Identify my boat?

[Joseph J.]

Hello friends,
This boat was brought home from the Clintonville, WI area in the mid 90’s. I know it’s hard to pinpoint a lot of these, but figured I needed to ask if anyone had any other knowledge about this design. Measures just short of 16 feet. I can help with more photos if needed. Thank you!

 

[Steve Sanford]

Joseph~

I will defer to Midwesterners - but Shell Lake and Dan Kidney & Son spring to mind as possible builders.

Kidney was in West DePere (near Green Bay). Here is a catalog to peruse:

https://woodencanoemuseum.org/sites/default/files/2020-08/Kidney%20circa%201920%20red.pdf

All the best,

SJS

 

[Eric Patterson]

That's quite an interesting and neat looking boat. Have you looked in the Resources section?

Manufacturer Literature

Manufacturer's Literature

duckboats.net

 

[Joseph J.]

That's quite an interesting and neat looking boat. Have you looked in the Resources section?

Manufacturer Literature

Manufacturer's Literature

duckboats.net

Scrolling through the Kidney catalog, I’d say it most closely resembles the Hunting Canoe. I don’t see anything yet to suggest it’s anything different. Any idea on how to date it?

 

[Steve Sanford]

Joseph~

I suggest contacting the Wooden Canoe Museum directly. They might know -or could put you in touch with someone who does.

All the best,

SJS