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17' Rangeley Guide Boat, Trailer, Oars and Custom Cover - $14,000 (Bozeman)
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The original Rangely-style boatsdesigns were developed in the Rangeley Lakes area of northern Maine in the late 1800s for sport fishing. The unique hull shape proved to be lightweight, highly maneuverable, able to track well and comfortable to fish from. The Rangeley design was highly regarded for its stability due to the widely-flared hull, which made it capable of handling the 4’-5’ waves common to the lakes of that area and allowed fishermen to stand.
The hull is 17' 3" long, with a 4'-3.5" beam, with two rowing stations with adjustable foot braces and an 18", doubly-reinforced mahogany flat transom for motor mount. White oak, mahogany and cedar are used throughout, with beautiful brass fitments for the seats, and a brass-lined, solid-mahogany keel. The weight is approx 135-150 lbs.
Included are two 7’-6” handmade Shaw and Tenny spoon oars, leather-wrapped with round brass oarlocks (oars were wrapped in the original plastic before the one time the boat was in the water in 2022), the original Trailex, INC. Model 1200 Aluminum trailer (equivalent to their present-day UT1200 but with then-current incandescent lights and painted, solid rims vs galvanized on the new UT1200) a spare tire mounted on matching rim, and a new custom-built, heavy-duty cover suitable for towing and storage. The trailer is currently registered in MT; clear title in hand.
The boat has been in the water only one confirmed time. Otherwise, both boat and trailer were kept in storage since it was built in 1994. As the pictures show, it is in nearly-new condition; there are a couple surface scuffs on interior of the port rear transom and a few light scratches on the hull.
Currently located in Bozeman, MT, it is a beautifully-preserved classic piece of wooden boat history, intertwined with the historical rise of fly fishing in the US. It belongs in the hands of someone who lives in an appropriate lake area and has an appreciation for classic boats.
Owner will work with potential buyers to arrange viewing, pickup or delivery. If interested, contact me for more pictures and literature pertaining to Robert K. Lincoln and his unique fusion of old and new building materials and methods which allowed for a smooth interior devoid of ribbing.
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