"Goddess" 1957 16 ft. Peterborough Venus
Acquired in the summer of 2005 by Wayne and Beverley Theriault in Apsley, Ontario, this beautiful little Peterborough will be their next project to tackle, adding to their fleet of Peterboroughs!
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Original condition - as purchased
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This excellent find was manufactured in Peterborough in l954 and was shipped to Ohio and sold to a marina there. It was bought by an Ohio resident who would bring the boat back to the Kawarthas during the summer. After this gentleman passed, his son and grandson were hoping to keep it but the son's health became too limiting for boating. The grandson has gone into antique cars and did not have room for the boat, so the boat has now come back to the Kawarthas where it originally started.
The Theriaults are only the second owners and are in the middle of restoring the boat to its original condition. The seats have been reupholstered and the wood is now is the process of being totally refinished. The canvas top should be ready for this summer. The motor is a 1956 30 hp Johnson and was in excellent condition.
The boat sits very low in the water and provides a wonderful ride. It has become a favourite of ours and we are looking forward to having it in the water this summer fully restored.
Shown here before restoration, in original condition on May 20, 2006 at the re-opening of the Lakefield wharf
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Wayne has her all stripped, now she's ready to get a West System Bottom
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Epoxy bottom continues at the Association's Spring 2007 Workshop
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Making her 'water debut' at Lindsay's 150th Anniversary June 2007
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On display at the Association's "Guys in Their Garages" Tour - September 22, 2007. New canopy roof, refurbished motor !
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