Lowell Salisbury Point Rowing Skiff

This design was developed by the Boat Shop in the 1860’s for recreational use on the river. The boat is the original design which was built up until the mid-1920s, when outboard motors became widely available. The use of outboards required some modifications in the design, i.e. a broader bottom aft and fuller section forward, and is now known as our Merrimack Rowing Skiff. Now that recreational rowing is returning to popularity, this lovely rowing skiff is again being built from its original patterns and is rapidly gaining in use. It is a very seaworthy boat to row, safer and more stable for family use than the canoe. We will also equip them for sailing with a sprit or lug rig.

Copper and bronze fastenings, epoxy sealed garboards and bottoms and a pair of bronze oarlocks are standard.

Since all Lowell boats are handmade from patterns, dimensions are approximate. We reserve the right to alter our specifications when appropriate without prior notice. All boats are painted inside and out with three coats of quality marine paint in our standard colors: white outside, Amesbury Green or Ocean Gray inside. Optional colors are available at no additional cost.

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