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Designer's Notebook: Do You Have D&P?

Posted by John Brantuk on Sep 13th 2011

Most of you have or you wouldn't be reading this. The “D” stands for DESIRE; you must have the “wanna do it attitude.” Maybe it’s the challenge, or perhaps you simply want a boat. The big “D … read more

Tahoe 23 Builder Interview

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Aug 19th 2011

Butch and Paula Barto built a Tahoe 23 lengthened to 24' 4" and she's a beauty! Their hard work and craftsmanship have resulted in numerous awards at boat shows around the country. Butch and Pa … read more
THE ZAPPS SQUIRT

THE ZAPPS SQUIRT

Posted by dannyzapp on Aug 15th 2011

this is the squirt we build,started in 2009 launched 8-12-2011 … read more
Zip Builder Interview

Zip Builder Interview

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on Jun 24th 2011

The Zip 14′ Runabout is one of our most popular designs. Chris Atwood, AKA “vupilot” on the Boatbuilder Forum, did a beautiful job on his “First Born”.Before building the Zip, Chris had built mod … read more
Jet Squirt Funabout Builder Interview

Jet Squirt Funabout Builder Interview

Posted by Gayle Brantuk on May 20th 2011

Yes, I said FUNabout, not RUNabout, although this little boat is both! The Squirt is a 10′ runabout designed for plywood construction. This little runabout is the most popular design we have and m … read more