Project Boats by other Wood Boat Folk

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This 29' Chris-Craft Cruiser has been completely stripped down, her wood has been bleached, sanded, stained and re-varnished.	"Salty" is a 1960 Wooden Harkers Island Net Boat “on the Comeback” in North Carolina.
"Cresset" is a 40 foot, 1929, cutter, She is now being restored by Trevor in BC Canada.	"Little Sanity" Matt’s first boat build using the free "Mustang" plans from the ‘Boat Builders Handbook’.
1940 Rhodes 27 This 40ft Philip Rhodes designed wooden sailboat is about to be restored by Jobi in Canada	"Highland Lass" A John Atkin 'Maid of Endor' gaff sloop being rebuilding from derelict by Robert in BC, Canada.
Two stitch and glue boats, a "Chesapeake Light Craft Skerry" and an "Apple Pie" dinghy built by Christine in Toronto.	"LaDonna" is a 1957 32' Chris Craft Commander recently acquired, for free, by Russell in BC Canada.
This 1960 32 FT Chris Craft Constellation with flight bridge has been wonderfully restored by Bryant in Long Beach.	This traditional Kinderdijker hoogaars has been built by André in Winsum in the Netherlands.
“Alti” is a is a superb example of a 29 foot Kings Cruiser at present being restored in Copenhagen, Denmark.	Can anyone help Bill to identify his 16', 1920's, Wooden Row Boat? Could she be a very early Dunphy, Century, or Chris Craft?
"Dawn til Dusk" is a 1938 Chris Craft 18' Runabout superbly rebuilt by the Russo Family in Cottonwood, CA, USA	A labour of love "Spartacus" is an ex New Zealand navy 32ft (9.8m) cutter
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Built in Australia "Cholita Mia" is a William Atkin designed 32' cutter, based on the famous Colin Archer designed Norwegian rescue boats.	This superb 8ft ‘Squadron’ Clinker Dinghy has been built by Mick in Pauatahanui Inlet, Porirua Harbour, New Zealand.
The "Tugboat Challenger", whose keel was initially laid in1944, in Wilmington, CA is now being refurbished in Juneau, Alaska.	What should Tim do with his late father's 1961 Skee Craft runabout ?
This 14' clinker built sailing dinghy is being restored by Ivan in the UK	Rosie, Dennis’ 14 ft runabout which needs a bit of work.
"Damm Yankee", built in 2009, is the second PM-38 to be built by Russell. He built his first PM 38 in 1962 when he was 19 years old.	A wooden canoe bought at a garage sale.
"Lindy" will soon be sailing to her home to port of Juneau in Alaska. She has been restored to her 1944 glory by Bill with help from the students and instructors at the North West School of Wooden Boat Building at Port Hadlock, Washington.	Dennis, in Belgium built his superb Side by Side, Mahogany Plywood, Runabout using plans from Sandypoint Boatworks.
Tim’s “Carver Mariner” Drying Out in Eastern Washington State, having gotten Wet in Seattle	No Remorse Lee has just put a deposit his first boat ever, a 1963, 40', Owens Tahitian.
This 28 foot, Classic, Wooden, Alaskan, Fishing Boat has been rescued by Jan, ‘cause it just didn't seem like her time was done yet.	This 1964 26' Chris Craft Cavalier was acquired by Theo when he repurchased an old family floating boathouse on the Tennessee River in Alabama.
"Illusion" is a 100% original, 1958, 35ft, Constellation Bullnose. When she is not being restored she spends her time travelling between Lake Erie and Lake St Clair.	Tony, in Cooroibah Queensland OZ, is building a small Marine ply dinghy to his own design.
“Miss Janet” is a ‘Chesapeake Bay Deadrise’, built in 1979 by Fred Ajootian in Ocran, Va. She is now owned by Chris who intends to use her for crabbing and for cocktail cruises for his B&B guests	“Norseman” was originally built of double diagonal teak on oak frames as a 45ft naval steam pinnace. She was decommissioned around 1923 and then converted into an “Edwardian” Classic Yacht.
Despite being permanently disabled, Mike is about to begin working on his 1954 Whirlwind 15' mahogany boat.	“Faro da Magia”, Andrew’s plywood Malahini successfully launched.
“Vixen” is a 76 year old 27ft Williams built gentleman’s day cruiser. And the gentleman who now owns and cherishes her is John in N.S.W Australia.	Kenny’s “Uncle Joe”, a 1958 14' Mohawk, has always been one of the family.
Howard in Virginia is installing electric propulsion in his delightful, 20', clinker built, cedar on oak frame "Sigi".	“Ebony Queen” is a 1953 ‘lap streak’ made by Hubert&Joshson, that Gerard has been restoring for the last four years, in Bellmore, New York.
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Rosalind in Canada is about to begin restoration work on "Hannie", a clinker built, 32' Ex Canadian navy launch.	"Sara B” is a 47' Tancook Schooner, bought on eBay and now under restoration in Little Sodus Bay, Fair Haven, NY.
This 1947 Chris Craft Express Cruiser is being restored by Philippe, in Long Beach California.	Ann Marie found this double ended, carvel built, project boat, under thirteen layers of paint in Co. Clare, Ireland.
Chris Craft Constellation Anyone got any advice for Larry in Florida who is rebuilding “Descanse II” his 1968 Chris Craft Constellation.	The latest from Andrew in Hobart, Tasmania on his Malahini.
“Troll” is a 1965 King's Cruiser 28, being restored by Peter on the beautiful Island of Corfu.	New Zealander Sam realizes his youthful dreams in the form of a 1964 40 ft Carvel Kauri Yawl which is in need of a refit.
Missy has just bought this superb looking, 1962 Youngquist cruiser. The question is, should she or shouldn’t she have taken her checkbook with her when she first went to look at her?	A Classic Boat found in a barn and acquired for free! Keith’s Penn Yan Captivator find must be the Classic Boat enthusiasts dream come true.
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Mark, from Harpers Ferry in West Virginia, tells how he built a “Popular Mechanics PM-38” just like the one his father built back in the early sixties.	This beautiful old Australian lady is over 130 years old. She was built in about 1876, originally steam powered , but now has a ford lees.
"Patience" The Thousand Islands of the St. Lawrence River is now home to this delightful Sam Rabl designed Picaroon II.	A beautiful old lady “The Atlantis Adventure” sailing ship is a 100 years old ex Norwegian fishing boat being restored by Anne Barr in Baltimore Ireland.
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. A project boat to be truly proud of.	Semper Fi - 46' LOA, This classic motor yacht was built in 1960 and refitted in 2007.

