The Sea Bright-style skiff dates back to the mid 1800s along the North Jersey Shore. Charles Hankins still hand-crafts these boats of New Jersey cedar and green oak, though they no longer serve as fishing vessels. He demonstrates the process of building the skiff, step by step.
His boats remind me of Ireland's curraghs. Wonder if they are related, or did he get his boat building skills from Irish ancestors? This is a great little film.
girlycajun 3 months ago
Is everyone in Jersey just like the people from Jersey Shore???
turtleguy923 8 months ago
very cool!!!! I live in Sea Bright, NJ - great video
shoreshidoshi 2 years ago