The Peterborough

A "Peterborough" often referred to any open Canadian-style canoe, but this design comes from the company that made the town's name famous around the world.  A direct descendant of the first "white man's canoe" created by John Stephenson 125 years ago, it is one of the main models built in the original cedarstrip technique.

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Its narrow beam and shallow arch hull make it ideal for general-purpose paddling and light trupping.  Keeled with a slightly rockered keel-line, it is responsive and easy to paddle.  This favorite of the lake district has justifiably been dubbed "the cottager's canoe."
Length 15' 10-3/4"
Depth 12-1/4"
Maximum beam 31-3/4"
Gunwale beam 30"
Bow height 21"
Weight 50-58 lbs.
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The book Canoecraft by Ted Moores and Merilyn Mohr contains complete plans and instructions to build the Peterborough and six other popular canoe designs.  You can purchase the book through Amazon.com. Just click the logo.
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You will find all these canoe models in this fine book:
Peterborough - Chestnut Prospector - English 20 - Hiawatha - C-4 - Redbird - Sunnyside Cruiser

 

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