by fireflypt | Apr 6, 2012 | Local Boating Events, Motor Vessels
We are saddened by the tragic loss of two lives and many boats in the fire in Squalicum Harbor, Bellingham, on March 30th. Dave and Mary Cahalan, long-time clients of Shipwrights Co-op, lost their vessel Chinook in the fire.
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 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.
by fireflypt | Mar 9, 2012 | Motor Vessels, New Work, Uncategorized
Next week is a great opportunity for boat owners and enthusiasts to learn from twenty-five experts on a variety of useful maritime topics. The second annual Spring Boating Symposium will take place at the Northwest Maritime Center. Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-op...
by fireflypt | Feb 21, 2012 | Fishing Vessels, Motor Vessels, New Work, Uncategorized
The Muskrat, an 88-foot scow, has been at the Shipwright’s Co-op for several months now. As all scows, it was built during World War II, designed to haul cargo to locations, such as the Aleutian Islands. These powerful wooden vessels are still valuable to...
by fireflypt | Feb 9, 2012 | Motor Vessels, New Work, Uncategorized
For a part of the boat that few will ever see, Amak’s team of shipwright’s still provides the highest quality craftsmanship. After Dan fiberglassed the cabin top and overhang, Jim Lyons and Mike Rust added covering boards and are now putting finishing...
