Category Archives: PT Skiff Updates

A Rendezvous in Seattle

Posted on April 9, 2013 by admin

Sunday, March 24th was an overcast and cold day to be out on the water. Russell was not deterred. Paul Bieker’s new design (the Riptide 41;”BLUE”) was in the water and Russell was invited to check it out. “BLUE” is … Continue reading →

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USCG’s ‘Pool of Truth’

Posted on April 6, 2013 by admin

This article was written a while ago and somehow lost on my computer. When a recent wooden boat discussion showed up about flotation in boats, an intense search prompted by Russell’s certainty that I had written on the subject, turned … Continue reading →

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Last Call AUSTRALIA!!

Posted on May 4, 2012 by admin

A shipment is headed for Australia and there is still time to get your kit onboard. Shared shipping cost is a benefit to all. The gentleman ordering is offering a super fair deal to share shipping costs, clear the shipment … Continue reading →

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Back to work

Posted on March 2, 2012 by admin

Hello All,.. I am back at work after 3 weeks out of the country. I was visiting family and snowed in up in the black mountains of southern France… far from boats…but I also spent time investigating the logistics of … Continue reading →

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Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival 2011

Posted on September 9, 2011 by admin

We are at the Festival. We have a booth next to the presentation stand out on the point. The PT Skiff is in the water at the dock. We hope some of you can make it over the weekend!  We … Continue reading →

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an outing in July

Posted on July 19, 2011 by admin

This month saw the launch of our proa, Jzerro. She had been pulled up onto a bank in a friend’s yard on the Hood Canal for more than a year. With a ‘come-along’, logs for rollers and skids, Russell got … Continue reading →

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PT Skiff in Soundings

Posted on July 17, 2011 by admin

Thought it would be nice to share this. Dieter Loibner authored a 4 page article about the PT Skiff and PT Watercraft in “Soundings” magazine in the August 2011 issue.  Click this link to view the PDF. Reprinted with permission … Continue reading →

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PT Skiff slotted floor grates kit

Posted on June 21, 2011 by admin

Slotted floor grates for the PT Skiff are attractive and an easier and more economic solution for the aft soles compared to the lumber floor grates kit originally offered. The photo shows an unfinished kit.

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PT Skiff PIKA in Lake Chelan

Posted on June 11, 2011 by admin

The owner/builder of the PT Skiff PIKA, recently sent this note with pictures. PIKA runs with an E-Tec 25hp motor. …. Hey Guys, We had a great trip up Lake Chelan and the boat performed beautifully!  Fully loaded with 3 … Continue reading →

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Sleeping aboard the PT Skiff part 1

Posted on March 29, 2011 by admin

One of the questions I often get is if it is possible to sleep onboard the PT Skiff. My answer is YES. When we went camp cruising, here is what we figured out in case a campsite ashore was not … Continue reading →

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