Help identify Finger Lakes region guide boat

[Jimbo]

I recently bought this lovely old gal in the Seneca Lake region of New York. I first thought it might be a Rushton, but then learned that there were many makers of such boats in the Finger Lakes region. Any help appreciated.

 

[darkstar]

Looks like a st Lawrence skiff

 

[Chris Woodward]

That decorative deck beam identifies it as a Bellows boat from Chateaugay Lake in Clinton County, NY. Built by either Millard or Cash Bellows in the early 1900s. They were cousins.
https://shatageewoodshistory.wordpress.com/2006/08/16/millard-bellows-boatbuilder/

 

[dtdcanoes]

WOW, Chris.......what a gift to Jim ! I know just how he feels . Dave

 

[Jimbo]

Wow for me too, as I just saw this response to my older question. Thanks all!
I have too many irons in the fire, so if someone out there would like to have a crack at restoring this old gal, feel free to contact me with a reasonable offer or trade. I live in Northern Pennsylvania.

 

[dtdcanoes]

Hi, Jimbo.........I'm just curious as to how you may have made out on the " old gal ". I thought you offered up a very fine old tale of what we come across. I hope someone gets to it. It would make for a fine story in the WCHA publication. Dave