Skiff, Rowing
Name/Title
Skiff, RowingEntry/Object ID
2007.022Description
2007.022 Boat Type: Canvas-covered rowboat Builder: Old Town Canoe Model: Canvas Covered, Double end boat Length: 16' Beam: Date Built: 1922 Serial No. 68324 1922 Old Town "Canvas-Covered, double-ended boat", dark green hull, serial #68324. with one pair oars, patent oarlocks. Original advertisement states (paraphrased): the canvas covering keeps out water, one does not need to first swell the wood to make the hull water tight. Made from cedar ribs and planking, makes light to carry. Width and flatness of floor assures steadiness. The depth gives ample capacity and freeboard. It's a good practical, comfortable, family boat... Paddles can be used as well as oars. The shallow draft offers exceedingly slight resistance to the water, making it an easy boat for women and children to handle. Ideal for fishing. Regular equipment includes: Rudder, 4 seats, 2 back rests, 1 pair swivel Rowlocks attached, 1 extra pair Sockets attached, Keel and Outside stems. Stock color dark green. 1930 original cost: $93 or $83 depending on grade. Purchased at Auction in either 1997 or 2001 by Gil Schmidt, donated to Museum 2007. JMP 3/31/2010Collection
BoatsAcquisition
Accession
2007.022Source or Donor
Schmidt, GilAcquisition Method
GiftMade/Created
Manufacturer
Old Town Canoe CompanyDate made
1922Edition
Model: Double End BoatNotes
Propulsion: OarLocation
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Rack OBuilding
*Don Doebler Collections Storage FacilityBartlett Point Barn 4
*Don Doebler Collections Storage Facility