The boat shown here was restored for its owner, who subsequently placed it on long term loan with the Museum.
| The Finger Lakes
region of New York State has long been known for its excellent trout
fishing. Before the advent of outboard motors, there was a strong demand
for small rowboats designed for trout fishing on the lakes. Boatbuilding
became a cottage industry, as numerous small boat shops were opened to
serve to this market. Penn Yan’s 1927 catalog listed their one-time
offering for this market. Known as the Solo Fishing Boat, the 12 FT
canvas-covered rowboat weighed 80 lbs. Penn Yan claimed one man could
“take it from the water and put it on the running board of his car.”
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The boat shown here was restored for its owner, who subsequently placed it on long term loan with the Museum. |