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 11, 2012 | Motor Vessels, New Work, Uncategorized
Spirit Quest is back for engine repair work. There is an oil leak in the rear seal and a small anti-freeze leak. The vessel will receive a new head gasket and watermaker. This year Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-op acquired an all terrain forklift with an 8,000 pound...
by fireflypt | Apr 5, 2012 | New Work, Sailing Vessels, Uncategorized
Last week the team at the Port Townsend Foundry was pouring turnbuckles for Schooner Martha. The process is quite impressive. While the furnace heated up the ingots of aluminum bronze in the crucible, Alan and Pete prepared the molds of sand and then moved them to...
by fireflypt | Mar 9, 2012 | Fishing Vessels, New Work, Uncategorized
Lady Kate and Granada are hauled out at the Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-op for maintenance. Granada is getting a new fish hold while Lady Kate is having propeller, shaft, and metal work completed.
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 22, 2012 | Fishing Vessels, New Work, Uncategorized
The Muskrat bustles with shipwrights weekly and the transformation has been impressive. Here is a progression of photographs taken during the past many weeks.