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8 of Hearts This is a 29' Chris-Craft Cruiser, completely stripped her down, bleached, sanded, stained and started over with the varnishing.

"Salty" on the Comeback This is my new /old Harkers Island Net Boat.

She is a 1960 vintage wooden boat that's 26'LOA and 9'Beam.

Just got the bill of sale today and ...

"Little Sanity" The name came from what I wanted from this little boat, to get on the lake to do a bit of fishing and relax, thus giving me...a "little sanity" :)

This ...

The finding and fixing of "LaDonna" I have recently come into possession of a 1957 32' Chris Craft Commander named La Donna.

The price was awesome...free, but what is that you say?

Free ...

1920's Wooden Boat Hope someone can help identify my 16' row boat.

All I know about it is from verbal history.

It was built in the 1920's and has been stored since ...

ATLI kbh - S-Cruiser 29 food Kings Cruiser We bought ATLI in HAMBURGSUND Sweden summer of 2009

That summer we sailed her to Copenhagen Denmark, and a bit roundabout in Denmark.

Just to get ...

Dawn til Dusk We bought this 1938 Chris Craft 18’ Runabout in 1983.

She had been sitting out in the AZ sun and the wood was rotted and broken.

We put her ...

Stauter-built. "Cedar Point Special" Bought her from man in ALberta Al.

It is a 1976 Stauter-Built "14' Cedar Point Special" made in Mobile, Al. by Lenard Stauter.

Been in the weeds ...

8ft Classic ‘Squadron’ Clinker Dinghy I thought you would like to see some pic's of my 8ft Classic ‘Squadron’ Clinker Dinghy that I have just recently completed.

I have had numerous traditional ...

What to do with dad's Skee Craft? I have been in the possession of my late father's 1961 Skee Craft runabout for about 20 years.

It has been my dream to see it back in it's original ...

Crap Shoot I am new to the wood boat world.

I have owned 17' - 28' glass sail and power boats.

I purchased "Crap Shoot" a year ago and fell in love.

"Crap ...

Side by side, a mahogany runabout She was built from plans from Sandy Point Boat Works. , mahogany plywood over oak frames.

A report about the build can be found here, at in the ...

"Splash of Lime" 1967 59'.6" Carolina (70'Overall) she was a fishing headboat (49 passengers), now converting to live aboard.

So far it is mostly original.

I have ...

Hard Luck (name to be changed) 28 foot beached boat that just doesn't seem like her time is done yet.

At a minimum could be a show and tell for the local kids here.

Had a lovely,...

Stony Lake Sailing Canoe Known History: One of a kind sailing canoe designed and built around the turn of the century (1900).

I was able to secure it from outside storage ...

"ILLUSION" "Illusion" is a 1958 35ft Constellation Bullnose.

I am the 4th owner.

The previous owner had her for 40 + yrs.

She has been boat house ...

"Norseman" (the boat formerly known as...) I'm restoring "Norseman" - name to change before she is relaunched, on request of the previous owner.

