The secret of the pointer boat lies in its distinctive lines as developed in Ontario more than a century ago. All modifications have proven impractical and the modern pointer is true to its past with flaring sides curving gracefully into the upswept bow and pointed prow. The materials too have not changed since the early days neither in the 22 foot "baby" pointer towed behind the stern counter of a tugboat nor in the largest size, the 50 foot work boat of the rivers.
In the background you can see the air drying shed for all the wood used in building the pointers. Kiln dried lumber was too brittle for bending and building pointer boats.
"The Pointer Boat
Ontario Deparment of Lands and Forests
1963
Photos by Montaigne
Arnold Gillies Muirhead Collection
Sept 6, 1955
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