Dave Fleming wrote:
looking for info on those double-ended lapstrake life-saving rowboats
used by lifeguards, coast guard, etc., to get out through the surf.


The surfboats I think you are referring to are or were built by a few
builders on the New Jersey, USA,. shore.
Charles Hankins was one.

Do a book search for The Seabright Skiff

Surfboats are not generally double ended.

The Sea Bright Skiff by Dr. Peter Guthorn is an excellent read.

PBS made a show featuring Charles Hankins of Lavalette building his boats.

Audel's "Blueprint Reading" has the lines for a 16' Seaman Skiff.

These boats are still in use on the beach. You can come to the Jersey
shore and take off the lines in person.

Kevin Gallimore



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