Our research has determined that this boat was built up on the St. Lawrence Seaway circa 1890's and is referred to as a row sail. The boat is presently under restoration .  She is 17' long.48''beam, double ended sailboat with a leaded drop keel...There is a 3 stepped mast forward and 1 mast in the stern deck (bowdish style)...There are two sets of oar locks that are fastened with square headed screws which leads us to believe that the boat was built on the Canada side...The decking is mahogany strips much like the early disappearing propeller boats or as they are better known as dispro's.The hull is cedar with a oak coaming and a fir floor...
The rudder is set-up with a line that runs along the deck which allows for steerage from any position in the boat...
The hardware is all brass and looks to be correct....We have not found any makers tags or builders marking..any help in determining the age or maker would help us greatly in the restoration process...
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