T&T: Real Rowboats

[B.]

One of the best wooden rowboats is made in Vercheres, Quebec. Tradition goes
back to the 1850's. I'ts about 700 $US for a 12 ft.

Check : 

http://www.chaloupesvercheres.com/

Web site is bilingual.

Bryan


> I am in exactly the same situation and was considering using a aluminum
> row boat about 12' like a Grumman
> (http://www.marathonboat.com/dura.htm) as a dinghy. They are low
> maintenance, high quality, long lasting, much less expensive then a
> blow up boat, and  able to row for exercise or emergency. I can't think
> of any downside to one but I am very interested in what you folks
> think.
> Thanks
> 
> Dave Hart
> 
> 
> --- "Davignon, Russell" <Russell.Davignon@hitchcock.org> wrote:
> 
>> Have been following the dinghy, Boss Boat, Bullfrog etc debate for a
>> bit.  As I recall someone was using a Lowe 12' aluminum utility skiff
>> as
>> a tender.   Am wondering what the list thinks of this idea.  My
>> current
>> RIB is dying and while stable, it was a wet ride and heavy to
>> manhandle
>> and expensive to replace. Thinking the Lowe is cheap, light (104 lbs)
>> No
>> Air, No paint, No hassle alternative and should carry a good load
>> (400
>> lbs), is rated for a 10 hp outboard so I think my 15 won't really be
>> a
>> problem.
>> 
>>  Comments Please Thanks for the sage advise. Russ Davignon
>> 
> 
> 
> 
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