by fireflypt | Apr 23, 2012 | Fishing Vessels, Motor Vessels, New Work
Many regular clients of Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-op are returning for “a Shave and a Haircut”, resolving any needed maintenance and getting a fresh coat of paint.
by fireflypt | Apr 20, 2012 | Fishing Vessels, New Work, Uncategorized
Paragon has been coming to Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-op for annual haul outs over the past 7 years. This year Paragon’s seining skiff was hauled out as well. A new motor has been installed with a cleaner and “greener” engine, more quiet and no...
by fireflypt | Apr 19, 2012 | Fishing Vessels, Motor Vessels, Sailing Vessels
An Old Fishing Troller and a Classic Yawl are Ahead of Their Time Last year, Washington became the first state in the country to ban copper-based paint for recreational boats. The new laws will go into effect in January of 2018. Copper-based antifouling paints have...
by fireflypt | Apr 12, 2012 | Fishing Vessels
This beautiful seventy year old vessel, Muskrat, was hit while docked in Kodiak Alaska last fall. In route to Seattle for boat repairs, the Skipper Greg said they were pumping 200-400 gallons of water per hour. Chuck, the owner of Muskrat, was referred by another...
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...
