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Marie Celine Album on Facebook
Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-op has made it's way to Facebook. It is a great medium for viewing large numbers of photographs and engaging in...
Bainbridge
Kelly Warren is a long time client of the Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-op. His two beautiful old wooden fishing vessels, Misty Moon and...
Granada’s New RSW Manifold
Greg is welding and fabricating the new recirculating sea water (RSW) manifold for the crab hold on Granada at Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-op....
Felicity Ann: A Symbol of Inspiration
In 1953, Ann Davison became the first woman to single hand sail across the Atlantic Ocean alone. Ann documented her experience in the book titled...
Paragon and Skiff Launched
On a rainy day last week, Paragon launched after a great deal of engine work, metal fabrication, and fresh paint.
Jason Wolford, Sound Technician, Visits Co-op
Jason Wolford, Sound Technician, from Seattle, visited Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-op to gather some noise. Welding, grinding, cutting, and...
Granada’s Crew Keeps Busy
Granada's team has been bustling at Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-op for many weeks. There has been a great deal of metalwork accomplished in a...
A Shave and A Haircut
Many regular clients of Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-op are returning for "a Shave and a Haircut", resolving any needed maintenance and getting a...
Paragon’s Seining Skiff
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...
Engine Repairs at Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-op
Copper-free Paint Solution for Wooden Vessels
An Old Fishing Troller and a Classic Yawl are Ahead of Their Time Last year, Washington became the first state in the country to ban copper-based...
Muskrat Launched
This beautiful seventy year old vessel, Muskrat, was hit while docked in Kodiak Alaska last fall. In route to Seattle for boat repairs, the...
Spirit Quest
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...
Chinook
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,...
PT Foundry Makes Turnbuckles for Martha
Last week the team at the Port Townsend Foundry was pouring turnbuckles for Schooner Martha. The process is quite impressive. While the furnace...
Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-op Crew
Here's our crew of talented shipwrights that spend everyday repairing and restoring boats at Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-op.
Meridian
Three Sheets Northwest owners, Deborah and Marty, are purchasing the Meridian. This Robert Perry designed vessel, a Passport 42, has proven to be a...
Chris Brignoli at the Spring Boating Symposium
Last Saturday, Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-op member, Chris Brignoli, spoke at the Northwest Maritime Center's Spring Boating Symposium. Chris...
Martha’s New Boomkin End Cap
Schooner Martha is getting a new paint job this week and new hardware as well. Port Townsend Foundry is making beautiful new pieces for Martha....
Deep Green Wilderness
One of our long time clients, Kevin Campion of Deep Green Wilderness, has posted a fantastic film, Deep Green, about his programs aboard Orion. The...