Wabasha canoe info sought

Advice
#1
-- Last Updated: Oct-27-05 5:39 PM EST --

29 years ago a buddy asked if he could store his new canoe in my barn. I haven't seen him since. I am looking to sell the canoe, but have no idea of its value. The company, from Wabasha, MN, is out of business as far as I can tell. Here is what I have:

Wabasha Dolphin Squaw 17' Flatbottom Fiberglass Canoe
Manufactured by Dolphin Products, Inc. in Wabasha, Minn.
1976 Bicentennial Edition - Red, White, & Blue
2' high at each end
3' wide in center
Unless he put it in the water 29 years ago, this canoe has never been wet.
I have pictures that I could e-mail.




#2

Wabash canoes
I believe was Ted Bell’s first canoe company. Contact Bell canoe and they might be able to give you leads/info on that boat.

#3

That was Wabash Valley canoes
Not Wabasha canoes.

#4

Not Wabash
No, it clearly says Wabasha, Minnesota.

#5

Wabash Valley
was based in Crawfordsville, IN.



Look for a Hull Identification Number.



The first three digits indicate the manufacturer.

#6

Hull Number
I could not locate any hull number, but the tag inside the bow of the canoe says Dolphin Products, Wabasha, Minn.


#7

No HINs in 1976
Unless I’m mistaken the Federal requirement for Hull Identification Numbers - HIN (that blk referred to) didn’t come into effect until 1978. (???). So this boat wouldn’t have ‘em.

#8

November 1 1972
bro

#9

Norb
I stand corrected. Thanks - Randall