Small Boat Restoration

First color coat on the Bahamas Dinghy today, "Swiss Coffee" custom mix from George Kirby. We also tidied up the Boatworks. It's nice to be to the paint stage for the hull.

Repurposed the Lugger floorboards.

Anyone need a 64cc British Seagull Forty Plus? They're good for small sailboats or putt putts, high thrust for displacement hulls. Located in Hampton Roads VA. In other news we screwed the new gunwale onto the Bahamas dinghy and put a new bearing on the Nutshell Pram tiller.

Happy 4th of July!

Steve, Anna, Ken and Margaret enjoyed the Summer Sailstice on Burwell Bay, Ken and Anna sailed the inaugural "Round the Point of Shoals Lighthouse" race with two Sunfish :) And Anna brought out her new boat for a messabout. We brought out two small boats and capsized them in the high surf.
Have a great Summer!

Happenins around the Lewis Boat Works, Spring has sprung. Weve been working on the Nutshell Pram tiller, Bahamas Dinghy gunwale and Penobscot 14 hurricane damage repair. Fortunately we had our Inspector Pixy to keep an eye on us.

Find a well fit PFD and WEAR It Please :)

WEAR a PFD - Springtime Cold Water Shock WEAR a PFD - Springtime Cold Water Shock

https://youtu.be/wPYhOib5kmA?si=T9U5bxsL0DSnpo4X

Sunfish Sailboat Knots Knots for a Sunfish Sailboat. WHY KNOT book now available for purchase: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1724677632

Spring Safety Tips from Boat US Foundation
A few quick checks now can help set the tone for a safer boating season.
1. Check Safety Equipment - Confirm required gear is on board and in good condition.
2. Test Electronics - Confirm all electronics power up including the navigation lights.
3. Plan Before You Go - Review the forecast and be mindful of the water temps.
4. Review Navigation Rules - Refresh yourself with navigation rules before heading out.
5. Create a Float Plan - Be sure to tell someone where you’re going and when you’ll be back.

https://youtu.be/NCOX_9tkZTo?si=dp6oQ8QcaQMutim-

Copy of The Virginia State Navy and Isle of Wight County Mariners of the American Revolution The Virginia State Navy and Isle of Wight County Mariners of the American Revolution with Isle of Wight County VA Historical Society historians Kent and Audr...