CHESTNUT CANOE CRONJE MODEL Wood and Canvas Canoe 17FT Like Old Town

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CHESTNUT Wood and Canvas Canoe 17FT Like Old Town.  This beauty is from about 1970.  It is the Cronje model.  I recently bought it from the original owner but need to sell it to raise funds to buy an Adirondak Guide boat.
The canoe was restored about 20 years ago by boat builder William Clements in Billerica MA and not used since.  The Chestnut canoes are made in Canada and have a longe heritage as excellent canoes well made for years of service.
I have all the original records on the boat that will be included in the sale.
Cronje 17′
part of the Cruiser Series
17' x 35" x  12"  length, beam, depth
650 lb capacity
75 lbs net weight
The Chestnut Canoe Company designed the Cronje to be a fast, reliable canoe for people who have a destination in mind. The design is rich in history and is a very able performer. Our reproduction of this venerable canoe retains both the paddling characteristics and the tradition of the original.
The Cronje is ideally suited to paddlers who want to challenge big, open water by covering distance with ease. Fast lines and excellent tracking make it a joy to use. Cargo capacity isn’t compromised for speed and the canoe handles well both with a load and empty. Its lower profile means less wind drag on the water and lower weight on the portage trail. The Cronje is most at home in landscapes with large open lakes like the famed Boundary Waters or Algonquin Park.
Made in Canada