“Trixie” began as an idea for a small and simple to build plywood tender, able to get out to a mooring with two or three on board, that was very light, incorporated wheels to enable transport to the slipway, was designed to provide the maximum space from two sheets of 1/4″ plywood, and could be p
Zipper is an 11 foot runabout based on designs of the 1950’s for Class ‘B’ stock utility racing boats by Hal Kelly and William Jackson.This design differs from those of the period in that it is to be constructed in the 'Instant Boat' method using glass fiber and polyester or epoxy resins to make
ANTHÉA is a gaff schooner, 43′ on deck.All the structure, keel, and frames, are laminated.The planking is, from inside to outside, Hemlock strip planking, two plies of cold molded Mahogany, external Iroko classic planking.All spars are laminated hemlock.She sailed the west coast of France with th
‘Volare’ comes in two versions. This is the console version, the utility version is available as a separate set of plans. They’re both 15′4″ long and 5′ wide.Her length is that of two sheets of 8′ plywood and she’s built in two halves (bow end and stern end).
MIA is a 12 foot runabout, Her design is inspired by William Jackson's 1955 design for the 'Ace' which was produced by the Sande Boat Works between 1956 and 1962 (www.sandeace.com).This design differs from those of the period in that it is to be constructed i
Aquilo is a beautiful classic sloop that was built in 1960. She has been well maintained by all of her owners and is now owned by Dragonfly Sail Transport Co. in Northport, Michigan. She is currently being utilized to deliver local products to outlying harbor towns.
Since 2003 a crew of veterans have been restoring this 80 ft, 70 ton Viet Nam era PT boat at the Deland Navy Air Station Museum, creating a living tribute to the veterans who lived and many thousands who died serving our country.During restoration,PTF 3 continues to rest on it's cradle as a main