How To Identify Grumman Canoe?

The Grumman canoe, a popular recreational vessel, was the first true recreational canoe and is maintenance-free, stable, user-friendly, and relatively cheap. Its lifespan is based on its Certification Date and Model Year of 1975 with the month of build (February). The canoes are handcrafted and begin with hull halves formed on a cold die press from an aluminum alloy sheet, then heat-hardened to a T-6 temper to increase mechanical strength and reduce weight.

The canoe weighs in at only 58 pounds, making it easy to car-topped or portaged into remote waters. Popular with anglers, sportsmen, and paddlers, it is easy to car-top or portage into remote waters. The first three characters of the Hull Identification Number (boat VIN) affixed to the transom of the boat hull designate the manufacturer of the boat.

The 15 foot Grumman canoe weighs 54.3 pounds, which is fairly light as Grummans go. The C stands for canoe (opposed to boat), while the 5 is for.050 hull thickness (standard thickness). The 15 is the canoe’s size.

Grumman Boats is at the top of the ID plate, followed by Model G-15 and the serial number. The canoe has a 5-obliter engine, a maximum capacity of 4 persons at 150 pounds, and a maximum speed of 720 lbs. The canoe has a Certification Date of and a Model Year of 1975 with the month of build (February).

How do you identify an old canoe?

How do I find a serial number on an old wooden canoe or boat?. Many old wooden canoes and boats have a serial number on both inside stems and a decal or tag with the manufacturer’s logo on the bow deck. The number is usually stamped on the top of the lower part of the stems. The inside stems are the long curved pieces of wood that form the ends of the…

Tilly,Kevin Martin in New Hampshire builds new canoes on the original Kingsbury moulds. He is listed in the Builders Directory referenced by Benson above. He may be a resource for you. You have a great canoe. Good luck with the restoration.Jim C.

What are the two types of canoes?

There are two main forms of the canoe. The modern recreational or sport Canadian canoe is open from end to end; it is propelled with a paddle having a single blade. The kayak has a covered deck with a well, or cockpit, into which the paddler snugly fits; it is propelled with a double-bladed paddle. Other boats sometimes called canoes include the dugout (a shaped and hollowed-out log), or pirogue.

Columbus recorded the word canoa as that used by West Indians to describe their pirogue-like boats. The earliest canoes had light frames of wood or, for the Eskimo kayak, whalebone covered by tightly stretched bark of trees (usually birch, occasionally elm) or animal skins (the kayak). Others were made from pieces of bark sewed together with roots and caulked with resin; sheathing and ribs were pressed into the sheet of bark, which was hung from a gunwale temporarily supported by stakes. The birchbark canoe was first used by the Algonquin Indians in what is now the northeastern part of the United States and adjacent Canada, and its use passed westward. Such canoes were used for carrying goods, hunters, fishermen, and warriors. The craft varied in length from about 4.5 metres (15 feet)—6 metres (20 feet) being most common—to about 30 metres (100 feet) in length for some war canoes; sometimes as many as 20 paddlers were employed. The dugout was used by Indians in what is now the southeastern United States and along the Pacific coast as far north as modern Canada, as well as by peoples in Africa, New Zealand, and elsewhere in the Pacific. For use in the open sea, canoes were fitted with outriggers, or pairs of canoes were linked by spars (see catamaran). The early French missionaries and explorers in northern North America used birchbark canoes, as did the voyageurs and others later engaged in the fur trade, which required relatively large canoes.

Modern sport and recreation canoes are of varying size but are usually about 4.5–6 metres (15–20 feet) in length and about 85 cm (33 inches) in breadth. Depth is about 30 to 36 cm (12 to 14 inches), with the ends rising slightly higher. Canoes are made of wood, canvas over wood frames, aluminum, molded plastic, fibreglass, or synthetic fibre composites. The optimum material for canoe construction varies by the intended usage of the craft. Fibre composite canoes constructed of materials such as Kevlar offer excellent durability with minimal weight, making them well suited for canoe camping that requires numerous portages. Aluminum and molded plastic canoes are highly impact resistant and are used primarily on rivers where possible collisions with rocks and other submerged objects might damage a fibreglass canoe. Some canoes are designed or adapted to be propelled by a sail, and some aluminum and molded plastic canoes are made with square sterns to accommodate outboard motors. The introduction of the faltboat (German: Faltboot, “folding boat”) early in the 20th century greatly extended the use of the kayak for canoeists who did not live near water but who could easily transport the folded craft to water.

