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Still to be named
Year Built:
194?
I own a serial #1 1940 Duke Boat Works 21' triple-cockpit runabout, which I am taking over to restore to its original condition.
16 ft. McKenzie River Drift Boat
Builder Name:
Phil Westendorf
The Drift Boat was built from dimensions and plans in Roger Fletcher’s Book, Drift Boats and River Dories. Its design is by Woody Hindman in the 1930’s, a Double Ender with Transom.The hull’s sides are made from Cedar Strips as (normal construction is from Marine Plywood).
The Wm Lauver
Builder Name:
T Paetkau
She’s a light cedar strip solo canoe that will appeal to the paddling enthusiast that finds himself/herself without a partner for day trips, birdwatching, or the occasional overnighter.The canoe is light, stiff, easily driven and a joy to paddle.
Shearwater 17
Builder Name:
Gero Verheyen
I completed my CLC Shearwater 17 last week and had my launching on Friday. Here are some pictures of the boat after I put the final touches on it, as well as of me on the water.
ADVENTURESS
Year Built:
1954
My partner and I stumbled across a 1955 Philip Rhodes R27 which was in great shape but needed the dreaded deadwood and keel replaced. There was some concern regarding her keelboard too which meant that the previous owner was very keen to get rid of her.