by fireflypt | Mar 28, 2012 | New Work, Sailing Vessels
Three Sheets Northwest owners, Deborah and Marty, are purchasing the Meridian. This Robert Perry designed vessel, a Passport 42, has proven to be a solid ocean cruising sailboat. Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-op will be handling the boat repair and maintenance for...
by fireflypt | Mar 23, 2012 | Fishing Vessels, Local Boating Events, Motor Vessels, Sailing Vessels
Last Saturday, Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-op member, Chris Brignoli, spoke at the Northwest Maritime Center’s Spring Boating Symposium. Chris shared a wealth of information regarding innovative heating solutions for boats. The lecture was based on his...
by fireflypt | Mar 22, 2012 | New Work, Sailing Vessels
Schooner Martha is getting a new paint job this week and new hardware as well. Port Townsend Foundry is making beautiful new pieces for Martha. Here is a boomkin end cap that carries the backstay and boomkin stay to the transom. It was recently poured at the foundry...
by fireflypt | Mar 20, 2012 | Sailing Vessels
One of our long time clients, Kevin Campion of Deep Green Wilderness, has posted a fantastic film, Deep Green, about his programs aboard Orion. The 1934 built wooden yawl was restored at Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-op in 2010 and returns each winter for new bottom...
by fireflypt | Mar 10, 2012 | Motor Vessels, New Work
Sara B is a regular client who has returned to Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-op after hitting a rock in Ketchikan, Alaska. This beautiful boat will have a new stem and planking replaced.