Peterborough 503

[James Carr]

This Peterborough 503 has a mast ring, mast step and rudder but I didn't find a sail kit with it. Does anyone have a picture of a Peterborough skiff with a sail kit on it? I am curious if leeboards were used with these.

 

[Benson Gray]

The 1909 Peterborough catalog has one without leeboards as shown below. I suspect that the ability to sail upwind will be limited.

Benson

 

[James Carr]

Thanks Benson, I’ve never seen that catalog.

 

[Dan Miller]

Later catalogs indicated it came equipped with a pair of oars, and either a paddle or rudder. I guess we know which yours came with

 

[James Carr]

Based on the logo I believe this one is quite early, before 1910.