Southard Skiff #95

Although the builder of this skiff is unknown, Bob Baker guessed that she was built around 1890-1900. Her 1/2" thick top plank is shiplapped into the 1 3/16" lower plank to give a flush outside surface. Side and bottom planking was originally cedar while the transom appears to be maple. She has no frames and was iron-fastened throughout/ The complete lack of frames is interesting, as is the height of the after seat. This skiff has two rowing stations and can carry three adults. "A skiff is a boat for the average anyone to get on the water, for leisure, exercise, fishing, romancing...you name it." RHB "If you build a skiff, you build a fine little 11 foot or so flat bottom friend, companion, tucked up just enough in the stem to carry the extra load." RHB