Description
This 14 foot long open skiff was first built around 1920 by shipwright Ned Painter for the resort livery trade in Cambell River, B.C. These “Tyee rowboats” – most likely influenced by waterman’s skiffs throughout the UK (where Painter learned his trade) – were designed to provide a stable and controllable platform for rod – and – reel troll fishing for salmon. Equally important was the boats ability to carry the guide, the clients, and their catch safely through often choppy of this swift tidal river. The Tyee’s full sectioned hull allowed this small (only twelve to fourteen feet long) boat to carry a considerable load (three people and a Tyee salmon weighing up to 70 pounds) withh good stability and just enough freeboard. These skiffs – a few originals, a few reproductions and a large number of fiberglass replicas – are still in use one hundred years after the first one was launched at the mouth of the Campbell River.
This is a limitted run of 50 prints signed by Jim Tolpin. The prints are 8″ X 10″ and are printed on heavy weight art paper (80 lb. Cougar Natural). They come with a hardboard backing and are protected with an acid-free clear plastic sleeve. Shipped flat in a sturdy mailer. Flat rate of $8.00 will cover the shipping and handling within the United States. If you order more than one print per order, the flat rate will cover all.
