On Sun, 13 Jan 2008 07:18:46 -0500, "Jim"
wrote:

I've seen the Melonseed. It is an absolute work of art. Perfect in every
detail. I'm sure the skiff is just as nice. It better be for the price.

I've seen them too - they are very nice boats and he does a great job.

This type of gunning dory is actually a coincident design - two guys
Chamberlain and Cunningham came up with it. They were built in the
early 20th century at what was called the Hood Lower Yard in
Marblehead.

One of my relatives still has an original Cunningham built gunning
dory.