Hello, all -

I'm hoping y'all can help me out. I have acquired a 14' canoe built
from (if I remember correctly) a Trailmaster kit. The builder is
probably in his late thirties/early forties, but he said the kit had
sat in his father's attic for years. It's wood/canvas, looks like
cedar, and he had added ten more ribs to the original three. I haven't
had any luck finding info regarding the manufacturer on the web, and
cross my fingers that someone in here might have something to offer in
that respect.

The builder did say he has the original paperwork, but he hasn't been
able to locate it yet. I trust him to find it if it still exists; he's
completely straight up. But on the off-chance he never finds it, I'm
starting to look into it cold.

I'd appreciate any help you might offer.

TIA,
Patricia

Try the other canoe/kayak newsgroups
rec.boat.paddle
rec.boat.paddle.touring

There are some others as well but not on the server I use.

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"Roger Martin" ) writes:
Try the other canoe/kayak newsgroups
rec.boat.paddle
rec.boat.paddle.touring

that's "boats" in the middle of the above, just like in rec.boats.building

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On 25 Mar 2004 20:05:11 -0800, (Dr. P) wrote:

Hello, all -

I'm hoping y'all can help me out. I have acquired a 14' canoe built
from (if I remember correctly) a Trailmaster kit. The builder is
probably in his late thirties/early forties, but he said the kit had
sat in his father's attic for years. It's wood/canvas, looks like
cedar, and he had added ten more ribs to the original three. I haven't
had any luck finding info regarding the manufacturer on the web, and
cross my fingers that someone in here might have something to offer in
that respect.

The builder did say he has the original paperwork, but he hasn't been
able to locate it yet. I trust him to find it if it still exists; he's
completely straight up. But on the off-chance he never finds it, I'm
starting to look into it cold.

I'd appreciate any help you might offer.

TIA,
Patricia

Trailmasters was a early 60,s to mid 70,s kit. If I remeber correct
they were based in everett Wa.
Somewhere Ive seen a archive on them in the form of a advertizement.
If he added more ribs to a SOF canoe most likely the original ones are
broke and he was to lazy to remove them.

Try the Wooden Canoe Heritage Association. They have some very
knowledgable people hnaging around over there. They also have a
discussion Forum to post your question.

http://www.wcha.org/

(Dr. P) wrote in message . com...
Hello, all -

I'm hoping y'all can help me out. I have acquired a 14' canoe built
from (if I remember correctly) a Trailmaster kit. The builder is
probably in his late thirties/early forties, but he said the kit had
sat in his father's attic for years. It's wood/canvas, looks like
cedar, and he had added ten more ribs to the original three. I haven't
had any luck finding info regarding the manufacturer on the web, and
cross my fingers that someone in here might have something to offer in
that respect.

The builder did say he has the original paperwork, but he hasn't been
able to locate it yet. I trust him to find it if it still exists; he's
completely straight up. But on the off-chance he never finds it, I'm
starting to look into it cold.

I'd appreciate any help you might offer.

TIA,
Patricia