Chestnut Prospector canoe
The Chestnut Prospector Canoe is a wooden canoe from North America, originally manufactured by the Chestnut Canoe Company since 1905.
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A romantic affair
Beautiful things made by hand carry within them the seeds of their survival. They generate a spark of affection. For some it's sentimental, for some it's the art of the craftsmanship, for some the beauty of the finished boat. People love these things and try hard to ensure they endure. The survival of the wood-canvas canoe (to paraphrase John McPhee) is certainly a matter of the heart; a romantic affair. The economics are unfavorable. In fact, the wood-canvas canoe's most conspicuous asset and advantage is that it's a beautiful piece of art. It's the Shaker rocking chair of outdoor sport - handcrafted, simple, clean, and functional. There's nothing in it that doesn't have to be there, but all of the pieces add up to more than the parts. It works well and looks wonderful doing it.
Lawrence, United States - 14 July 2003
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Functional beauty
Functional beauty in wood and canvas, or kevlar and graphite. The ultimate design; old, never bettered.
Jane, Canada - 02 September 2002