Project Boats Built and Restored by people like You.

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"Patience" The Thousand Islands of the St. Lawrence River is now home to this delightful Sam Rabl designed Picaroon II.	The latest on the building of Andrew's Malahini in Tasmania.
Cotton Top is a one off, custom built in 1984. In 2008, she won "Peoples Choice" award at the International wood boat show in Coeur d Alene, Idaho.	Semper Fi - 46' LOA, This classic motor yacht was built in 1960 and refitted in 2007.
Providence is a fishing cutter built in 1903. She has been owned by Peter since 1978.At present lying in Comox, Canada. Peter is looking for "someone with the funds and enthusiasm to continue the many jobs to be done to keep her viable as a seagoing ship."	"Little Chook" is a 1963 Fazackerly 12' King Billy clinker dinghy used by Stewart for fishing in the Derwent River, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.
Nancy has just bought this runabout. She would appreciate it if anyone could help her to identify its design.	Kenny is in the process of repairing his Plywood Dinghy Old Colonial
Matthew in Buffalo, NY, USA is the proud owner of this 14 foot 1953 Penn Yan Challenger, in superb original condition.	This "Olde Böte" is a 1947 Larson "Speed Runabout" made in Little Falls, Minnesota, being restored by Craig in Bemidji, MN USA.
This magnificent lapstrake boat belongs to Eric in Salem, Ma.	Sea C Strider is a 1964 Sather 36' fishing boat being converted to a sedan cruiser by Robin in Victoria, BC, Canada.
Reunion is being built by Dave in Texas, She is a Tideway 14 designed by Paul Fisher.	Matthew in Buffalo, USA, has made a splendid job of restoring his 1965 Owens Flaghip Old glory. He is rightly proud of his restoration and what he has learnt in the process and is happy to pass on advice.
Bill is restoring this 1959 Andress Utility Boat in Kemtpville, Canada	*Patience* Peter Radclyffe’s unique account of restoring a C&N Bucket of Rot.
Bill in Southern California is making a fine job of building Mary T. Mary T is a "Welsford Houdini".	Rob Roy, a double planked carvel, 1966, Chris Craft Constellation is the Brent from Indiana’s Project boat.
Precious is a Sam Rabl designed Picaroon owned by Annie Holms in San Diego CA.	*Peter Radclyffe in Italy wants to rig Mathilde* so he can teach his children to sail.**
Lady Jane is a Classic Wooden Trojan which has recently been acquired by Joan in Ontario. She had been extensively refurbished by her previous owner.	Al Hubbard has just started building a Warren Messer Drift style pram.
Lorna Doone This suberb Gaff Ketch is being refurbished by Jim in the Isle of Bute in Scotleand.	Melody is an 18 ft 1962 Chris Craft Sea Skiff, with an 185hp, 283 Chvey V8. She is being restored by Dave in Michigan USA.
Tim from Endicott, USA, is having deal with the delaminated plywood on the deck of his 1973 30' Carver Mariner.	Richard in Australia is restoring Maya is a 30 ft Huon Pine cutter, built by the well known Cuthbertson family in Hobart in 1923.
MISS YA YAH is a 14' 1958 Penn Yan Mahogany Captivator being restored by Bob in Smithfield, Maine. Another superb project boat.	A poor little Fairey Marine Duckling with No Name. She is about to be restored by Gill in Winchester. A lovely little project boat.
Finley's Folley is a 31' Fairliner built in 1962 now being restored by Grandpa David in Oregon.	*Peter and Annie in Australia are restoring Wobbygong.* They have some questions regarding plank repair.
21ft Westerly 'Westcoaster' by Dave from Liverpool UK	*A 1947 Grandy -Double Ender* by Capt RobWilmington, California, USA.**
*A 1965 16ft Century Resorter* being restored by Tim in the US.**	*This traditional 23ft/7M Kinderdijker Hoogaar* is being built by André in the Netherlands. .**
*The 67 ft Lady Ada* built 1901-6 is a very ambitious project being rebuilt by Samo in the US.**	A 60s Sea Hawk ieing built by Eddie in Ireland.
Re-decking a 1974 Trojan Sea Raider hardtop express with twin inboards.	An old Wooden Boat Rescued from the Fire.
The Old Manatee ( a work in progress),	Tom’s Dither Dither is a Yorkshire One Design, this is the oldest One Design class still sailing in the UK. Tom has rescued her and is now about to restore to her former glory.
In every recession there are bargains,like Henrik’s to be had. Project Boats like this are the silver lining to even this economic cloud.	This is rather delightful Picaroon which Don is in the process of restoring in Canada.
This is about my own recent restoration project. Mignonne is very nearly as complete as any wooden boat is likely to get.	Frankee’s Mourne Lass Frankee is restoring an MFV project boat in Devon in the UK.
John's Egg John in Maryland USA is restoring a 37 foot 1969 Egg Harbor.	Andrew's Malahini Andrew from Hobart in Tasmania, Australia is building a Glen L designed plywood power boat.

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"Patience", a Sam Rabl-designed Picaroon II
I recently acquired a Sam Rabl-designed Picaroon II sailboat built by Jamie Little (launched in 2006) of St. John, New Brunswick.

She is built almost ...

Semper Fi
Semper Fi - 46' LOA,

1960/2007 Richardson Boats - Tonawanda, NY

This classic motor yacht was built in 1960 and refitted in 2007.

Teak Launch...Alice's "Cotton Top"
Here is my buddy Murray's boat I have worked on for a few years now.

A one off, custom built in 1984, 24' Brunsnell ply with Dynel fabric on hull.

The ...

1953 penn yan challenger
This is a 14 foot 1953 Penn Yan Challenger powered by a 1954 16 hp Scott Atwater Bail-O-Matic.

This boat was purchased in 1953 at a Penn Yan ...

1947 Larson Speed Runabout
Blogging on the restoration beginning April 2010 at This Olde Bote A Norsk Saga

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s/v Reunion (building a Tideway 14)
The s/v Reunion is being built to the hard chine Tideway 14 design by Paul Fisher.

However she is unique as she only has one birth below and will be ...

1959 Andress 26' utility boat
Hi all,

just found this forum so I thought I'd post. I am presently restoring a 1959 Andress boat made in Rockport On Canada.

My first big boat ...

Rob Roy
1966 CC Constellation.

Two 350 GM engines.

Double planked carvel.

1200 hours. 100 gal fuel cap.

Project boat.

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Mary T
I'm buiding a Welsford Houdini.

I had longed to build a wooden boat for many years but kids and work intervened.

Finally, at age 67 I decided ...

Precious a Sam Rabl designed Picaroon.
Hi Mike, here are some stats on Precious.

I've owned her for 25 years and keep her in tip top shape.

I bought her from her builder, who is ...

Melody
Just retired, thought it would be a good idea to buy an old wood boat that needs a little TLC.

I've got a place on a small lake (750 acres)in mid Michigan....

Fairey Marine Duckling with No Name Yet
My boat is a Fairey Marine Duckling.

It's little. It has oars, but no mast.

I don't mind, I love rowing, I find it very therapeutic.

Not that ...

Mathilde
She is multi-skin glued, I guess 30 to 40 years old.

I want to rig it to teach our children sailing.

(See some of Peter's previous work in the comments ...

Patience a C&N Bucket of Rot Restored.
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Patience, A Shipwright Yesterday, Peter Radclyffe, copyright 2009.

The yacht ...

Drying out in Eastern Washington State. Not rated yet
This is my 1973 30' Carver Mariner.

The "decolam" laminate decking wore out and water penetrated the plywood.

The fasteners for cleats, etc rusted ...