The Saint Laurence River Skiff was a boat that was steered by balance alone. You could sail at any course including running and tacking just by moving your weight around the boat. They were very pretty boats with a centerboard and no rudder. The centerboard was a fan type and expanded when you lowered it. The centerboard case didn’t take up much of the interior because of this unique design.
All the best,
Robert Gainer
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