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canoe value #6557716
06/17/19 08:13 PM
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Trying to get a ballpark value, mid 60's grumman 15' double ender, this one was when they used the heavier gauge aluminum.
No dents, leaks, great condition, original aluminum (no paint).
I see prices from $50 to over $1,000, no rhyme or reason for the disparity.
I bought this new in a family purchase, I'm the only family left and I won't be using it anymore.

Not looking for a home run, just a reasonable amount that someone would go for...Seems cheap kayaks rule nowadays,
Thanks guys....

Re: canoe value [Re: gcs] #6557723
06/17/19 08:27 PM
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Seen a Grumman 17 footer on craigslist asking price $550 not sure of the year.
Start price out high you can always come down on the price

Re: canoe value [Re: gcs] #6557755
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Grumman was the top of the line back in the day. The biggest downside was their weight. I had a fifteen foot square end that I trapped beaver out of one spring, and after carrying all the beaver to the truck, I could barely get that sucker on the roof rack at the end of the day! I sold it and actually made money on it, but have used an old 13 ft Monarch that I bought when I came home from Nam, ever since. I liked the quality of the grumman, but the monarch was at least 25 lbs lighter. That said, I would ask at least 500 starting out, you can always come down!


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Re: canoe value [Re: gcs] #6557760
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I agree with Lee. I have a 19' Grumman square stern that I paid $800 for in 1979. I think I could still get that same amount for it today


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Re: canoe value [Re: gcs] #6557768
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I think that boat should bring $6-650, but only if you have market for it, on or near popular water- it would sell quicker at $300. I'd probably drive a ways to get it at $300 and I have a canoe now that I don't use. A new Osagian 15' sells for ~$1000 for a comparison.

Re: canoe value [Re: white17] #6557769
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Originally Posted by white17
I agree with Lee. I have a 19' Grumman square stern that I paid $800 for in 1979. I think I could still get that same amount for it today


Your missing out a Grand on the price White...

That 15' should go 500$ to someone in the know. but start at 800$ and you can send me the extra 300$

Re: canoe value [Re: gcs] #6557793
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Around here, in good condition $400-$500. I bought a 17' aluminum grumman used when I was 15 with money I had earned working one summer. A friend and I canoe-camped all over NJ and PA for several summers. It was a great canoe. We put a lot of dings and dents in it and banged a few dents out with rocks, logs, or whatever we could find in the woods. I gave it to my nephew a few years ago and he's still using it. The older aluminum canoes could take a beating.


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Re: canoe value [Re: gcs] #6557798
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Not sure on Grumman but I purchased a used Osage Osagian Classic in 2013 for $200. It was in very good condition and I purchased it in the fall. Been very happy with it.


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Re: canoe value [Re: gcs] #6557801
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No dents, leaks, great condition, original aluminum (no paint).

Re: canoe value [Re: Northof50] #6557808
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Originally Posted by Northof50
Originally Posted by white17
I agree with Lee. I have a 19' Grumman square stern that I paid $800 for in 1979. I think I could still get that same amount for it today


Your missing out a Grand on the price White...

That 15' should go 500$ to someone in the know. but start at 800$ and you can send me the extra 300$



Probably..........but what does the freight cost to get it out of here ?? I'll keep it at any price smile


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Re: canoe value [Re: gcs] #6557866
06/18/19 12:21 AM
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I have one , I would think $500 is in the ball park.

Re: canoe value [Re: gcs] #6557871
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how bad do you want to stop storing it , that seems to be the driving force in price.

while you might get 500 for it and that might be very fair

you will move it faster at 300

some looking on facebook market place there are a glut of canoes in nice looking shape for 300 old towns and mad rivers

there is a clean looking 17 foot aluminum gunman for 324 with paddles and portage yoke , garage hangers , car top mounting foam and straps

canoe markets seem to be regional to some extent.


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Re: canoe value [Re: GREENCOUNTYPETE] #6557974
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Originally Posted by GREENCOUNTYPETE
how bad do you want to stop storing it , that seems to be the driving force in price.

while you might get 500 for it and that might be very fair

you will move it faster at 300

some looking on facebook market place there are a glut of canoes in nice looking shape for 300 old towns and mad rivers

there is a clean looking 17 foot aluminum gunman for 324 with paddles and portage yoke , garage hangers , car top mounting foam and straps

canoe markets seem to be regional to some extent.

old town and mad rivers are junk compared to Grummans.


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Re: canoe value [Re: gcs] #6558001
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I just saw a 70s era 17' Grumman on Facebook marketplace for $600 in central Wisconsin. Tons of canoes for sale nowadays. Tough to get top dollar with a flooded market.

Re: canoe value [Re: gcs] #6558006
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Seems like most used aluminum canoes are 16 to 17 feet long, shorter ones not so much. While I have 3 the one I use now is 10.5 feet long with a square stern. It's 38 inches wide and I can stand up in it and use a push pole, it weighs 47 lbs.

Re: canoe value [Re: tlguy] #6558045
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Originally Posted by tlguy
I just saw a 70s era 17' Grumman on Facebook marketplace for $600 in central Wisconsin. Tons of canoes for sale nowadays. Tough to get top dollar with a flooded market.


I think everyone has inherited grandpa's old canoe and wants to sell it so they can buy kayaks.

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Old kawartha has held up to trapping very well.It is a 14 footer,fairly light for a fibreglass canoe and tough.It paddles pretty good on medium water and rivers,but is not as stable or light as the sportspal.It is a good canoe for working out of the truck but a bit heavy for the 4 wheeler,although I can transport it on the bike. [Linked Image]

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Re: canoe value [Re: gcs] #6558135
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I am a Kayak fan myself. Make sure you buy a good quality kayak. I always seem to get stuck with the junk one.


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Re: canoe value [Re: run] #6558165
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Originally Posted by run
I am a Kayak fan myself. Make sure you buy a good quality kayak. I always seem to get stuck with the junk one.

Buy a canoe and it would solve your kayak problems.

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