by fireflypt | Jun 8, 2011 | Fishing Vessels, Motor Vessels, Sailing Vessels
Before we know it, the work is completed, and the vessels are back in the water. Here are a few boats that recently arrived and some are already gone. Tugnacious was back for the second time. It is owned and operated by four women who are on their way to the Nordic...
by fireflypt | May 31, 2011 | Sailing Vessels
Chris is swinging bevels as Leigh cuts out a piece of mahogany for the aft bulwark on Destiny. This Ship Saw is over 100 years old.
by fireflypt | May 31, 2011 | Sailing Vessels, Uncategorized
In the metal shop, Zeke is making spreader fittings and compression bands for Destiny. He is working off of drawings by Dave Griswold and engineering as he builds the rigging parts. Each diameter must be considered individually and the right strength determined in...
by fireflypt | May 31, 2011 | Fishing Vessels, Motor Vessels
The Amak is back for the fourth time to Shipwright’s Co-op. The new owner is retiring this commercial tug boat and would like Shipwright’s Co-op to transform Amak into a recreational boat.
by fireflypt | May 26, 2011 | Sailing Vessels
John Zimmer is spending many weeks seamlessly caulking Destiny. He explains that the process is not about strength, but rather about feeling. As John works, his intent is to create a certain tension within the structure of the boat. This feeling of tension...
