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Skiffs – Versatile Small Boats
Boats of simple design have consistently turned up in archeological findings. The Indus civilization demonstrates the use of boats to transport goods by river. Those were without masts or sail, so would not have been suitable for sea travel. One, though, was discovered with a socket for a mast and eyeholes for rigging, so giving evidence of some sea travel in this era.
Boats have always been used for travel, even commuter travel. For instance there is example of the gondolas of Venice, and the commuter or sightseeing routes between and around the islands of Hong Kong. New York’s City’s Staten Island ferry to Lower Manhatten is another case in point.
The word Skiff has a general meaning in that it refers to a variety of small boats. In different locations, it has a more specific meaning. American usage tends to refer to a small boat for sea fishing. Traditionally, as with almost all small boats, they were made out of wood. They can be a small flat-bottomed open boat with a pointed bow and a flat stern. This type was favored by inland fishermen.
They have undergone various shape changes, depending on the circumstances of the time and the purpose for their use. They can be powered by oar, sail or motor though today outboard motors are the most popular means of powering them.
For the purposes of competition sailing, a skiff is considered to be a high performing dinghy. Some experts feel that this type of skiff is the hardest of all dinghies to sail because they have a narrow hull compared to the sail area which they can carry. In particular this applied to the 12′ skiff.
Australia has produced the 18′ skiff. It is the fastest class of sailing skiff, considered by some to be hard to sail, but once mastered, well worth the effort. You need to be very aware of your surroundings and to have very fast reflexes to handle the changes which can occur so suddenly while under sail, with this particular boat.
However, not all skiffs are built for sailing purposes. Some are built for the purpose of transport whether it be lake or other. They can be also be used as guide boats. Some of these are fitted with rod holders to switch their use to fishing if the mood should take the owner.
To view some skiffs, both rigid and inflatable visit the website below. On the right hand side menu you can also find boat plans which contain plans to build your own skiff.
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