Thank you guys. The fellar who had it on auction said he bought it at one year old from a Soldier. then he has only used it about 6 times and it has been in his garage for the past years, in all totalling 15 years including the year old from the soldier. I cant wait to get it. I have always loved canoes and especially the coleman brand. I had a fiberglass coleman back in Oklahoma and I used to do many float trips which were the BOMB. Since I moved to Germany I have been longing to go back in a canoe. They have some funky stuff here and I dont like kyacks at all.

I am glad you canoe pros see what you see cuz that makes me feel confident on the find.

Now my next stupid question, i was at the home DIY store equivalent to Home Depot or Lowes etc. I wnat to build my own trolly or slip wheels. Can you tell me how? I saw the bare wheels and not sure what piece of piping or tubing i need. I bought three garden plastic stools that is elevated off the ground which I will use to rest it on with some foam or styro between the gunwhale and the stools. Then I want to get some home made canoe wheels made. Any ideas? I am a pretty good DIY type of gal.