PTSC Blog
Reflections on 2021
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...
Popular POPLAR III
With the need for a hardworking and sturdy boat, the British Columbia Police Force commissioned a 50-foot double-ender designed by Robert Allan to...
Lazy Jack Demonstration with Alison!
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...
We’re hiring!
Interested in joining our crew? We are hiring for several positions including - Shipwright with experience in structural repairs and interior...
Big News for PTSC!
We are excited to announce that the Port Townsend Shipwrights have entered an agreement to purchase Hasse & Company Port Townsend Sails! ...
Adding a bow thruster on a wooden boat!
The 1972 Grand Banks Alaskan 49 CONSCIOUS (ex-SALACIA) has gotten a new bow thruster! If you have been following our shop's progress for a while,...
Meet MAGGIE B!
This 28' William Garden designed tug boat was built in 1961 by Al Jacobs in Lake Union and served many years as a log patrol boat on the Snohomish...
Job Posting! Full time mechanic.
We are currently seeking an experienced full time mechanic, who has at least 5 years experience in a mechanical trade - marine, aviation, or...
A COVID-19 Update
For the health and safety of our community and crew we are following the Governor's recommendation and closing our business down for two weeks. We...
MIRIAM gets a new rudder!
Check out this articulating teardrop style rudder our very own Griz fabricated! Designed by Antonio Salguero of Coastwise Marine Design, this rudder...
Western Flyer
The Western Flyer Foundation has hired PTSC to restore Western Flyer to original condition. New York Times article - 75 Years After Steinbeck...
Seattle’s Pacific Marine Expo Coming!
The annual Pacific Marine Expo is back again this year in November at CenturyLink Field Event Center in Seattle. This year you'll find us in booth...
Curtis Schloe Enjoying Retirement
Co-op Member for 23 years, Curtis Schloe retired this spring. Since then, he has been spending his time fishing with friends and family in the San...
Legend
A 1948 classic Shain boat, Legend, is hauled out at Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-op for propellor shaft log replacement and planking. Pete Rust and...
New Port Building
The Port of Port Townsend is having a new building constructed this summer. Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-op has been building the staircases, an...
Skagit
Skagit is hauled out at Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-op for steel work. The tug boat is part of the Orion Marine Group. Zeke McFadin is the...
Shipwrights in Alaska
Six shipwrights from Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-op traveled up to Alaska this month. Five were working on the Randi Lynn in Kodiak; steel plating,...
Insequent Launch
Last week, Insequent, the 50 ft Ocean Alexander, was launched at Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-op. The owner, Brian Gibson, plans to enjoy cruising...
Gia Li
Zeke McFadin is the Project Manager for the Gia Li, a catamaran yacht hauled out at Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-op for a 3 foot stern extension....
Sandra Jean II
One of Port Townsend Shipwright Co-op's longest-standing clients, Nancy and Pete Hardy, brought their Canadian trawler, the Sandra Jean II, in for...