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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’?”
Extended Content
Featured in the Sketchbook department of WoodenBoat magazine No. 284 (January/February 2022) FIN is an auxiliary performance cruiser.
Extended Content
Seattle’s Shell House home of 1936 Olympic gold oarsmen may be preserved.
Register of Wooden Boats
The Register of Wooden Boats lists information about wooden boats 10′ LOA (length overall) and above.
Boats For Sale
Do you have a boat for sale—or are you looking to sell one? This is the page for you.
TWILA K Unique Motor Yacht 52'
Take the helm of “Twila K” and enjoy cruising and the comfort of living aboard
Antique yachting cannon by L.T. Snow model 1892
Very fine condition and working 4 bore breech loader, with shell box and accessories. $17,000.
35' Dickerson Aft Cabin Ketch
Mollywasett, built in Trappe, Md is now for sale after over 35 years of ownership. Strip planked mahogany on white oak frames. Carefully maintained by owner.
Gulfstream 30'
Gulfstream 30'. Built in 1954 in Hodgdon Yard in East Booth Bay. Beta Marine diesel. New Sails. Boat is in excellent shape. No reasonable offer refused.
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.
Schooner JACK EVERYMAN
This schooner is intended as a comfortable cruising yacht for a couple with occasional guests, and to be of simple construction so that Jack everyman can build it. It has a twin keel / centreline
Polliwog
With the Polliwog, it is our intention to offer the amateur builder the opportunity to build a lightweight and strong dinghy or tender.
Petrel Sport
This 16' x 21" [4.9m x 53cm] strip planked kayak is adapted to comfort and responsiveness in active water.
Runner Fast Touring Sea Kayak
This 17' x 20" [5.2m x49cm] strip planked kayak is designed for comfort and speed in rough water.
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 Sassafras 16
My Chesapeake Light Craft Sassafras 16™ is shown here, in the
Montana Pram
I built this slightly stretched version (9 1/2 to 11 ft) of Paul Butler’s Montana Pram for my son, his wife and 2 daughters (2 and 7) exploring for ducks, frogs, and adventure on a small pond adjoi
John Gardner Chamberlain Gunning Dory
Through connections within The Traditional Small Craft Association, I received word that there was a dory built by John Gardner, looking for a new home j
HONEY BEE
Stonewall Boats of Westport Massachusetts has launched "Honey Bee". Stonewall's 4th hull and 3rd of the "Honey" design. Honey Bee was built for John McDonald of Vineyard Haven Massachusetts.
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.