjoyed rowing it in Swell Bay of Rainy Lake, it is now time to let it go for a new owner to appreciate. I put a lot of time, effort, and expense into making the missing parts (white oak), procuring hardware, and putting the boat back together. The hull was safe, but some of the parts were destroyed. The previous owner was in the midst of restoring it, when a fire swept through his shop. Peterborough built very few boats using this construction technique.
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