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Hope everyone came out ok in the aftermath of Sandy.  She has temporarily stalled my build while we attempt to re-rail our lives.  Can't complain too much, I know so many people  who have lost so much … read more

HARBORMASTER My objective was to create a boat ideal for cruising in protected waters on a sunny Sunday afternoon, reminiscent of the Thames River launches of the early 1900’s. I wanted an efficien … read more

SELF-DRAINING COCKPIT Let's set the record straight. Almost everyone would like to have a boat with a cockpit that would drain any rainwater or spray back to the ocean or lake the boat is floating … read more

A chance encounter with a Chris Craft replica in Noosa, Queensland, which awakened a long held interest in these beautiful mahogany creations and the sound of a big V8 engine, along with the end of … read more

While the essence of a boat like the Riviera lies in a gloriously varnished mahogany hull and lots of shiny chrome bits, a critical element of the overall aesthetic is that big rumbling V8 sou … read more

With all frames constructed, it was time to get serious, clean out the build space and assemble a strong back.  I decided to sit the strong back on castor wheels to allow the necessary jigglin … read more