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Mike Lancaster built this Chesapeake 18 touring kayak from a kit by Chesapeake Light Craft. He took these photographs on the Tualatin River in Tigard, Oregon.
Exactly 2 months from the day I began my kayak building adventure at The WoodenBoat School, I christened and launched my Shearwater Sport on Lake Champlain. What a joy to finally see it in the water!
Stretched version of Caledonian Yawl (with approval of the designer Iain Oughtred stretched by 2'6")
Nick and I started work on the ladder frame for this, our first boat on December 20th, 2016. Her first day in the water was June 15th, 2017. We estimate 500 hours in her construction. We were coached by the video series with Geoff Kerr and published by Off Center Harbor.
Robert Harper loves his FUGU Swift Solo that he built in 2004-2005. He remarks that she draws a lot of attention when he sails her on Great Salt Lake.
The Mebo 12 is a new versatile nesting dinghy I designed and built last winter and spring.
Our boat GRACE is an Iain Oughtred designed Auk tender. This boat is our first boat building project and came about when a friend experienced in boat building offered his assistance. With no woodworking experience we began with great trepidation.
A Platt Monfort design called Nimrod 12.Built from off cuts of fir from the mast of the Mystic Seaport’s Amistad schooner, a chunk of green white oak, a few shop scraps and some spare time.
THE EMERALD is a Six-Hour canoe built by Roger Kofler of Jennings Lodge, Oregon. Roger followed plans in WoodenBoat No.
Little Moby Skiff built by Tom Nolan and designed by Charles Wittholz. Okume plywood over sawn white oak frames. Added a small console for steering. Stainless steel fastenings and 50 hp Honda four stroke outboard.
"Sarah Mead" #59, advertised as "Maine's Sailing Lobsterboat" is looking for her next adventure.
Thames River racing skiff converted to expedition style rowing boat. Built 1900-1918 by E.
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