Small Boat Projects

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CLC Sail Rig - Chesapeake Light Craft Kayak Sail Rig MK II

I built this sail rig to go with my boat, Hull B.    I built this project strictly from plans, and raw materials.  I also did things a little differently than CLC lays out.  First, I used a different sail plan, with a jib and a mainsail.  I will also changed the way the crossbars (aka's) will be attached to the hull.  Finally I built the floats (ama's) as hybrids, where the hulls were plywood and the decks were strip built.

Length:  12 feet
Beam:  10 feet
Weight: 40 lbs.

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Pygmy Wineglass Wherry - Hull #1

I built this Wineglass Wherry for a customer in Port Townsend.  The kit sat in the basement for years until I started building it in May of 2006.  A nameplate, bulkheads with hatches, and a brass cleat on the bow are the custom options I added to this beautiful boat.

Length:  14 feet
Beam:  4 feet
Weight: 100 lbs.

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PT Skiff - Hull #8

This was my biggest project to date.  It is a PT Skiff by Port Townsend Watercraft.  It is a lightweight motor boat that has the unique capability to have water ballast.  This boat is built using stitch and glue construction.

Length:  18 feet 5 inches
Beam:  6 feet 2 inches
Displacement: 1379 lbs.
Engine: 25 HP

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Chesapeake Light Craft Cocktail Class Racer - Hull #9

I finished this fun little boat for a client that started building it but ran out of time.

Length:  8 feet
Beam:  4 feet
Engine: 8 HP

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Angus Rowboats Expedition Rowboat - Hull #16

I completed the build of this boat. It is a large rowboat capable of extended trips.

Length:  18 feet
Beam:  35 inches
Weight: 85 lbs.

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Geodesic Airolite Classic 14 - Hull #19

This boat was built with a spruce frame, ash ribs, and western red cedar accents. It is covered with Ceconite Dacron/fiberglass fabric, making for an ultralight yet tough boat.

Length:  14 feet
Beam:  48.5 inches
Weight: 60 lbs.

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Angus Rowboats Expedition Rowboat - Hull #20

This boat was built with an extra layer of kevlar on the bottom. It is a large rowboat capable of extended trips.

Length:  18 feet
Beam:  35 inches
Weight: 85 lbs.

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Angus Rowboats Expedition Rowboat - Hull #21

This boat was built with an extra layer of kevlar on the bottom. It is a large rowboat capable of extended trips.

Length:  18 feet
Beam:  35 inches
Weight: 85 lbs.

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Pygmy Wineglass Wherry - Hull#22

I took over the build of this boat from the owner. I installed the seats, added extra bulkheads, painted and varnished, and added the sailing conversion.

Length:  14 feet
Beam:  48 inches
Weight: 150 lbs.

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PT Watercraft PT 11 Nesting Dinghy - Hull #26

This gorgeous little boat can be taken apart for storage in a small space.


Length:  11 feet
Beam:  4 feet 2 in.
Weight: 90 lbs.

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PT Watercraft PT 11 Nesting Dinghy - Hull #29

This gorgeous little boat can be taken apart for storage in a small space.


Length:  11 feet
Beam:  4 feet 2 in.
Weight: 90 lbs.

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CLC Nesting Pram - Hull 34

This boat is the take apart version of the Eastport Pram. It will have the sail rig and an extra rowing station.

Length (LOA):  7 feet 9 inches
Beam:  48 inches
Weight: ~75 pounds

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CLC Expedition Wherry - Hull 37

This boat is the expedition version of the Annapolis Wherry.

Length (LOA):  18 feet 3 inches
Beam:  36 inches
Weight: ~92 pounds

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Savo 650D - Hull 36

This boat is a specialized racing rowboat from a designer in Finland. It will be set up to be rowed by one or two people. It will also have custom water tight storage compartments in the bow and stern.

Length (LOA):  6.5 meters (21 ft.)
Beam:  1.27 meters (4 ft.)
Weight: ~46 kg (~100 pounds)

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CLC Tandem Wherry - Hull 39

This boat is the tandem version of the Annapolis Wherry.

Length (LOA):  19 feet 10 inches
Beam:  38 inches
Weight: ~90 pounds

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PT Watercraft PT 11 Nesting Dinghy - Hull #40

This gorgeous little boat can be taken apart for storage in a small space.


Length:  11 feet
Beam:  4 feet 2 in.
Weight: 90 lbs.

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Angus Rowboats Sailing Rowcruiser

This Rowcruiser has the sailing option. It has a solar panel and full electrical system.


Length:  19 feet
Beam:  10 feet 5 in.
Weight: 220 lbs.

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Angus Rowboats Expedition Rowboat - Hull #42

This boat was partially built and I finished it.

Length:  18 feet
Beam:  35 inches
Weight: 85 lbs.

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Savo 650D - Hull 45

This boat is a specialized racing rowboat from a designer in Finland. It will be set up to be rowed by one or two people. It will also have custom water tight storage compartments in the bow and stern, a rudder, and an attachment point for a kite.

Length (LOA):  6.5 meters (21 ft.)
Beam:  1.27 meters (4 ft.)
Weight: ~46 kg (~100 pounds)

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PT Watercraft PT 11 Nesting Dinghy - Hull #46

This gorgeous little boat can be taken apart for storage in a small space.


Length:  11 feet
Beam:  4 feet 2 in.
Weight: 90 lbs.

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Angus Rowboats Rowcruiser

This Rowcruiser is the rowing version with the daggerboard trunk and mast steps installed for future conversion to a sailing version.


Length:  19 feet
Beam:  44 in.
Weight: 148 lbs.

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