The project resulted in a new set of plans for this boat and considerable information about rangeley boatbuilding methods. rangeley boats generally were 17' long, intended to be rowed by a guide. this 14'7" boat is better suited to a single or pair of anglers.. Rangeley lakes boat 15' or 17' row boat. this is a copy of a boat built in the rangeley lakes area of northern maine. the lines for this boat are from a boat built by h.n. ellis of rangeley, maine circa 1930.. The rangeley lake boat originated about 1870 for use by professional fishing guides on maine's rangeley lake chain. the hull's fine ends, narrow beam and relatively flat bottom result in a boat that is easily rowed and has ample stability for fishing..
The rangeley boat was used by local guides to carry vacationing city "sports" on fishing trips in search of landlocked salmon and brook trout. a boat that was sturdy, stable enough to carry a load and seaworthy enough to take on the sudden chops that can turn a placid lake into a churning sea in a matter of minutes was required.. Rangeley lake guide boat this modified version of a classic rangeley guide boat is built with steam-bent oak ribs with atlantic white cedar planking and larch stems. this is a very stable boat, excellent rowing in all types of water.. The rangeley boat is a guideboat that was developed in the mid to late 1800's for fishing in the large lakes of western maine. it needed to be fast under oars (this was pre-outboard motor, of course), good in rough water and stable enough to stand up in and fly cast..
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