Have a chance to get a 1977 Wenonah canoe. It’s 17 feet. It needs some work like repainting. It’s got molded seats. Is it worth restoring or should I move on to a newer one. This will be my first canoe.

I wouldn't jump into it. If you can, move up at least a bit. Not that early Wenonah canoes were bad. The question would be is it more of a tripping or racing canoe. Model?
Plenty of more modern boats out there pretty cheap. Don't rush into anything that old. Paint? Hmmm. Red flag there... Is it the molded seat the tractor seat?
My opinion is you can get newer stuff about as cheap. Do you have any pictures?

I do but for some reason it’s not loading right

I guess you think it is ugly? Is that why you want to repaint, or is there damage?

If it is cheap enough and seaworthy,,,,,,paddle it and smile when you bounce it off a rock!

I agree that thing really needs paint....

Has the pic been “posterized”?

Ya when I post it, it turns into this

Mick85: "Ya when I post it, it turns into this"

Email it to me,,see if i can post it for you.

Mick85: "Ya when I post it, it turns into this"

Email it to me,,see if i can post it for you.

Hey guys thanks but after seeing more pictures of it, looks to be a lot of spots already patched. Looks like it in pretty tough shape. I think I’m going to pass and keep looking. Thank your for all of your guys help

Mick85: "Hey guys thanks but after seeing more pictures of it, looks to be a lot of spots already patched. Looks like it in pretty tough shape. I think I’m going to pass and keep looking. Thank your for all of your guys help"

Keep looking! I have 5 beautiful canoes and all were bought used for approx 50% of new price. I did have to travel a couple times. It is hard for me to pay for a new canoe and take the chance i won’t like it. Much easier to get money back for the used one by reselling it.

Post what you are looking for in the for sale section. I see people getting help there finding what they want.

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Kind of cool how it came out....very artsy.
CB