A rowing skiff 10 and a method of constructing such a skiff includes the provision of a deck assembly 12 or similar structural members adjacent the upper edge of the hull 11. The provision of the deck assembly 12 at this point allows loads from the riggers 13, 13A to be supported by the deck assembly 12 to provide improved stiffness and rigidity through the hull 11 as a whole. In addition, a deck 12 of this type allows a greater degree of freedom to the rower by limiting the intrusion of the deck 12 about each rowing compartment. <IMAGE>
