Before Fibreglass – Central Ontario and Peterborough Boats (Part 5)
Many of the boat builders we have explored so far in this series developed and…
Browsing: Wooden Boats
Before Fibreglass – The 1000 Islands & Cliffe Craft Boats Part 4
Most of the wooden boat builders we have explored so far in this series developed…
Before Fibreglass- Celebrating Canada’s Wooden Pleasure Boat Heritage Part 2
Muskoka Part 2- Greavette Boats of Gravenhurst & Hunter Boats of Orillia In Part One…
Before Fibreglass – Celebrating Canada’s Wooden Pleasure Boat Heritage (Part One)
As an introduction to this series, it is worthwhile to build a background of how…
Introducing, The Wooden Boat Museum of Newfoundland and Labrador
For generations of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians whose lives depended on the water, a boat was…
Boat builder’s skill, passion for wooden boats recalled
For purists, there is nothing like a wooden boat. It handles the waves well. It is beautiful and displays the talents of its builder. Today, they are seen mainly at events showcasing historical vessels. Wooden boats require regular maintenance, so the rise of fibreglass and aluminum boats in the mid-20th century ended their popularity.
Boat builder’s skill, passion for wooden boats recalled
For purists, there is nothing like a wooden boat. It handles the waves well. It…