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Sailboats
English Wooden Optimist Dinghy – Hull No. K3658
Beautifully crafted UK-built Optimist (c. 1983–1985) with rare vintage sail number and full racing setup.
Small Dog Boatworks and Kayak and Sail Lynn Launch Two Canoes
Builder Name:
Small Dog Boatworks, Lynn English HS
Starting work in a cold, 14º garage over February break, continuing the effort over April vacation, the team from Lynn English HS, Lynn MA wrapped up two "6-hour Canoe" builds and partially completed a third boat this past June 21!
Small Craft
Fancy dinghy, rowboat, yacht tender, Chaisson Dory
10' traditionally built Chaisson Dory, cedar on oak frames, mahogany and oak trim. New; it has never been in the water. Built at The WoodenBoat School, finished on Cape Cod. Oars not included.
$3,800
Sailboats
BRIDGES POINT 24, Sail #37
Designed by Joel White, built by Wade Dow in Brooklin ME. "Long Cabin" version, LOA: 24 feet, Beam: 7'9", Draft: 3'6". Includes 5hp Tohatsu outboard in well. Fully-battened Main with lazy jacks, 140 Genoa by Hathaway, Reiser & Raymond.
Free Boats
Shellback Dingy
Partially finished (hull completed) Shellback. Health issue precludes completion. Northern California. (415) 602-8006
Power Boats
1966 Century Arabian 19' Ford Interceptor 285hp
This 1966 19' 6" Century Wooden Boat is powered by a 290 cu. in. 285hp Ford Interceptor V-8 engine. The boat which has less than 500 original hours in the water (all by the original owner in Wisconsin) has been in dry storage since a Concours ready total restoration was completed in 2004.
Small Craft
12' Wooden Whitehall Rowboat with Gelcoat reinforcement
This 12-foot wooden Whitehall Rowboat with Gelcoat reinforcement (K203), handcrafted by Wooden Boat USA in 2025, is a beautiful blend of elegance and durability.
Small Craft
Little Bear Wooden Dinghy 10'
This Little Bear Wooden Dinghy by Wooden Boat USA (2025) blends traditional craftsmanship with practical functionality.
Small Craft
11' 4" Susan Skiff
11’ 4” Susan Skiff WoodenBoat School student build 2025. Traditionally built with white pine, oak, mahogany and marine plywood by the Intro to Boatbuilding Class of 2025.