People are amazing. Our customers remind us just how amazing they are every time they build a PT 11 and go adventuring in it. I want to start sharing more of those stories starting with a recent update from Professor Fisher.

Terry designed and built a tear drop camper that includes a special hatch on the forward face to accommodate the PT 11.

My plan is to use the boat for sailing on lakes and rowing on rivers.  Why not simply carry the boat on top of the car?  Partly to reduce air resistance and thus to increase mileage.  (The trailer is designed to sit in the slipstream of my car.). And partly for security.  (The trailer locks; thus I don't worry that the boat will be stolen when my dog and I go on hikes.)
Terry recently spent 6 1/2 weeks in his camper recently, detailed in this article.
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Now that his PT 11 is almost finished, his next camping trip will include the dinghy.
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The most gratifying part of our experience with Port Townsend Watercraft is that it is the 'gift that keeps on giving' when customers write to us with their stories, their joy, and comments like this::
Many thanks for designing such a remarkable craft — and enabling me to build one.

East Coasters and beyond who have not yet attended this wooden boat show, really should consider making the trip. The setting is stunning and the vibe super fun. While there, check out the PT 11 and ask out PT11 & PT SPEAR kits for us!

Mystic Seaport
75 Greenmanville Avenue
Mystic, CT 06355
Dates: June 26th - 28th, 2026

Hours: Friday-Saturday-Sunday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Chesapeake Light Craft Storewide Independence Day Sale!

Start the Independence Day fireworks early with storewide 4th of July discounts. Save on more than 100 boat designs, from kayaks and canoes to sailboats and rowing craft, paddleboards, powerboats, and Teardrop Campers. Storewide discounts apply to all complete kits, wood-parts-only kits, boat shop tools, boatbuilding supplies, and gear. Get your project completed so you can be on the water this summer!

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Chesapeake Light Craft has developed canvas covers for the PT 11 nested and assembled. For years we have offered only a pattern for builders to make their own or hire someone to stitch the canvas but we think these custom made covers, made in the USA by Chesapeake Light Craft team members, are a great development. Photo captions lead to detailed information on each style of cover.Screen Shot 2026-06-09 at 5.06.12 PMSuitable for the PT Spear and the assembled PT 11 nesting dinghy

PT 11 cover nestedIdeal for the PT 11 when it. is nested and stowed.

Construction details:

This rugged custom cover will protect your PT Eleven when it is nested, hull up.

This custom-fit khaki cover is made specifically to fit over the nested hull of the PT Eleven, providing a “glove-like” fit that is well suited for use during storage or when traveling. The padded reinforcements at key stress points provide extra durability for many years of trouble-free performance.

This product is made from TopNotch® 9, a 100% solution-dyed 7.6oz marine grade polyester with a fluorocarbon finish, creating a fabric that is breathable, reversible and water repellent. The solution-dyed polyester fabric won't fade and provides superior strength compared to other solution-dyed fabrics. Excellent protection against cold-cracking also. The fabric is breathable to help allow interior moisture to escape.

This cover features:

  • Khaki color.
  • Heavy duty 1/4″ draw rope encased in the hem for easy installation and snug fit.
  • Vinyl reinforcements* sewn in at stress points (*when applicable).
  • Loops sewn into the four corners for tie-down.

Join seams are folded four-ply with no raw edges. Double-stitching and weather-resistant anti-wick thread are used throughout construction to add strength and durability. Double reinforced tie-down loops are sewn into the hem.

Note, this product is made to order and may take a couple weeks to produce.