$525 for a little corner of plywood!

[Dave Hadfield]

Actually, I paid $25 for the piece of 3/4" marine ply, and $500 for the rowboat outside the boatbuilder's shop.

It's a Gielser, construction date unknown.

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[sp_clark]

Re: $525 for a little corner of plywood!

Nice find Dave! You did well getting it away from the boatbuilder for just $500. Luck too having a boatbuilder nearby where you can source stuff like ply.

I recently went looking to source a full sheet of 1/2" BS1088, gave up after learning of shipping costs from distant sellers. One 'local' source (9 hour round trip by car w/trailer) doesn't ship... so I settled for 3 pcs. 2'x4' that can accommodate my cut list; with shipping came to $215... and I'll have to build the boat myself.

Looking forward to seeing pics of your Gielser once you've got her refreshed after such a long nap.

[dutchpp]

Re: $525 for a little corner of plywood!

That's a nice boat!

[Hugh MacD]

Re: $525 for a little corner of plywood!

SCORE! Hope you keep us up to date on your find

[wizbang 13]

Re: $525 for a little corner of plywood!

The boat may be as lucky as you are Dave !

[Breakaway]

Nice shape on that boat! Good luck with her!

Kevin


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[Rich Jones]

Re: $525 for a little corner of plywood!

Very nice!
What is the length and beam?
Will you be spiffing it up to use or to display?

[Larks]

Re: $525 for a little corner of plywood!

That is sweet, 'nice find.

[Ron Williamson]

Re: $525 for a little corner of plywood!

Nice find.
I looked at one of those a couple of years ago.
Yours is in better condition and cheaper.
Call Gieslers
They will have some indicators of the build date.
R

[Dave Hadfield]

Re: $525 for a little corner of plywood!

Thanks. Yes it sure caught my eye as I drove up to his shop.

We'll be restoring it as a recreational rowboat to be used at our cottage. We have pictures of what the watercraft were like there in the days before outboards, but right now there are no examples afloat -- the 2 kt current might have something to do with that

Here's a typical old island postcard from 1915 or so.

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So obviously this Giesler is different, but it is representative.

I don't know the dimensions, but I suspect it's about 15'6", and 46" beam. Fairly burdensome design. I've emailed Geisler about the boat, and they suggested where the data marks may be, but it's probably about 1972.

[Dave Hadfield]

Re: $525 for a little corner of plywood!

Got it home!

I'll clean, survey, and and measure it today.

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[wizbang 13]

Re: $525 for a little corner of plywood!

[Dave Hadfield]

Re: $525 for a little corner of plywood!

Got it home, and off the truck (it took 3 men to put it up), but it's an awkward thing -- much more so than a canoe.

Dimensions are 15'6" long, 47" across the outwales, and 18" deep -- quite a large-capacity boat. Weighs about 100 lbs dry, I guess.

Questions for the WBF group-mind:

1) Does anyone recommend a particular make of dolly or wheel-a-weigh or light hand-trailer? I've never needed one for my canoes, but this one needs something for it's use-pattern here and at the cottage. Reviews?

2) The oarlocks are tapered. The opening at the top is 5/8" or more, but definitely much smaller, 9/16" at the bottom. My initial thought was that the metal had deformed in use, but they're fairly beefy fittings. Is there such a thing as a tapered oarlock? Seems like it would jam.

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[wizbang 13]

Re: $525 for a little corner of plywood!

Those rollocks look way overkill for her.
A set of new bronze ones with the nylon insert would be sweet
well, two sets

[Breakaway]

$525 for a little corner of plywood!

Dave on the dolly, I suggest larger wheels, and definitely pneumatic tires, if rolling over any soft or uneven ground.

Also, find the balance point at which to place the dolly. A 100 lb boat will get heavy quick if you simply place the dolly under the far end.

Of course, placing the boat on the dolly somewhat amidships-ish is cumbersome for one person. It takes some fiddling. But, you will develop your specific routine.

Kevin


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