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Steve, I really appreciate your input about this boat. I've owned it for a long time and I remain interested in the history of the boat despite the fact that I put it up for sale. Last month I delivered a dugout canoe to the Indiana State Museum and they have tentatively identified it as having...

It DOES look just like the boat in Chuck Huff's avatar! That image shows a design with more striking similarities than any I've seen. I wonder where he obtained the image. I would love to come to the Great Northwest. The weight of the duck boat is somewhere in the neighborhood of 85 lbs.

Lou, It would be just absolutely amazing if somehow your contacts resulted in a positive builder ID; I've been wondering about the subject for years. Thank you. Though I remain clueless, I can't help but feel true admiration for the old guys who had the skills to design and build these boats so...

Hi Lou, Thank you for your thoughtful reply. I visited your website and think it's very nice (excellent first photo, against the snowy backdrop, very striking), not to mention the styling and construction of your boats. I have absolutely no idea who built the duckboat and there are no markings...

As of the time of this posting, bidding has only progressed to $1824: (click link below to view) 1870 Duckboat

I have found it necessary to part with my collection of antique watercraft, including this 1870 Point Pelee Duck Hunting Boat. 1870 Point Pelee Duck Hunting Boat Unusually graceful and sweeping lines... Reminiscent of a 19th Century steam fantail launch Since this duck boat is from the Lake...