by fireflypt | Feb 15, 2013 | Fishing Vessels, New Work
The long-liner St. John II is hauled out at Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-op for work while off season. Greg Fredricks and Paul Van Dyke pulled up the original deck from the 1940’s. They layed, bunged, and faired a the new well-deck of larch. They This week...
by fireflypt | Jan 24, 2013 | Fishing Vessels, New Work
Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-op is leasing additional space to house the Nona S and Erickson 38. The Nona S, is getting a new deck with purple heart beams, a plywood overlay and fiberglass. In 1976, Nona S, a Skookum 52, was built in the same building it is now...
by fireflypt | Jan 18, 2013 | New Work, Uncategorized
The restoration of The Navy Whale Boat, The Defender, is busy with planking at Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-op. The cap rails, combing, and shearline are now complete. The owner Scott has learned to plank from Project Manager, Pete Rust. He and his son Tristan...
by fireflypt | Dec 4, 2012 | New Work, Uncategorized
The restoration of the Navy Whale Boat is an amazing transformation to watch at Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-op. Pete Rust has installed the shear strake, the blocking and the bulkheads. The vessel’s owner and his son, Tristan, come often to work on the boat...
by fireflypt | Dec 3, 2012 | Sailing Vessels
Orion, Deep Green Wilderness’ 64 foot wooden yawl is back at Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-op for annual maintenance and woodwork. The sailing vessel is located in close quarters with the Navy Whale Boat. Owner, Kevin Campion and Cheif Mate, Kris Day worked on...
