After curing, the mold is opened and the hull is removed ready for trimming.MATERIALS COMPARISONHIGH MODERATE/HIGH A MODERATE A LOW/MODERATE LOW HIGH MODERATE/HIGH MODERATE/HIGH A MODERATE MODERATE A LOW/MODERATE LOWSUPERLINK3 HIGH HIGH MODERATE/HIGH MODERATE/HIGH A MODERATE MODERATE A LOW/MODERATE LOWWOOD CLASSICS Premium grades of mahogany, red cedar, white cedar, and ash are the primary woods. The exterior of the hull is covered with traditional canvas or fiberglass. Marine enamel gives a bright painted finish or urethane is used for a clear fiberglass exterior.PLANKINGMODERATE/HIGH A MODERATE A LOW/MODERATE LOWDURABILITYMODERATE/HIGH A MODERATE A LOW/MODERATE LOWABRASION RESISTANCE WEIGHT STIFFNESS COSTFIBERGL ASSCARE AND MAINTENANCEAs beautiful as your new Old Town Canoe or Kayak is, it is meant to be used. In addition Superlink3 is a stiffer material than other polyethylenes, resulting in a stiffer, better performing hull.OUTSIDE CROSSLINK LAYER FOAM CORE INSIDE LINEAR LAYERPOLYLINK 3 POLYETHYLENE By using our three layer rotomolded process, we now offer Polylink 3 kayaks.

Our technology allows us to produce a stiffer kayak than traditional single layered kayaks and omits the need for a keelson. The foam core provides such exceptional stiffness, less material is needed in the hull thus reducing the weight.LINEAR POLYETHYLENE Our linear kayaks are rotomolded in a similar manner as our Discovery canoes, only in a single layer of polyethylene. Polyethylene allows us to produce a durable hull at a reasonable cost. An aluminum keelson is added to provide stiffness. Using a variety of materials allows us to provide our customers with the best possible boat for their needs.(Except Sandpiper & Puffin). SUPERLINK 3 POLYETHYLENE The Superlink3 hull used on our Discovery canoes is produced by a rotational molding process developed here by Lew Gilman. Old Town Canoe Company is a historic maker of canoes in Old Town.The best-selling canoe line in the world, Old Town Discoverys, offer exceptional value and advanced designs of superior strength. A serial number is located on the upper face of the stem on the floor of the canoe at each end. Grumman canoe serial number I'd like to find out the date of manufacture for: 13868-GP-5-17 It is a 17 foot grumman canoe.GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CANOESTERN SEAT GUNWALE BOW SEAT DECKOld Town Serial Number 146. Rushton Indian Girl SOLD Very good condition, needs new canvas and interior hull refinishing. Sold by Folsom Arms Co.NAME PLATE SERIAL # LOCATION AFT THWART CARRYING YOKE HULLSTERN (Rear) HULL MATERIALS SuperLink 3 PolyLink 3 Royalex Fiberglass WoodGETTING TO KNOW YOUR KAYAKDECK HATCH SEAT COCKPIT DECK HATCH CARRYING HANDLE3CARRYING HANDLE COCKPIT RIM SHOCK CORD DECK RIGGING HULLSTERN (Rear) HULL MATERIALS PolyLink 3 Linear Polyethylene Fiberglass OPTIONS: Rudder Spray Cover Cockpit CoverMATERIALSAt Old Town Canoe we manufacture Canoes and Kayaks from six materials.

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