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John Lisicich bounds into Bruce Bronson’s boatshop—literally bounds, like a kid running into a bike shop on his birthday—and hails his friend with unrestrained joy. “Happy Wednesday! Happy Happy Wednesday! How ya doin’?”
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Featured in the Sketchbook department of WoodenBoat magazine No. 284 (January/February 2022) FIN is an auxiliary performance cruiser.
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Seattle’s Shell House home of 1936 Olympic gold oarsmen may be preserved.
Boats For Sale
Do you have a boat for sale—or are you looking to sell one? This is the page for you.
Scarlet Letter, 1798 pattern pinnace FREE boat
28ft classic pinnace 1798 pattern wooden boat. Boat was used in the film : "The Scarlet letter" staring Demi Moore. 2 masted and 8 oars with 2 unique racks to store oars.
Classic 44' Tacoma Boatworks Trawler 1948
“Ronny” was built in the Tacoma Boatyard, Washington. Fur on oak hull.
“Victoria” 1963 Cheoy Lee, Ronald Carter, Traditional Cat. $24,500.
19.5' Teak planked and deadwood. Copper riveted. Hull is tight, sound and pretty. Decks, cabin top and coming in epoxy covered plywood. Original Volvo Penta MD1 engine.
18' Port Townsend Skiff
"While Aweigh" is an 18' 6" Port Townsend Skiff, lovingly built and cared for, a head-turner on every ramp and one of the most fuel efficient power boats ever created.
Plans & Kits
If you’re in the market for a boat to build, this directory of Boat Plans & Kits is a fine place to start. And if your company sells plans or kits, we invite you to list your offerings here.
Transport 9.9
The Headwater TRANSPORT 9.9 is an easily Car-Topped Pram Dinghy with a constant deadrise 10 deg.
Meghan Sailing Skiff
Meghan has a constant deadrise V-bottom hull with a capacity of 1-2 passengers and features for & aft flotation chambers.
Woodenwidget Foldak 12 foot folding kayak
Woodenwidget folding 12 foot kayak. Folding to just a few inches in moments. All the parts remain attached to the boat so you won't arrive at the water missing any vital parts.
Launchings
This section of our web site, an extension of the Launchings department of WoodenBoat magazine, is dedicated to sharing news of recently launched wooden boats built or restored by our readers.
CLC Kaholo 12-6
A fun and easy winter season build of the Chesapeake Light Craft Paddleboard from plans and a frame kit.
PADDLE CAT
The boat was designed and built in the spring and summer of 2024. The hulls are made of 1/4 inch birch plywood. Construction is tape and glue with 4 ounce fiberglass clothe overlay.
Events
From Australia to Northern Europe, the Mediterranean to New England, and the Pacific Northwest to Asia, the worldwide wooden boat community hosts a vast number of shows, regattas, and other gatherings annually.
WoodenBoat Forum
The WoodenBoat Forum is an online community dedicated to the exchange of ideas and information related to wooden boats.