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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

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

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

Today's interview is another one of Kevin Brown of Cape Canaveral, Florida. In 2010, we interviewed Kevin and titled the post "Warning! Boatbuilding is an Addition". That's because Kevin has so … read more

Aerial view of boats--getting them together is like herding cats :) I know it's a hokey title, but what can I say? Once again, the Gathering of Boatbuilders was a wonderful and exciting time … read more