New Port Building

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 exterior metal galvanized staircase and a second timbered staircase for the interior.
Shipwrights in Alaska

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, hull work and re-bolting skegs.  Chris Chase was also in Alaska to look at a future project with another vessel....
Insequent Launch

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 in the Pacific Northwest for the summer and then cruise or transport his vessel to his home in Australia.  If you have...
Gia Li

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.  The vessel was built last year.  It is a bit high in the bow, needing more buoyancy aft.  A longer water line will also...
Sandra Jean II

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 new steel fuel tanks this spring.   Both Nancy and Pete Hardy are captains for whale watching business in Friday...