Rollin Thurlow
member since 1980
Can you ID this guide boat. The paint job looks original. There is a number stamped on the face of flat, brass stem bands about 3" from the top of the each stem. "1945". I don't know if that is a date or a serial number. The inside rail appears to be added after it was built but again I could be mistaken. the inside rail, seats and floor rack are held down with steel screw but just about all the other fastenings are brass or bronze. Overall the boat is in very good shape except for the planking laps on both garboards are separated and torn apart. The quality and workmanship of the planking and ribs are excellent.