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Three boats have kept work steady at Distinctive Finishes in Haines Alaska
Tailored Boats widened the Deja Vu, a Willis Beal 44, from 15’ 2” to 18’. Taylored Boats photo.
Taylored Boats builds on classic Willis Beal designs
Boricua Custom Boats launched the Cap’N Ben, a 43-year-old Young Brothers, in a like-new condition on April 4. Boricua Custom Boats photos.
Maine yard revives classic lobster boats
Maritime Fabrications finished off the 46-foot Pacific Hunter as a crabber. Maritime Fabrications photo
Washington yard finishes crabber before prepping gillnetters for summer
Dana’s Boatshop installed a rubber deck on the Wicked Wendy, an RP40 lobster boat. Dana’s Boatshop photo
Maine island shop delivers a lobster boat with a new rubber deck
David Peterson replaced six planks on the Keku Queen’s starboard side and sistered 20 ribs. David Peterson photo
California boat carpenter works on ribs for salmon and crab boats
The Ace Hi’s rotten bow stem has been removed and will be replaced with a pepperwood bow stem. Hardwood anchor guards will be on both sides of the new stem. Makela Boatworks photo
Builder says fishing is what saved this 75-year-old wooden salmon boat
The Crustacean Hunter is in the 38-knot range when its 660-hp C12 Cat is wide open. Feeney Boat Shop photo
Feeney Boat Shop launches two Maine lobster boats
John’s Bay Boat Co.’s newest wooden lobster boat is the 46-foot Twilight II. Walter Barrows photo
Another Twilight Launch: John’s Bay sends its 75th wooden boat
Deepwater boats are finding the Port of Toledo Shipyard a good place to prepare for the coming season. Port of Toledo Shipyard photo
Port of Toledo yard lined with big draggers
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