Hull #3 of the KDI will soon be cut on the CNC machine and built. The computer model is a refined version of the first two built out west for designer...
A trip to sail the Deer Isle Koster aka, "KDI"
The Deer Isle Koster is a new kit that will hit the market by November. We are very excited aboutthis addition to the catalog. I finally had a chance...
New Stitch and Glue Dinghy
Congrats to Barbara Simon, the new owner of the Willard Beach Dory (WBD), a new stitch-and-glue dory skiff drawn by Roger Long who has retired and is...
Small Reach Regatta Finishes in Drake Rowboat
This sail is right off a Shellback dinghy, but a new more efficient downwind rig is in the works when we aren't making other peoples' rigs!(photos by...
Sail rigs delivered, launched, and being shaped
Drop in Sail rig, ready to go with custom canvas sailbag.Yawldory Elyssa just launched. We built the masts and spars.Caledonia Yawl birdsmouth-hollow...
Next Year's Family Boatbuilding Project?
A lot of people ask for a skiff that can take a motor.http://www.francois.vivier.info/albumsfr/sorine/sorine_moteur/index_fr.htmlhttp://www.francois.vivier.info/albumsfr/sorine/sorine_aviron/index_fr.htmlShe...
Family & Corporate Boatbuilding
Some new photos up at my Flickr site for the two past corporate and family boatbuilding events at Mystic Seaport.One thing we love is that all our participants...
Family Boatbuilding at Wooden Boat Show
We (myself, Christophe Matson, Eric Risch the designer of the EBDS, and Steven Bauer) had a wonderful time guiding three wonderful families through the...
Rowing & Sailing in France & Finland: Part 1
I recently returned from a wonderful 2 week business trip in Europe. The 'business' in France was to sail and better get to know Francois Vivier and his...
Back to business: boat kits and complete boats
First off, I am now in 100% complete control of my Gmail account again. Someone in Egypt hacked in because I was not careful enough about protecting my...
Goat Island Skiffs Rule
We have a new Facebook and Twitter presence!!!Like us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/clintchaseboatsLots of updates direct from boat show thanks to Chris...
Maine BoatBuilders Show
Here is a boat moving in for the Show....it is that time of year again. The Maine Boatbuilders Show started Fri and tomorrow is day 3 already. This year...
Economics of Kit Building
I receive a lot of questions and comments regarding the true cost of building a boat from scratch, full size patterns, and kits. Since I track time and...
New Blog by Francois Vivier
Francois Vivier, famous boat designer of France, has started a new blog. If you are using Google Chrome you can very successfully translate the page to...
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