Dingy

• Format: Manuscript
• Language: English
• Published: 1973
• Subjects: English language > Dialects > Newfoundland and Labrador; Newfoundland
• Online Access: http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/19659

Dingy This is what one may call a modern version of the "_scow_" or "_Scoo_" which was used in the 1930[S]s[S] & 1940[S]s[S]. However, it is on a much smaller scale and is driven by a small out-board motor-hanging from 1 1/2-3 horse-power. Several such boats have been built in Gillams, chiefly for carrying around on camping trips. They are very light and can be carried on the top of a car. They are used chiefly on ponds - for trouting or just for pleasure - where one don't want speed-or size. Notice the handles on the sides, for carrying the boat. [reverse] _12_ 1' DEEP [drawing] [drawing] [drawing] _8'-10' LONG_ _4'-5' WIDE_ _"Dingy._" This is a very new idea as far as outhand -motor powered boats are concerned in Gillams. The first of the "dingys" was built about 1965. There are only three or four around at the present time. very Their ^small size makes them unpopular with most people. [over] G.M.Story FEB 1973 JH FEB 1973 DICT CEN. not used Not used Withdrawn Reverse of card at D_15911