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Similar to an outer stem it saves having to cut a rabbet if you were using a harpin.

Right turn Clyde

Same thing when searching for sneakboxes or duck boats. Rick Lathrop

I agree it looks like a Bill Simonsen. I enjoy seeing the different photos. Many have made it into my folder of ideas for the Widgeon. I was just thinking about the prop for the oarlocks and here is perfect photo of the divot for the prop to fit into. Thank you for posting. Rick Lathrop

Steve, Interesting approach. I have seen the bending form similar to that in the Rudder plans for building a sneakbox. SJ, Do you predrill prior to nailing? Overkill but I predrill prior to nailing to try to prevent splitting. Rick Lathrop

SJ, I think the jink in the plans is due to the curvature of the bottom planking. In Widgeon he has mold 1 tapered to accommodate the bend. Also since the bow and the molds 1 & 2 are closer spaced you need to take into account the curvature of the bottom. The planksat the rear of the boat...

Enjoying watching the build. Will you be using plastic nails to attach strips? Biggest issue I have with local mills for AWC is most don’t have lengths needed. I use Schaier Brothers Sawmill in Egg Harbor for my AWC needs.

SJ, Have you checked shipping with Chesapeake Light Craft in Annapolis? Shipping may not be as bad since you are in Connecticut. Rick

Are you the current owner? I posted the FB listing under seen elsewhere.

Eric, Sportsmen of all types have been dealing with the stereotypes for years. The camera loves to reinforce all the negative stereotypes to generate views. Organizations like Tread Lightly and others work to improve the image. Years ago my state rights group instructed members not to show...

Steve, The deck was fiberglassed with 6oz cloth and 3 coats of epoxy. Yes, I fastened the shoe molding with screws. I preferred screws over ring shank nails to get the shoe molding to bed against the coaming sides. Trying to nail into position against the coaming sides risked driving the...

I was wondering why the skeg was radiused instead of straight like most small boats. I thought it was for motor clearance.

Richard Lathrop submitted a new resource: Painting bottom, rub rails. cockpit coaming, and decoy rack - paint, widgeon, sneakbox, coaming, rub rail, decoy rack Read more about this resource...

The next step was to install the skeg on the bottom. Following plans, one was fashioned out of white oak. I also decided to add an external strip to protect the keel. After this was completed the bottom of the boat was sanded and given 3 coats of paint. The boat was turned over and work on...

The Onedia County Historical Society has some photos of the Dukbak factory floor.

Unless a local university kept copies or has the corporate records I think you are out of luck. This is interesting read though. https://iiif.library.cmu.edu/file/Heinz_box00159_fld00008_bdl0015_doc0003/Heinz_box00159_fld00008_bdl0015_doc0003.pdf

The lines look like a ducker more then a rail bird skiff.

PS a build thread under resources would be good

https://duckboats.net/community/resources/cedar-strip-sneakbox.114/ May want to look at this for inspiration

SJ, Is the featheredge able to be solid like a harpin and the planks inlaid? What type of water depth will you be hunting? Rick Lathrop