by fireflypt | Feb 21, 2013 | Motor Vessels, New Work, Uncategorized
The PT 658 is an 80 foot World-War II motor torpedo boat that is being restored by volunteers in Portland, Oregon. It is the last operational patrol boat in existence. The group of volunteers are retired “PT-boaters” who would like to restore the boat as...
by fireflypt | Feb 15, 2013 | Motor Vessels, New Work, Uncategorized
Pete Rust has built the new purple heart engine bed for the Whale Boat at Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-op. Pete is building the aft deck cockpit as well. It will have a bronze cleat for towing or tying up the boat up.
by fireflypt | Feb 15, 2013 | Fishing Vessels, New Work
The long-liner St. John II is hauled out at Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-op for work while off season. Greg Fredricks and Paul Van Dyke pulled up the original deck from the 1940’s. They layed, bunged, and faired a the new well-deck of larch. They This week...
by fireflypt | Feb 12, 2013 | Motor Vessels, New Work, Uncategorized
Co-op Member, Ben Tyler, designed and fabricated a hinged anchor mechanism for Seaducktress at Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-op. The owner of the vessel, Peter Geerlofs, explained to Ben what he was looking for in a new anchor roller system. What Ben fabricated is...
by fireflypt | Jan 24, 2013 | Fishing Vessels, New Work
Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-op is leasing additional space to house the Nona S and Erickson 38. The Nona S, is getting a new deck with purple heart beams, a plywood overlay and fiberglass. In 1976, Nona S, a Skookum 52, was built in the same building it is now...
by fireflypt | Jan 18, 2013 | New Work, Uncategorized
The restoration of The Navy Whale Boat, The Defender, is busy with planking at Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-op. The cap rails, combing, and shearline are now complete. The owner Scott has learned to plank from Project Manager, Pete Rust. He and his son Tristan...
