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I bought this partly-completed HADRON dinghy and completely redesigned the interior, fitting self-draining floor, daggerboard and cassette rudder. It’s designed to float low when capsized so that it’s easier to get on the daggerboard to right her.

Xanadu was built in Hong Kong in 1971 of Philippine mahogany planks on yacal frames. Her interior is mostly teak. She is powered by a single John Deere diesel engine of 225 horse power at a cruising speed of 8 to 9 knots, consuming from 2 to 3.5 gallons per hour. With a fuel capacity of 640 gallons, she is …

Boat purchased in 1970 for $45….at Bellevue Washington. My father had a vision for the Poulsbo boat to become a jaunty sailboat. The attractive lines were decked and an an engine house built by Jensen Motor Boat Co. Many complications ensued as the air cooled engine was boxed. An un weighted keel was added but she sails very top heavy. …

Woody was my first boat build project launched in 1993. Her hull is marine grade fir plywood. Frames are Port Orford Ceder. The transom, seats and trim are Mahogany all fastened with square drive silicon bronze screws. No epoxy was used building the boat other than attaching the frames. She was built using plans from Ken Swan.

I found this pirate ship sitting in an equipment yard in Olympia in 2011. The Vessel was hand crafted as a one-off pirate ship conversion in 1985, by a retired naval architect to play with his grandchildren. Upon inspection the boat needed a total restoration. This ship, as it turns out, is an authentic scaled replica of a seventieth century …

Whisper was built in 1957 by the Thomas Knutson Shipbuilding Corp. in Halesite, Long Island, New York. She was designed by Sparkman and Stevens as part of their “Pilot” series of production boats. Whisper has sailed in Maryland, Florida, and Puget Sound. A simple engine replacement in late 2012 resulted in a 3 year major rebuild in Port Townsend. The …

Sprit rigged stitch and glue double ender with two rowing stations. Skerry design from Chesapeake Light Craft.

Since her launching in 1952 Vixen has sailed two and a half times around the world. Her most recent circumnavigation was an 11 year voyage completed in 2015. The people of Port Townsend have contributed greatly to Vixen’s success including a twelve year restoration under the guidance of Port Townsend resident Les Schnick. Vixen is a classic Atkin design specifically …

I purchased Vito Dumas in January of 1976, and after a period of work combined with shakedown cruises on the California coast, began a nearly three year cruise that included Baja California, Marquesas, Societies, Hawaii, Alaska, and British Columbia.. Vito has always treated us well, and I have attempted to return the favor by doing the necessary projects to keep …

1973 Grand Banks 36. The last year Grand Banks their boats in wood. Very stable and good sea boat. Two time Alaska veteran, and several trips to Desolation Sound. This boat has always been under cover, and has been maintained properly since day one. Excellent condition. When underway, twin Ford Lehman engines use 3 to 3.5 gallons per hour. Very …