Help with date, price, and condition old grumman

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#1

Hey folks,

I’m trying to date and price a Grumman canoe. It was my dad’s and he had a stroke and can’t tell me anything about it.

This is what I’ve gathered from googling:

  • The information plate on the boat reads indicates it was built in Bethpage, NY. It appears to follow that it was built between 1944-1952.
  • People suggest calling Marathon to date the boat, but someone said they did and were told that they don’t have the info for boats of this age.
  • it’s a square end which seems less common than the double end, wondering if this would make it worth more, or less, or neither.

There is a fairly large range of what people are asking for used Grummans and I just have no idea where this boat would fit on the continuum.

Also, wondering, what to look for as far as condition. On a quick look I see no significant dings or dents, what else should I look for???

I’m trying to attach pics here, not sure if it’s going to work. Not pictured is an original wood folding seat.

Thanks!
Allegra

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#5

If it has not been in the water for a while, put it in a pond or lake somewhere and check to see if any of the rivets leak. You can easily plug leaks around rivets using unthickened G Flex epoxy should you find any.

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#6

Good condition for its age. The floor boards are cool and nostalgic.
A suitable lake boat and can use a small outboard.
The keel makes it awkward for rivers.
This boat means more to you than anyone else.
It is probably worth around $500- 600 if you can find someone to appreciate it.
Maybe less.