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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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The Spear Non-Nesting PT11 explained

Posted on April 1, 2013 by admin

  THE SPEAR is identical in hull shape to the PT 11, but the interior geometry and construction are quite different and deserve explanation.  The PT 11 has a full width foredeck so that water drains into the aft compartment, … Continue reading →

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Puzzle Joints revisited

Posted on December 4, 2012 by admin

Every time Russell has a boat to build, he seeks better ways of doing things. In this case, a simplified method for gluing the puzzle joints revealed itself. The manual for the PT 11 ‘Spear’ has this section but earlier … Continue reading →

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The PT11 Nesting Dinghy

Posted on April 22, 2011 by admin

The first PT 11 Nesting Dinghy kit has been cut as of April 15th and construction has just begun. The photo shows the plywood parts only and the finished prototype in the background. We have really been attempting to set … Continue reading →

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Nesting Dinghy Progress

Posted on February 2, 2011 by admin

I know some of you must be wondering what is with the long silence and lack of images on Nesting Dinghy progress. What we have so far is a rough working prototype that will be the basis for the final … Continue reading →

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Self Bailing modification

Posted on December 17, 2010 by admin

We now have the option with some nice drawings for making the PT Skiff self bailing. Follow this link to see it! http://ptwatercraft.com/ptwatercraft/PT_Skiff_self_bailing.html

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Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival 2010

Posted on September 13, 2010 by admin

Wow, what a weekend!  First and foremost, thank you all for coming and spending time talking to us about the PT Skiff. I hope all your questions got answered and you have had a chance to check out the website … Continue reading →

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PT Skiff Rendezvous 2010

Posted on August 10, 2010 by admin

August 8, 2010 is now marked on the calender as the first PT Skiff rendezvous. PT Watercraft and “Pika” met in Puget Sound and compared boats and notes and each took turns at the wheel of the other. Paul Bieker … Continue reading →

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New Windshield & water-tight Hatch photos

Posted on June 10, 2010 by admin

We are on the road to the east coast and somehow these photos did not upload right on the website so I am posting them here. When we get back I will be able to make such updates from the … Continue reading →

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