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Charlotte
Builder Name:
Russ Sabia
Built by Russ Sabia of Belmont, Massachusetts and donated to the 7 Lakes Alliance in Belgrade Lakes, Maine to help raise funds to support their land and water conservation efforts around the Belgrade Lakes.This solo canoe is 11′6″ with a 2′4″ beam and took approximately 120 hours to build.
SCRAPPLE
Builder Name:
Beaton Boats
1963 Comet class. 16′, built by Beatons Boats in NJ.
I restored the boat which was still very sound and have been racing it competitively. It is still near minimum weight and full competitive.
ELIZABETH M.
Builder Name:
Rob Gosse
Just launched May 15, my Point Comfort 23, in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada.The glass over marine ply hull is to plan, but the interior is mostly mine, including the steam bent white oak t-top frame and marine ply cover, and teak covered vertical surfaces.
VOILETTE
Builder Name:
Thomas Dantin
Chesapeake style v-bottom sailing skiff.
All hardwoods Sapele
Meranti Plywood
Cypress spars and oars
Bronze fasteners and hardware
Puur 17
Designer
Scott Davis
The Puur 17 is a trailerable performance daysailer that’s been featured in Small Craft Advisor. The modern design is unsinkable, self-righting from knock-down, easy to solo, and comfortable for 2 adults with 2 kids.
ANNE C
Builder Name:
PAt Cahill
Sea Skiff. Free plans published in 1950's Plans here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3HJtuO1-n5adVVPRk5sdWxlUnM/view
TAPESTRY
Year Built:
1970
Built in 1970 to Lloyds A1.Hull ( 5 layers diagonal ply on Scottish oak frames) totally refurbished back to bare wood and coated with clear epoxy for ease of maintenance. 4 Berth, inboard Ferrymann diesel with low hrs Located Gosport UK