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"The village of Chincoteague Virginia, is part of a long stretch of barrier
islands that separates the eastern shore of Maryland and Virginia from
the Atlantic Ocean. Years back, most everyone around Chincoteague
worked on the water. Fortunately, there are still many reminders
of Chincoteague's long relationship with the sea. Watermen still
play an important role in the areas economy, and most of them continue
to use the boat named after their home town, The Chincoteague Scow.
Like most surviving boat designs that originated long ago, the Chincoteaque
Scow has endured because there have been few changes either in the need
of the people who use it, or the conditions under which they are used.
Shallow draft, for instance has contributed to the continued success of
the scow on the Eastern Shore where most of the fishing and hunting is
still done in these waters." ....
National Fisherman, November 1986
Proven Design
The Chincoteague Dead Rise Scow or Garvey, has been use for generations
by Eastern Shore watermen and sportsmen for commercial fishing, clamming,
crabbing, netting and gunning. Known for its extremely shallow draft
and stability the Chincoteague can navigate waters inaccessible to
many other boats. Now the Arvidson Boat Works is manufacturing this
proven design in hand laid fiberglass. Each layer of fiberglass material
is glassed by hand giving more control of glass-to-resin ratio. This
means a stronger safer hull with uniformity for strength and durability.
Performance
with Durability
The Chincoteague 16', 18' and 20' are especially attractive to those who
want a rugged boat they can depend upon. A boat that will withstand
demands of the waterman and sportsman when they need that extra endurance
that only high quality construction can provide.
Custom
Outfitting
We will custom outfit your boat, including color, custom consoles, steering,
storage compartments, seats or other modifications as required.
Specifications
Size
16 ft.
18 ft.
20 ft.
LOA
15'11"
18'3"
20'3"
Beam
68"
78"
83"
Cockpit Depth
18"
19"
20"
Freeboard
14"
15"
16"
Hull Weight
600 lbs.
850 lbs.
1100 lbs.
Maximum Horsepower 60 hp
115 hp
no limitation
Minimum Horsepower 6 hp
25 hp
35 hp
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