Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-Op Blog
Marie Celine was moved out of the shelter and into the sun last week as the final work is completed before the launch.
Cathead on Marie Celine
Anna refinishing.
Joe fabricates a bracket for the control cables.
Pete rigging the headstay of Marie Celine.
Chris wires the solar panel and stern light.
Josh paints the transom.
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Here at Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-op spring has brought us beautiful sunshine, while we continue a busy schedule repairing a wide variety of vessels in boat haven.
Orion, Deep Green Wilderness‘ 64 foot wooden yawl is back at Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-op for annual maintenance and woodwork. The sailing vessel is located in close quarters with the Navy Whale Boat. Owner, Kevin Campion and Cheif Mate, Kris Day worked on the paint job. To read more about Orion’s success with copper
The newest member of Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-op, Zeke McFadin, built a sailing vessel when he was 20 years old. He named the boat “Ness”. It took him six years to build the steel hull, a Tahitiana Ketch. In 2000, when the boat was completed, Zeke sailed Ness to
As 2021 comes to a close and we reflect on this year, we would like to thank everyone for all the support during another unusual year. This year marks our 40th-anniversary of repairing, constructing, and maintaining all types of boats. We’ve come quite a ways from building our original
Today Alison Wood, a long-time employee at Port Townsend Sails, walks through deploying and using her Lazy Jack system aboard her boat S/V Juichi, a Downeast 32. She and her husband, Ron Hicken, have cruised extensively in the Pacific Northwest, including circumnavigating Vancouver Island and cruising Alaska. Alison built her
Interested in joining our crew? We are hiring for several positions including – Shipwright with experience in structural repairs and interior joinery Marine Electrician Mechanic Marine plumbing and systems Metal worker-welder Painter (finisher) Rigger General labor We are an equal opportunity employer and offer competitive pay and a benefits
Here at Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-op spring has brought us beautiful sunshine, while we continue a busy schedule repairing a wide variety of vessels in boat haven.
Orion, Deep Green Wilderness‘ 64 foot wooden yawl is back at Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-op for annual maintenance and woodwork. The sailing vessel is located in close quarters with the Navy Whale Boat. Owner, Kevin Campion and Cheif Mate, Kris Day worked on the paint job. To read more about Orion’s success with copper
The newest member of Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-op, Zeke McFadin, built a sailing vessel when he was 20 years old. He named the boat “Ness”. It took him six years to build the steel hull, a Tahitiana Ketch. In 2000, when the boat was completed, Zeke sailed Ness to
As 2021 comes to a close and we reflect on this year, we would like to thank everyone for all the support during another unusual year. This year marks our 40th-anniversary of repairing, constructing, and maintaining all types of boats. We’ve come quite a ways from building our original
Today Alison Wood, a long-time employee at Port Townsend Sails, walks through deploying and using her Lazy Jack system aboard her boat S/V Juichi, a Downeast 32. She and her husband, Ron Hicken, have cruised extensively in the Pacific Northwest, including circumnavigating Vancouver Island and cruising Alaska. Alison built her
Interested in joining our crew? We are hiring for several positions including – Shipwright with experience in structural repairs and interior joinery Marine Electrician Mechanic Marine plumbing and systems Metal worker-welder Painter (finisher) Rigger General labor We are an equal opportunity employer and offer competitive pay and a benefits
Nice Job, My Grandfather would be proud.He built the Marie Celine from Murry G. Peterson #105 Coaster plans Sent by Peterson himself April 3,1940. Launched June 17,1947,