The Uncle Gabe Skiff, designed by Sam Rabl and built by Rick Johnson with assistance from Doryman, made it's debut in the sunshine of an April afternoon.
A great all around boat. And it's an easy boat to build, too!
This is the skiff Doryman rowed out to the buoy and back, remember that story? There is no doubt this boat needs a sail rig. Since I'm a co-builder, I'll just have to get on it, eh?
Lou takes Sam for a ride. Pretty good deal for Sam, don't you think?
I think Lou is having fun, too!
We fiberglassed the outside of the hull for durability and added a skeg made of Iron Wood to improve tracking.
The boss is watching. Get to work, slacker!
Just before the show, the skiff was in the shop for last minute details. Rick Johnson, Master Shipwright, gives her some pretty finish trim.
This boat is intended for kids who have never handled a boat before, so it needs to take everything they give.
Notice that Rick's sign for his shop is inside the shop! (click on image to enlarge)
That's what I like about my friend.
As yet unnamed, this skiff has been built over the last year by volunteers as a donation to the nascent kid's rowing program at the Port of Toledo, Oregon. With funding for materials from the Depoe Bay Boat Foundation and the Port of Toledo.
The kid's rowing program; a prospective future project for Doryman.......
Please see previous posts about building the Uncle Gabe skiff, a design by Sam Rabl.
