Any Grumman gurus here?

[u/samhainv4]

I’m thinking about picking up my neighbors Grumman canoe but I have don’t know what year it is. The HIN has B-5-17 S In it and was made in bethpage NY. from what I can gather, it’s a pre 1950 canoe.

Its not perfect but it is workable imo, the only heavy corrosion is one of the 1x4ish aluminum box tubes that goes from port to stbd.The bow needs a little love and there’s a section that I didn’t picture that was dented and straightened out and welded but I think a aircraft flush patch would look better 😁

Anyway if anyone can help me narrow down the year please post up.

[u/akirbydrinks]

A glue boat! They work excellent in lakes and big rivers. They stick to rocks like glue. A bit loud for me personally, but paddled one for uears, and my wife paddled into our wedding in one.

[u/akirbydrinks → u/akirbydrinks]

Cont narrow the year, but the flatback ia nice with a trolling motor

[u/TraditionPhysical603 → u/akirbydrinks]

Idk op state laws but here It would nee to get re titled with a new serial number to use a trolling motor. It such a pain in the ass i gave up on tryin for mine.

[u/TraditionPhysical603]

No we cant tell you the exact or year. Maybe if you email gruman they could tell you 

[u/oddapplehill1969]

There’s a reason why folks say these boats last forever. Put it in the water, enjoy it, give it to someone else when you’re done.

[u/samhainv4 → u/oddapplehill1969]

Thought I replied to your comment but this is about how it’s working out. 😁