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John Lisicich bounds into Bruce Bronson’s boatshop—literally bounds, like a kid running into a bike shop on his birthday—and hails his friend with unrestrained joy. “Happy Wednesday! Happy Happy Wednesday! How ya doin’?”
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Featured in the Sketchbook department of WoodenBoat magazine No. 284 (January/February 2022) FIN is an auxiliary performance cruiser.
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Seattle’s Shell House home of 1936 Olympic gold oarsmen may be preserved.
Boats For Sale
Do you have a boat for sale—or are you looking to sell one? This is the page for you.
Warren Bailey Design Home Built Sail Boat
Overview: Are you searching for a unique opportunity to own a wooden sailboat with a rich history and craftsmanship?
14-1/2' Ilur Yawl "Griffin"
Drastically reduced price: $12,000. Designer: Francois Vivier. Specifications: 3/8″ Mahogany Plywood Lapstrake. Beam: 5-1/2′. Draft: 10 in./ 2′, 10″. Main and Mizzen: 134 sq. ft. Built: 2019.
37’ sloop designed by John Braidwood
VARUA was built in Ontario, Canada, in 1951 and found fame as the yacht in the 2008 film “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.” VARUA underwent an extensive refit in 2017-18, including a new Yanmar
Fantail Wooden Motor Launch
Year uncertain, Approximately 23′ long, diesel engine, Unknown hours. Some canvas coverings, trailer, basic equipment. In as is condition. Recent professional touch ups done on the keel.
Plans & Kits
If you’re in the market for a boat to build, this directory of Boat Plans & Kits is a fine place to start. And if your company sells plans or kits, we invite you to list your offerings here.
Workstar 17
The Workstar 17 concept of plywood/epoxy boat building was the result of a co-operation between Working Boats UK Ltd and Humphreys Yacht Design, which enabled people with no experience in building
Ladva 500
During rise of the nautical tourism on east Adriatic coast in late 1980s, there was a lack in offer of smaller sailboats for day rent and sailing lessons.
Breeze
“Breeze” is a 10′ (3m) double paddle canoe. Two sheets of plywood needed. Stitch and glue construction using 3″(75mm) fiberglass tape in epoxy for all seams inside and out.
Sapling
A stately 10′ rowing/sailing tender originally designed for my own first time build which is currently underway.
Launchings
This section of our web site, an extension of the Launchings department of WoodenBoat magazine, is dedicated to sharing news of recently launched wooden boats built or restored by our readers.
SOAR, Gartside #135 tender
SOAR, launched November 2023. 8′ tender, glued lap construction, butternut thwart, western red cedar floor boards, cast bronze knees.
Kvack
Named for feisty duck in Hagar the Horrible, this small boat is a Milgate Duck Punt.
LILOU
Launching of my cedar strip planked row boat. It is a 15′ Rangeley lake boat. The plans are from Newfound Woodworks. Made out of eastern cedar, western cedar, black ash and spanish cedar.
SEASAW
CLC kit, Jimmy Skiff II.Launched on July 8th 2023, built in home garage by Michael Selby with assistance from my wife Keren over a 2 year period.
Events
From Australia to Northern Europe, the Mediterranean to New England, and the Pacific Northwest to Asia, the worldwide wooden boat community hosts a vast number of shows, regattas, and other gatherings annually.
WoodenBoat Forum
The WoodenBoat Forum is an online community dedicated to the exchange of ideas and information related to wooden boats.