Everglades Skiff

[Ted]

Ever since reading Glen Simmons' book I have been wanting to build an Everglades Skiff.  I have a friend who builds wooden kayaks and is willing to help me, so maybe I'll build one this year.  Below is a link to some great photos of Glen's Skiff.

 

http://ibistro.dos.state.fl.us/uhtbin/cgisirsi/x/x/0/5?library=PHOT...

 

below is also a photo of what the bottom of a skiff pole looked like

 

http://fpc.dos.state.fl.us/folklife/fa2034.jpg

 

[Keith W]

Poling my Glades skiff down the Shark River Slough

Better known to the locals as gator boats.