

- #OLD TOWN CANOE SERIAL NUMBER SEARCH SERIAL NUMBERS#
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A description of the project to preserve these records is available at if you want more details. This scan and several hundred thousand more were created with substantial grants from the Wooden Canoe Heritage Association (WCHA) and others. A scan of this build record can be found by following the link at the attached thumbnail image below.

It was shipped on April 15th, 1957 to Rochester, New York. It was built between September and October, 1956. The Old Town canoe with serial number 165488 is an 18 foot long, CS (Common Sense or middle) grade, Guide model with a keel.
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Some pictures of the serial numbers from each end could also help along with some showing the decks and interior. If this canoe was built in the 1950s then the chart at indicates that it should have a serial number in the 150000 to 170000 range. The usual format is a four to six digit serial number followed by space then a two digit number that is the length of the canoe in feet. You may want to check all of the digits in the serial number again and confirm the overall length in a straight line. It may take more than a serial number to identify this canoe since the one with number 85488 is 16 feet long from 1926 and yours is probably 18 feet long. Company names (XTC sometimes goes by these name(s) Old Town Canoe Co, or ). The serial number of the HIN is 32435 and is set by the boat builder.
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Under federal regulations, you have to display the hull identification code in two different places on the boat hull.Diamond headed bolts are generally (but not always) an indication that it may be an Old Town canoe. It not only provides a unique vessel identifier, but facilitates tracking of manufacturer defects for recall purposes. Welcome and congratulations, the Old Town canoe with serial number 176223 is an 18 foot long Otca model with a keel, sponsons, and the stern seat 31 inches from the stem. Welcome, the Old Town canoe with hull identification number XTC91939M74I and serial number 191939 is an 18 foot long Chipewyan model that weighed 76 pounds. It was built between May, 1966 and March, 1967.
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A change was made August 1, 1984, mostly regarding placement of the number⦠My brother was in front of a boat with a registration number of HA2517C (this is on the left bow. I wanted to identify the exact town where the photo was taken. The boat is definitely original, I have the original paperwork/registration and bought it from the original owner, and the hull is original (it still has the ghost of the NY registration number on the bow/hull). It shipped on May 6th, 1974 to Minneapolis, Minnesota. Iâm researching an old photograph from years back. The HIN is a 12-character number used to identify a boat in the same way a vehicle identification number identifies a car. The Saranac 146 features rod holders, storage options and storage trays as well as two contoured seats with comfortable seat backs and a center bench seat (perfect for smaller passengers). The Saranac 146 canoe packs in a ton of features at a great price. Newer canoes and kayaks often have a sticker placed next to the HIN that gives the vesselâs serial number. Although non-motorized canoes and kayaks are exempt from many registration and labeling standards, all canoes and kayaks manufactured after 1972 are still required to have a Hull Identification Number (HIN). A boat hull identification number, which is commonly referred to as a HIN or hull ID, serves the same basic purpose as a vehicle serial number. Since November 1, 1972, all boats must have a 12-character hull identification number (HIN). The "XTC" is the manufacturer identification code assigned to Johnson Outdoors, which now owns Old Town Canoe. The hull number is a mix of letters and numbers. Old Town's customer service page includes links to contact information, warranty and return policies, product registration and more. The 5 digits following XTC might identify the model number to an Old Town expert. The "SN" presumably means serial number and is not part of the hull identification number (HIN). waterways by improving the knowledge, skills, and abilities of recreational boaters. Coast Guard's Boating Safety Division (CG-BSX-2) is dedicated to reducing loss of life, injuries, and property damage that occur on U.S. From bow to stern the Saranac 146 provides versatility while delivering on fun. These numbers are required by federal law and help the manufacturer identify the owners of their boats in case of recall or a defect notification. Date/Serial Number Cross Reference Charts Old Town Canoe Company.