How stable is a Grumman canoe?

Once we slide the canoe down to the water it behaves well, and the wide bottom and full ends offer excellent stability. I can easily get aboard over the side. With the long waterline and keel the Double-Ender tracks straight and makes paddling easy; we have seen up to 3 knots without really trying. The canoe tracks straight until the wind picks up; it will start drifting to leeward when the wind abeam is more than 8 knots or so. With higher winds, trim becomes an issue.

For a solo paddler to get reasonable trim, a good option is to sit backward on the forward thwart and paddle stern first. The new bow is slightly elevated.

A single paddler can then kneel forward of the stern seat or place some form of ballast up front to lower the bow. Another trick for a solo paddler is to row the canoe stern-first from the bow seat to help get the balance closer to amidships. However, a bit of bow-up trim can be helpful to take advantage of a stern breeze. In choppy water the canoe rides dry, and in small following waves never once have we felt that the canoe was in danger of broaching. Our canoe has capsized only once, when Audrey’s father mistimed jumping aboard during a beach launch.

What is a Grumman canoe?

For many paddlers, this is the canoe that first introduced them to paddle sports. Durable. Reliable. Stable. Zero-maintenance and only 69 pounds, the Grumman® 15-foot canoe is hand-crafted from a special age-hardened, stretch-formed aluminum alloy with added ribs, thwarts, and gunwales for extra rigidity and stiffness. More than indestructible, the arched hull and keel also provide the perfect blend of stability, tracking, and performance for first-time beginners to experienced wilderness and river trippers.

Let the canoe that has been trusted by families, adventurers, outfitters, and summer campers for 75 + years guide you on your next water adventure.

Trust the canoe that has been guiding wilderness and family quiet water and river canoe trips for over 75 years. The longest of Grumman’s three double-ended canoes, this is perfect for carrying extra paddlers and gear on extended trips and adventures. Durable and rugged, this boat is designed to glide farther and track straighter but still be indestructible and maintenance-free. No wilderness trip is too long for the Grumman 1750C.

What makes a canoe unstable?

Canoe hulls are made in many shapes. A round hull will be very fast, but it will lack stability and have a low carrying capacity. A canoe with a perfectly flat hull will have great initial stability but a low cruising speed. Flat hulls tend to be hard to control in rough water. What felt steady on flat water seems to take on “a mind of its own” when the conditions are rough.

A shallow arch hull will be quick to paddle, it will offer good stability and be predictable. If a canoe requires more initial stability, the arch will be flattened out slightly. If more speed is required, it will be made longer.

A canoe’s maneuverability is influenced by its rocker. Increased rocker in a canoe allows the ends to rise easier when meeting waves. Canoes with no rocker (flat keel lines) track straight, but are very hard to maneuver.

How do I identify my canoe?

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). Newer canoes and kayaks often have a sticker placed next to the HIN that gives the vessel’s serial number.

• Is a 12-digit serial number that uniquely identifies a vessel.
• Is usually stamped or embossed on the starboard side at the stern of the hull. However, the location may vary.

Who manufactures Grumman canoes?

In 1996, a group of former Grumman managers and investors formed the Marathon Boat Group to purchase the canoe and boat operation from O.M.C. and resumed production of Marathon canoes, identical in every respect to the legendary Grummans.

In the summer of 2000, we reached a licensing agreement between Northrop Grumman and Marathon Boat Group. The name Grumman is once again back on the canoes where it always belonged.

In 2008 the company decided to start making pontoon boats again after about a two-decade absence.

