The flat-bottomed or “flatiron” skiff is one of the cross-planked flat-bottomed skiffs that include the sharpies once widely used in the United States. This particular skiff is 18′ LOA, was built in 2012 and has only been in the water a handful of times. She is in perfect condition requiring only standard bright work maintenance to be showroom quality.
She is built with ¾″ cypress for the planking and long-leaf “heart” pine for the framing, bottom planking, chine logs, keelson, skeg and rudder. Live oak was used for the centerboard, tiller, blocks and cleats. The spars and bowsprit are of heart-pine and clear Douglas fir. The bottom is doubled planked with ½″ pine on staggered joints with a layer of muslin with “Dolphinite” bedding compound in between layers.
This amazingly well built boat is valued at over $15,000. However, she can be had for pennies on the dollar and will be won by the first reasonable offer. This is your opportunity to get a supremely constructed historical classic without having to pay some out of reach construction price. I have this and my power boat for sale. Once one goes, the other is off the market! Call now!
