Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Gear Forum :: Identify Blackhawk Canoe
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lab16 |
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jcavenagh |
He has a whole library of old boat info. Or you can contact him directly from his profile.... |
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lab16 |
I would like to sell it, since I am not using it, however, I would like some information before I make that decision. My best measurement (measuring alone) is gunwales at from bow to stern: 14' 8" Width at centerline: 26.5" Serial number ends with: M83M, which I believe indicates it was built in 1983 Here is a photo: |
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ChrisM |
Based on your measurements and the visual shape of the canoe, that should be a Covenant, the big sibling to the Proem, designed by Pat Moore.. A very pretty canoe. Blackhawk didn’t really make any “racing” canoes to my knowledge, the Phil (the owner) had his hand in a lot of projects, both his own and contracting for others such as gunwale work he did for another manufacturer (don’t remember who, a coworker of mine is a former Blackhawk employee who remembers a lot of odd jobs). That being said, from what I’ve heard I’d put your Covenant on the “quicker” side of Blackhawk’s line, it’s one that I definitely would like to get some water time in. It’s still one of my favorite looking canoes. Disclaimer, most of my “knowledge” is gained from a lot of reading, I’m just repeating what I’ve learned from others more qualified on the matter. But, I do love Blackhawks despite only paddling and owning one model so far. Interesting designs, good workmanship, and a really neat era in “modern” canoe history. |
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lab16 |
It will be for sale soon, if anyone might be interested. It does have some flaws that I will document for anyone who would consider buying it. It is in Croswell, MI. Again, thank you all for your quick assistance. |
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ChrisM |
The Proem and Covenant I believe were #1 and #2 designs for this style concept. I’ve read they were dropped when Pat Moore moved on to designing and building the Reverie series on his own. I think the Covenant was listed at 14’9”, so very similar to what you measured. Keep in mind that what you measured, what Phil measured, and what was actually listed could all be valid numbers. His dimensions seemingly changed slightly based to time of year boat was made as well as who may have helped build it, among any other variable you can think of. A much more eccentric time in canoe history. |