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Why A Man Builds a Boat

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Jan 25th 2013

by Julie George, 2012 (for Don Fischer and Tom George) Don Fischer beginning his Cracker Box What urge rises up from the depths of his soul, to spur a sane man into building a boat? … read more

Zip Builder - Ted Gauthier

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Dec 20th 2012

I'm so excited to share with you the first of many great videos from the September Gathering of Boatbuilders in Tennessee (G6) thanks to Chris Dixon of Vineyard Productions. Today, I interview Te … read more

Modified Harbormaster Build a Success

Posted by Cliff on Nov 12th 2012

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

Sea Knight Builder Legacy Continues

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Oct 5th 2012

For Rory Hamilton, building a boat is more than building a great boat or having one to enjoy. It's more about re-creating memories from his childhood and being able to share those with his family. … read more

Nomad Builder Interview

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Sep 28th 2012

I still have a few more videos to share with you from G5--last year's Gathering of Boatbuilders. This one is of our Nomad design which is an 18' Day Cruiser designed in 1958. This intervie … read more

Tahoe 23 Builder Video Tribute

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Aug 3rd 2012

Gerald Hurst sent me the video below and I just had to share it with our readers. The video was made for him for his birthday to celebrate the completion and christening of his Tahoe 23. Some de … read more