Parked up on the ramp at Renton was what appeared to me to be a de Havilland Canada Beaver on floats. However, it looked different to every other Beaver I have seen. This one seemed to have a fun that was cut right down. Initially I figured it needed a repair but then I realized that there was a large dorsal extension to the fin. This would compensate to some extent to the missing top but whether it is a good configuration, I can’t say. It didn’t look good to me but it looked airworthy so maybe it flies fine? Has anyone seen more about this and can share with me some of the history?
It’s not a Beaver, Rob, it’s a Canadian homebuilt called a Murphy Moose. Obviously based on the Beaver, it’s quite a bit smaller and is powered by a Russian radial. This one seems to split its time between Renton and Kenmore.
Interesting. Thanks for the info David. Given how much it looks like a Beaver, it’s interesting that they went for such a different fin shape. Good to know!