Where is the serial number on a grumman canoe?

All canoes and kayaks manufactured after 1972 are required to have a Hull Identification Number. There should be an aluminum plate on the bow with the manufacture info and a hull ID # near the stern. It looks like yours has been painted several times so it could have been removed or it was made before 1972.

Here’s a link with more info. forums.paddling.com/discussion/… n-the-boat.

What is the most stable canoe?

Shorter, wider hulled canoes are typically more maneuverable and have better initial stability. Often they have flat bottoms with a harder chine which makes them perfect for small ponds and protected waters. Typically a boat with high initial stability does not have adequate secondary stability to handle anything but very flat, calm water. Canoes of this design are referred to as sporting canoes. Birding, hunting, and fishing are typical activities that can best utilize a sporting canoe. Because of their high initial stability and poor secondary stability, a sporting canoe is a poor choice for rivers and large lakes where waves, currents, wind may be present.

Most customers will look for one boat that can be paddled with ease in different environments. For example, you may want a canoe that can be paddled both tandem and solo. You also may want a boat that can handle large, open lakes and whitewater rivers. Furthermore, you may decide you want a boat that is stable enough initially to make it a good hunting and fishing canoe. Your challenge is to start asking yourself questions about what type of paddling I really want to do and where will I PRIMARILY use my canoe. Keep in mind that one canoe CANNOT do it all. Make your selection based on where you will PRIMARILY use the boat and in what capacity. Our job at Great Outdoor Provision Co. is to help you find the best canoe for your primary use and to make sure you get the best value for your purchase.?

When did Grumman stop making boats?

By the mid-1980s, Grumman was cranking out over 50 canoes a day and employed over 200 Long Islanders just to keep up with demand. An American company called Outboard Marine Corp acquired the division in 1990, and produced the last Grumman canoe at the Bethpage factory in 1996. Soon after, production was moved to the Cortland County town of Marathon, New York.

By this time, Grumman aerospace had merged with Northrop to form Northrop-Grumman. Outboard Marine came to an agreement with Northrop Grumman to keep on using the iconic Grumman name on their products for a nominal licensing fee every year. Today, genuine Long Island produced Grumman Canoes are sought after collector’s items that are as capable as they are valuable. It sure beats a dingy, wooden boat.

Where is Grumman made?

Defining Possible in Bethpage, New York. Bethpage has served as a vital location throughout the history of Northrop Grumman as the production site for projects like the Apollo Lunar Module and F-14 Tomcat. Today, Northrop Grumman employees build on the site’s history of innovation. There, we are forging new paths dedicated to the design, development, production and program management of advanced electronic attack systems, as well as to the research and development of future electronic warfare, maritime and tactical systems that enhance national security.

“I work with amazingly bright and creative colleagues on extraordinary global security solutions that are ‘trailblazing’ for mission critical operations. My deep feelings of pride and the relentless pursuit to drive quality, innovation and excellence into all the systems we bring to market, is a constant motivator and ‘why we do what we do.'”

“I enjoy the people I work with. They are bright, motivated, and committed to getting things right and providing top capabilities. Working here also provides me the opportunity for service. Service to my Country through our Government Customers, and service to my community through our volunteer efforts such as the USO.”

When did Grumman go out of business?

GrummanIndustryAircraft; aircraft parts and equipment; data processing and preparation; search and navigation equipment; truck and bus bodies; electrical equipment and suppliesFoundedDecember 6, 1929FoundersLeroy Grumman Edmund Ward Poor William T. Schwendler Jake SwirbulDefunctApril 4, 1994FateMerged with Northrop.

• Leroy Grumman
• Edmund Ward Poor
• William T. Schwendler
• Jake Swirbul

• Thomas J. Kelly
• Corwin H. Meyer
• David Thurston
• George F. Titterton

• Grumman F4F Wildcat
• Grumman F6F Hellcat
• Grumman TBF Avenger
• Grumman A-6 Intruder
• Grumman F-14 Tomcat
• Apollo Lunar Module
• Grumman LLV