Here is an article he wrote in December 2010 ...

Miss Janet Chesapeake Bay Deadrise
I purchased Miss Janet January 29 this year.

She is a 1979,26 foot 9'beam Chesapeake Bay deadrise.

Built by Fred Ajootian ...

1954 Whirlwind 15' mohagany boat I bought a whirlwind 15' mahogany boat from the original owner a couple of years ago.

I was excited about getting started on restoration and had the ...

Uncle Joe 1958 14' Mohawk.

She has a molded plywood hull.

The boat has been in the family since new and always garage kept.

My Great Uncle Joe purchased ...

Vixen 27ft Williams (Australia) I purchased “Vixen” a 27ft Williams built (gentleman’s day cruiser and ladies luncheon vessel) about 3 years ago.

She was built, I am told, in 1935 ...

SIGI "Sigi" is a 20' clinker built, cedar on oak frame.

She was built by Chip Stulen in the early 1980s but has spent the past 25 years high and dry in ...

Ebony Queen 1953 Lap Streak made by Hubert&Joshson.

I have been redoing it for the last 4 years while enjoying it all now that I have it on the water.

I live ...

Hannie 32' Ex Canadian navy clinker pre-1946, 4 cyl Isuzu.

Sitting in a field 1 1/2 years.

Starting work soon.

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1947 Chris Craft Express Cruiser http://www.phildanrestoration.info/article-chris-craft-1947-express-cruiser-restoration-nov-up-to-march-2011-63297905.html

Full restoration in long ...

Descanse II Descanse II is a 1968 CC Constelation that will be rebuild over the next few? years.

Any help / advise is welcome.

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19xx? Yellow Jacket Boat 14' I'm in the process of restoring this boat but am in dire need of finding someone who has a listing of the hull numbers and the year associated with them....

1965 King's Cruiser 28 restoration The first boat I ever really wanted was a Folkboat.

And that was 20 yrs ago!

So when this King's Cruiser 28 came up, designed by the same designer ...

1962 Youngquist 27 foot express cruiser style I bought this boat in 15 minutes two weeks ago, and have invested about $3000, so far in her purchase, tow, etc.

I will meet with a local boat-wright ...

Building the Popular Mechanics PM-38 from the August 1962 issue. A few people have asked about the popular mechanics PM-38 boat that I built so I thought I would tell a little about it.

I got the idea from my ...

"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.

Back to Wooden Boat ...

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....

Drying out in Eastern Washington State. This is my 1973 30' Carver Mariner.

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

The fasteners for cleats, etc rusted ...

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 ...

Helios, Ireland. We found her in Co. Clare covered in white interior house paint.

We don't know how old she is.

We were told she is over one hundred years old.

After ...

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. Clikc here to see the original of the above photo of Patience

Patience, A Shipwright Yesterday, Peter Radclyffe, copyright 2009.

The yacht ...

CRESSET I am rebuilding the 40 foot 1929 cutter "Cresset".

She was built by Gorge Askew in false Creek Vancouver B.C Canada.

She was owned by RVYC members ...

Highland Lass "Highland Lass" is a John Atkin "Maid of Endor" gaff sloop.

20'3" overall, 18'6" DWL, 7'8" in beam, draft 3'4" and 1100# of outside lead ballast ...

The 1940 Rhodes project Hello this is a first for me…

I already own a vintage fiberglass sailboat.

However, there’s something about wood that attracts me a lot…

This ...

A Skerry sailboat and an Apple Pie pram. I have built 2 stitch and glue boats.
My first boat ever was a Chesapeake Light Craft Skerry.

It is still my first love.

I sail her in Lake ...

1960 Chriscraft Constellation This is a 1960 32 FT Chris Craft Constellation with flight bridge.

Two new 6 cylinder engine both have less then 75 hours each.

Everything in it ...

Cholita Mia "Cholita Mia" is a William Atkin designed 32' cutter.

The design was based on the Colin Archer designed rescue boats of the Norwegian fishing fleet ...

Wigglin' Willy 1953 Wolverine Wagemaker 14ft outboard.

Located on Claytor Lake Virginia near VT Blacksburg.

I'm looking for a referral of someone in the Blacksburg-...

96' 1944 TP Class Tugboat being Refurbished in Juneau, Alaska Tugboat Challenger , a 96' TP Class tugboat, is currently being refurbished in Juneau, Alaska.

The keel was laid in March of 1944, in Wilmington,...

Lindy Lindy was built for the British Admiralty in 1944.

She found me in 2000 in Charleston S.C. Navy shipyard.

We went to the Bay Islands in Roatan ...

59 Richardson Express Crusier,31 ft My name is Rick, I just bought this boat.

It needs repair, some rot, mostly in the bow.

I need advice, as to how to proceed, where to get wood and ...

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