Launchings

Dave Paquet constructed this 23'6" x 7' fantail launch using yellow cedar strip planking on the hull, and red cedar strips for the decks. This Glen-L 'Harbor master' design took Dave four winters to complete. He launched PILGRIM in May 2004.

MINNIE is a modified David Stimson Ocean Pointer launched in July 2014. She was built over a period of 10-years, with many starts and stops due to other commitments. The modifications include stringers and engine beds, a 10.5″ deep keel and a different design for the center console.

Kevin and Pat Clair of Carrollton, Texas launched WATERMELON in March 2001. At just under 8' long, this kayak is a tight fit for paddler. She is a "V8" design from Versatile Marine of Carrollton Texas. The hull is made from 3 mm okoume plywood, and the deck from 1.5mm okoume.

Kenny Cooper built his Glen-L 14 daysailer with oak frames and marine plywood sheathed by 6oz fiberglass cloth and epoxy. He used red gum that had been salvaged by his father for the brighwork, while the sails and rigging were salvaged from a Capri 14.2.

20 foot simmons type high side with traditional 14 degree transom. Built for salmon fishing on the Oregon coast. Powered by a 60 horse etec and 6 horse kicker. I can be reached at 541 459 5752

February 11th 2017, we launched RoG in Lake Tarpon, Florida. She went on to compete successfully in the Everglades Challenge 2017, a RAID class event between Tampa and Key Largo FL, where she was one of only 2 boats to complete the event out of 9 entries in Sailing/Solo class.

This is a 3/4 size Dipper designed by Sam Devlin. Just built for fun as a little show boat. I Enjoy cruising up and down the AuGres River in AuGres, MI. People actually come out of their houses to take video as I cruise by.

I built this Långedragsjulle 10 in Ekami, Woodenboat Building school, Finland. The boat’s origin is from Western Sweden in early 20th century. Originally it ought to have a bermuda rig, but I wanted more simple rig for easy towing and launching.

Along with the kayak GIANNI DI BOLOGNA, Jon Raggett designed, built, and launched both of these kayaks in June 2001. These two K-1 Flatwater sprint boats are 17 feet long, 17" beam, and weigh just 18 pounds each.

Lori Jamieson and her young apprentice, Cory Lacey, built this 14-foot canoe from Jamieson's design. She wanted stable, light recreational canoe, and drew these plans after reading a few books including Ultralight Boatbuilding and Featherweight Boatbuilding. They launched the 45-lb.