Relaunched: Phil Bolger designed Gloucester Light Dory built in 1987 by David Bush guided by ‘Dynamite’ Payson (4 x 16 marine ply, bronze ring-shank nails into red oak chine logs & glass /epoxy).
SHADOW of Gig Harbor, Wa USA. Maiden voyage April 14th, 2024. For his 3rd wooden boat build Stewart Nelson chose the SQUIRT, a Glen L. Design. The 10′ craft is outfitted with a 15hp outboard motor.
1928 Herreshoff 12 1/2 (No. 1084, Alouette) in excellent condition. Fully restored by IYRS in 2007. Sailed and maintained annually by current owner.
16’ Swampscott Dory - Northern white cedar on white oak frames, sheer strake, rails, thwarts, sheets, and centerboard trunk finished bright in Honduran mahogany. West system and bronze fittings.
Tyrone is Sam Crocker’s design #202 launched 1939 at the Simms Brothers boatyard in Dorchester, Massachusetts.
"If you want something nice, build it yourself." I've wanted a boat most of my life but was never in a position to afford or transport one. But, last summer I decided I couldn't wait any longer and attempted building my first boat.
