Bouchie Dory BOUCHIE DORY Designed by myself, the Bouchie Dory is a scaled down interpretation of the classic Grand Banks fishing dory. The Grandbanks dories were carried stacked on-deck of coasting schooners and deployed in small fleets once the fishing grounds were...
Hades Skiff HADES SKIFF We built this boat as a prop for a Hollywood movie called Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief. We actually built two identical boats and coincidentally rented kayaks to a prop house that were also used in the movie. Traditional construction...
Fisgard Skiff FISGARD SKIFF We built this skiff for Parks Canada to use as a permanent exhibit at the Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Site. The lighthouse, built in 1860, was the first on Canada’s west coast and is still in operation. The skiff is a lengthened...
ENDEAVOUR ENDEAVOUR 17 KAYAK This single touring design, from the Bear Mountain Boat Shop, was intended for strip building. I have modified the design slightly to allow for traditional clinker construction on the hull and shiplap construction on the deck. The planking...
Canoe Restoration CANOE RESTORATION Over the years, we have had a steady flow of canoe restorations. Here are a few examples. If you have a canoe that you would like to have restored, we are happy to have a look at your project. Please be aware that the costs of these...