Monk-Style Pram
Length: 9′ Beam: 4′
Type: Row
Construction: Western red cedar on oak frames
This sweet little tender, or rowboat, is similar to one designed by the designer, Edwin Monk, for Pacific Motorboat and published in 1930. It was proven to be quite popular and carried four people nicely and made a light, seaworthy little tender. The new design was simplified somewhat and lengthened and proves an even better boat. It is constructed of Western red cedar planking over oak frames.
Price: $1,900
To purchase, please contact the school directly: info@nwswb.edu
Atkins Sprite Runabout (Yellow Hull)
Length: 14′ 1/2″ Beam: 4′ 1/2″
Type: Row and/or motor
Construction: Western red cedar on oak frames
Coming in at 14 ½’ in length and a 4 1/2’ beam and constructed of western red cedar over oak, these simple designs make a good boat for beginning students to build during this first quarter at the Boat School. Rugged enough to launch right from the shore and easy enough to haul on a trailer, this skiff is great for rowing, fishing, or as a tender to another vessel. Easily carries a small outboard, a few friends or small family, and gear. Outboard engine not included.
Price: $4,700
To purchase, please contact the school directly: info@nwswb.edu
Atkins Sprite Runabout (Blue Hull)
Length: 14′ 1/2″ Beam: 4′ 1/2″
Type: Row and/or motor
Construction: Western red cedar on oak frames
Coming in at 14 ½’ in length and a 4 1/2’ beam and constructed of western red cedar over oak, these simple designs make a good boat for beginning students to build during this first quarter at the Boat School. Rugged enough to launch right from the shore and easy enough to haul on a trailer, this skiff is great for rowing, fishing, or as a tender to another vessel. Easily carries a small outboard, a few friends or small family, and gear. This version is modified with foredeck, sidedecks, and outboard well. Outboard engine not included.
Price: $4,700
To purchase, please contact the school directly: info@nwswb.edu
Grandy Light
Length: 14′ 1/2″ Beam: 4′ 1/2″
Type: Row
Construction: Western red cedar on oak frames
The Northwest’s Grandy Boat Company used to build 12’ lapstrake skiffs that were an excellent balance of form and function. This project involved lofting a modified design with strip-planking for an airtight hull and vacuum infusion for the carbon fiber exterior.
Price: $4,000
To purchase, please contact the school directly: info@nwswb.edu
Culler Vee Bottom Sailing Skiff – “Posy”
Length: 14′ 9″ Beam: 5′ 3″
Type: Row or Sail
Construction: Western red cedar on sapele frames with yellow cedar bottom
Designed by Peter Culler, this daysailer’s inspiration lay in the fine Bahama dinghy model and has excellent sailing qualities achieved by its V-bottomed haul. It is constructed of Western red cedar planking over sapele frames with a yellow cedar bottom and cedar/canvas deck.
Price: $6,700
To purchase, please contact the school directly: info@nwswb.edu
Traditional Rowing & Sailing Grandy
Length: 13′ 7″ Beam: 4′ 3″
Type: Row or Sail
Construction: Western red cedar on oak frames
The Grandy Boat Company was formerly located on Lake Union in Seattle and made many hundreds of boats both large and small during a long tenure there from the early 1920’s to 1967. This traditional lapstrake skiff is built from Western red cedar planks and oak frames and was built in tandem with a cold-molded composite construction Grandy to give students the opportunity to learn both construction techniques simultaneously.
Price: $6,700
To purchase, please contact the school directly: info@nwswb.edu
Cold-Molded Sailing Grandy “Sport”
Length: 13′ 7″ Beam: 4′ 3″
Type: Row or Sail
Construction: Western red cedar planking on khaya veneer
The Grandy Boat Company was formerly located on Lake Union in Seattle and made many hundreds of boats both large and small during a long tenure there from the early 1920’s to 1967.This composite version takes a turn to the modern side with a red cedar strip planked hull with khaya veneer, creating a versatile, light, and strong recreational craft. This boat was built in tandem with a traditionally constructed Grandy to give students the opportunity to learn both construction techniques simultaneously.
Price: $6,400
To purchase, please contact the school directly: info@nwswb.edu
Leland Skiff
Length: 13′
Construction: Western red cedar on oak frames
The “Leland Skiff” is a 13′, flat bottomed, cedar planked skiff with oak frames and a yellow cedar bottom. It’s loosely based on a Culler skiff with a plumb bow and was designed by instructor Leland Gibson with his beginning project students. The boat is on display at Aldrich’s grocery store in Port Townsend, WA. Many thanks to Aldrich’s for showing off local craftsmanship.
Price: $2,900
To purchase, please contact the school directly: info@nwswb.edu
Peapod
Length: 14′ Beam:4′ 7″
Type: Row
Construction: Western red cedar on oak frames
The Peapod is a traditional small craft commonly found along the coast of Maine. Originally used for lobstering, it allowed fishermen to easily handle traps without capsizing due to its shallow draft. Peapods were also favored by lighthouse keepers for offshore travel. Joel White’s 14’ Maine Coast Peapod is a recreational adaptation of this design, suitable for sailing and rowing. “A good peapod was comfortable in conditions that would make you wish you were close to shore were you in another type of boat.” Built on a black locust and sapele backbone with Western red cedar planks over oak frames. We’re still wrapping up construction, so you have a chance to see the final work in progress.
Price: $6,700
To purchase, please contact the school directly: info@nwswb.edu
Swampscott Dory
Length: 16′ Beam: 4′ 4″
Type: Row
Construction: Marine plywood, sapele rails, red cedar thwarts
The Swampscott dory is a traditional fishing boat originating from Massachusetts in the mid-19th century, primarily used in fishing villages along the North Shore coast for rowing and lobster pot pulling. It is designed for beach launching with a rounded hull, providing buoyancy in surf and a flat bottom allowing it to sit upright on the beach.
Price: $3,000
To purchase, please contact the school directly: info@nwswb.edu
