Saw a Disappearing Propeller Boat today...

[patmat2350]

Built 1920-something at Port Carling in the Muskoka area: "Disappearing Propeller Boat Company". Design competed with swing-up outboards for utility in the shallows... the prop and shaft could be cranked up into the chamber, sort of like a centerboard. This also serves as a speed control!
Looks to be cedar; lapstrake with clenched copper nails. Strakes are original, ribs and seats are new.

Pat M

[Ghost 2501]

that is quite cute,

[patmat2350]

Apparently also known as a "dippy". Here are a few more:

http://www.disappearingpropellerboat.com/gallery.html

PM

[patmat2350]

And just what do clenched copper nails look like? Like this!
Amazing that everyone from the Vikings to the Muskokans could do this and keep a dry boat... I can just imagine if I tried my hand at it... :eek: