I bought Pluto around 1986, right before I started working for Anchor Jensen at Jensen Motor Boat Co. in Seattle. The boat seemed in fairly good shape at the time,
The sailing vessel, Tusitala, Samoan for “story teller,” does indeed have a story to tell. She is a gaff-rigged cutter, 30.5 LOD, commissioned by Robert and Marge Saxton, of Round
The boat is thoroughly covered at a weblog if you search ‘Flying Fifteen Pacific – 4034’. This will show pretty detailed construction throughout. I came across this design while searching
Schooner Zodiac was built for the Johnson & Johnson pharmaceutical heirs in 1924 for use as a private yacht. Zodiac was designed by William H. Hand, Jr., to epitomize the
Restored by Tom Regan at Grapeview Point Boat Works (Allyn, WA) in 2014. Converted to suit single rower. Excellent restored condition with recent upgrades.
This is the world’s first stitch-and-glue construction wheelbarrow boat. This isn’t just a good looking, practical and fast pram, but it is also easily transported like a wheelbarrow. A single
The Liz is an elegant pulling boat designed by Ken Bassett of Onion River Boatworks. This 18’5” Pulling/Sculling craft was originally a lapstrake construction with bench seats. Under Ken’s direction,
I selected this 16 foot New Jersey Gunning skiff design based on her lines and shapely transom, and how I hoped to build her and sail her. The hull planks
APPLY TO BE THE 50th ANNUAL WOODEN BOAT FESTIVAL POSTER ARTIST
If you feel called to create an original piece of maritime-themed art for the 50th Annual Wooden Boat Festival poster, we’d love to see your vision! The deadline to apply is June 30, 2026.
