by ptscads | Jan 1, 2022 | Client Profiles, Fishing Vessels, Metal Boats, Motor Vessels, New Work, Port Townsend Sails, PTSC Members, Sailing Vessels, Shipwright, Western Flyer, Wooden Boats
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...
by fireflypt | Apr 2, 2013 | Fishing Vessels, New Work, Sailing Vessels, Uncategorized
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.
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 22, 2012 | New Work, Sailing Vessels
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. Here is a boomkin end cap that carries the backstay and boomkin stay to the transom. It was recently poured at the foundry...
by fireflypt | Nov 17, 2011 | Local Boating Events, Upcoming Events
Volunteer aboard Adventuress this winter. The Schooner will be located at The Center for Wooden Boats in Seattle. This opportunity offers a sense of accomplishment as you work with local shipwrights, learn new skills, become a part of the maritime community, and...
