Double/Single Man Duck Sculls

[MikeE]

Gentleman: My first go at the site and hope for some assistance as I slowly move through the forum.
First Thank You Aeromarine for reaching out.
I have a Humboldt Bay Scull Boat 2 man for sale. I hope I'm on the right Forum. A little background as I'm 77 yrs young hand have been sculling for well over 60 years in the State of Oregon and Northern CA where these boats originated in Humboldt Bay CA back in the early 1920's.
I was fortunate two have a couple of these original Nellist sculls One was Sold; I have one left. At my age these sculls are a little harder to handle and have decide on selling them and look for a single scull that I'm able to handle.
This unparticular boat was found by me in a Barn in Arcata CA at the age of 15. I have taken care of her and sculled and killed many Ducks, Geese, and Brant out of this Boat. It was a hard sad day finally deciding to sell these sculls but easy when I thought of a younger hunter using and have the thrills, I have received all these years as I'd much rather see some get the use than sit in a shop note being used.
These boats are deadly on the open water. They are low, safe and fast once an individual has learned the art of the scull. I have many more pictures if interested if you would like to see or chat about the Sculls and the fine are of sculling on Ducks and Geese. one picture shows how low these boats are and why they are so deadly on the open water. That picture was taken when I got out of the military in 1971.
Thank you all and great to see these sites availability to chat about Hunting and fishing.

 

[William Reinicke]

First... WELCOME!!! Keep the stories coming on this rig and post more pics.

Second.... Whats the price?

Third.... you have found the right forum sir. Hope you stick around, even after you sell this gorgeous piece.

 

[Eric Patterson]

Mike

Welcome again and thanks for coming onboard. Found in a barn 62 years ago and took good care of it the entire time. That's amazing and a testament to your dedication to the sport. Somehow I hope you find a new owner that will take care of her like you have. I think you are making the right decision to sell. By that I mean you have control of the terms and who it goes to. I collect and restore old working machinery and have seen many shops liquidated by families who knew not what their husband/father had. It would have been much better had they sold them giving them the satisfaction of seeing their beloved items go into the hands of someone who would truly appreciate them instead of somebody who saw the opportunity for a cheap score.

Best of luck and please stick around. We'd love to hear more about your hunting experiences and get your input on topics.

 

[MikeE]

Mr. Reinicke Thank You sir for you reply back.
I did not add a price that I will sell my double scull as I understood that this was not a craigs list and I did not want to have any waves posting boats for sale.
But! being you asked I assume it is ok to give the Price on this double scull and I will add more pictures. I'm asking $4000.00.
This boat is one of 5 that were built, I had two sold one and finally decided it's better in the hands of someone that will continue to get the enjoyment I have had all these many decades.
These sculls are so different than those built on the east coast. I have often wondered about the differences of the sculls as these boats are used in the same manner, but the east coast boats are much larger. My thought was they are sculling big water. we have some pretty big water hear also and you pick your scull days as these boats are extremely low on the water but very safe if it does come up and quarter the swells and you'll be fine.
These sculls are definitely one of a kind and modified after the market days and fiberglass became available.
They are definitely for the dedicated Duck/Goose hunter. There is a lot to learn as it's not just hope in these boats give the oak a couple whips and you're on the birds. Ducks and Geese will teach you a lot if you're paying attention. Bright days, Dark days, Wind, Back drops, water levels on tidal water, the type of birds you're sculling on, are just a few that a dedicated sculler should know to be successful. Sure, there are days that it doesn't matter what the hell you're doing as everything just falls in place but! those days are few and far between.
after 60+ yrs on the water I still learn something every time I go out and now if I don't come home with a limit of what I went after I still can't figure it out so there are also those damn days you wonder what went wrong all and all these boats kill the hell out of ducks and geese and for me it is so sad to see the art of sculling going to the way side of things.
The young generation is closing the doors on the things we cherished growing up. waiting for the weekend to get here because the tides are perfect, and my boat is sitting idle.
It was a new world when I got my first pickup truck a 53 Chevrolet 5 window cruiser LOL. school was out and so was I out in the bay or on the river chasing ducks and geese. Prior was the Sader days because it was up to my dad or granddad to haul me and my boat to the bays or river system so I could hunt. I'm sure many of you all hear remember those times but today I have offered a youngster to go for a boat ride and shoot a duck or two to see what they are missing. I guess those cell phones are a little too important.
But for all of us who see the world a little different there is nothing like killing a limit of big fat drake Mallards or 4 big Canadians, a few nice Sprig (pintails) or just going out for a boat ride to enjoy the day and look over all the Birds and possibly find that hybrid mallard/Spig cross.
Sometimes it's not about just killing Ducks and Geese there is just something special about just being part of it. It isn't just the Ducks and Geese It's those roosters behind a point of a shorthair, that Big Buck or Bull Elk all the things that take our breath away is what keeps us going.
I'm selling my 2-man scull but looking for a little single man Scull something easier to handle as even at the age of 77 I will not quit. This is and will be my life that I so fortunate at this age have enjoyed all my young and adult life.
It's a place like this that makes all those old dreams come back as a young man and now much older with absolute gratification.
Thank You all! MikeE

 

[MikeE]

Mike

Welcome again and thanks for coming onboard. Found in a barn 62 years ago and took good care of it the entire time. That's amazing and a testament to your dedication to the sport. Somehow I hope you find a new owner that will take care of her like you have. I think you are making the right decision to sell. By that I mean you have control of the terms and who it goes to. I collect and restore old working machinery and have seen many shops liquidated by families who knew not what their husband/father had. It would have been much better had they sold them giving them the satisfaction of seeing their beloved items go into the hands of someone who would truly appreciate them instead of somebody who saw the opportunity for a cheap score.

Best of luck and please stick around. We'd love to hear more about your hunting experiences and get your input on topics.

I thank you sir and it is a big reason why I have the price that I have on this Scull. I had 2 of these Nellist originals and sold one as I indicated built right around the same time, but it was still so hard to sell.
It went to a good home and this young man has watched me and we have chatted for years about these sculls. Now he has one and as you indicated its where the boats go and who purchases them. But I thank you for the kind words. MikeE