Blacksmithing at the WoodenBoat School

WoodenBoat School’s “Blacksmithing for Boatbuilders” course gives students the skills needed to make or repair tools and hardware from forged steel. Instructor Doug Wilson has been a blacksmith and metal worker for over 40 years. The class is taught at his forge on Little Deer Isle, which is on across Eggemoggin Reach, not far from the school’s Brooklin, Maine, campus.

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Maine Peapod

A Gallery of Peapod Lines

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The Battle of Trollfjord, painted by Gunnar Berg

Of Færings and Fembørings

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University of Washington building

Seattle’s Shell House

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Crew putting on survival suits, illustration by Jan Adkins.

Lessons of the BOUNTY

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Boat Launchings

Boat Launchings

Dr. Pete Meaney's launch

Small Dog Boatworks and Kayak and Sail Lynn Launch Two Canoes

Starting work in a cold, 14º garage over February break, c

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11' 4" Susan Skiff, from bow, view from above

11' 4" Susan Skiff

11’ 4” Susan Skiff WoodenBoat School student build 2025.

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1966 Century Arabian 19’ Ford Interceptor 285hp, port side view

1966 Century Arabian 19' Ford Interceptor 285hp

This 1966 19' 6" Century Wooden Boat is powered by a 290 cu. in.

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Shellback Dingy

Partially finished (hull completed) Shellback. Health issue precludes completion.