Old Wharf Dory Fishing Work Pleasure Skiffs and Boats

WoodenBoat Class

My Class, 2009

It's not too late to sign up for my class,Building the Lumberyard Skiff, which starts Sunday, August 29, at the WoodenBoat School in Brooklin, Maine. Hope to see you there.

2010-08-20

Some 16' LYS photos and comments

Here are some comments and photos from a builder down south. He and his friend each built a boat, so there is a pair of them running around down there.

Walter, Alex and I finished our boats in April. Been meaning to send you photos. This is from Saluda River last weekend, our first launching of both boats together. These are from my cell phone, but we will get you better ones in the near future. Been all over SC, salt and fresh water. Great boats! Willy

2010-08-16

All Done!

All done for now, that is. The boat is out of the shop, on the trailer, waiting for the owner to pick it up. He will be finishing it out- adding floorboards, a small cabin, coamings,paint, etc. When it is done, hopefully I will get a photo to post here.

2010-08-02

Shoes

Here I am fitting the shoes to the bottom of the boat. One has been installed, one ready to be cut to fit. Since this boat will be finished by the owner, once both shoes are installed, the only thing left to do is turn it back over and put it on the trailer.

2010-07-26

Sheathing is done.

Here the sheathing and epoxy coating is finished.

2010-07-20

Back to the 20'LYS

In this photo the boat is back upside down, and I am starting to sheathe the boat with epoxy and 6 oz. fiberglass cloth. One side of the bottom is done. The next piece of cloth is layed out, ready for epoxy.

2010-07-13

Another Bolger Boat

Spotted this "Birdwatcher" design tied up in a slip at the Wellfleet Pier. It was around 4th of July week-end. Never saw her sailing, nor did I see anyone aboard. I saw this boat here last year, but never spoke to the owner. Anyone know anything about her ?

2010-07-09

Seen at the Cape Cod Maritime Festival-

A Phil Bolger Light Schooner. This one belongs to the Harwich Sea Scouts, donated to them by the builder.

2010-06-21

One of the originals

Here's a photo of a dugout canoe, made by Wampanoags at Plimoth Plantation. They build 2 or 3 a year. They said this one is going to the Smithsonian. Fire is the main tool.

2010-06-17

Cape Cod Maritime Festival

Thanks to all who stopped by at the Festival, it was a lot of fun, the weather was not too bad, and the food was good. More soon.

2010-06-15

Old Wharf Dory Company
170 Old Chequessett Neck Road
Wellfleet, MA 02667
508-349-2383
E-mail: info@oldwharf.com