On the Newstand and Digital Library Now - March/April 2025 Issue No. 303 Preview
EGRET
Here is a fine little working type punt that feels at home in the marshlands, as well as the open bay waters.She is 14′-9″ long and was designed around a working load, with a draft of about 3″.
AGAINST THE WIND
Made by Marvin Spencer of Bushy Creek Yachts in Fries, VA. (https://www.brushcreekyachts.com). Based on on Joel White’s design from WoodenBoat Magazine.
VANITY
Built for Edgartown fisherman Thomas Pease in 1923 and later sailed by his son Oscar Pease, VANITY was among the last of more than 140 vessels created by Edgartown master boatbuilder Manuel Swartz Roberts.
Honryousen
Boatbuilder Douglas Brooks led eighteen students at the University of Illinois in building a 21-foot Shinano River boat, a traditional design from Niigata, Japan.
NATIVE
Native is a 1955 15′ Stafford (high hat boats line) built in Sanford Fl. Plywood hull. She is powered by a 1953 Evinrude Big Twin 25 HP. The boat sat for almost 20 years. We have yet to find another Stafford still in use tho we’re sure there must be a few.
OFF CENTER HARBOR SKIFF
Off Center Harbor Skiff. White pine on white oak frames.
Sponge Docks Skiff 16
The Sponge Docks Skiffs are designed for first-time builders, due to their simple stitch and glue assembly, yet on the water these good looking boats are versatile, stable and dry.