Two men working on a boat in a workshop, one holding a propeller and the other standing next to it, both wearing work clothes and gloves, with tools and equipment around them.

Boat Haven

(On-going long-term project) A working boatyard is a bustling hub where skilled marine mechanics, shipwrights, fabricators and riggers build, maintain and, repair vessels… each contribute their expertise to keeping boats seaworthy. Some may think these trades are dying arts but the more I learn about the tight-knit community the more I am optimistic that the artisan’s legacy will endure.

A boat named 'Chippewa' is on land, surrounded by scaffolding and a wooden staircase for maintenance or repair.
A person working on a large, weathered boat, possibly for repairs, while standing on a lift or scaffolding at a shipyard.
Man in beanie and work clothes standing next to a large boat, holding a worn, rusty metal object in a boatyard.
A black and white photo of a cluttered workshop with a workbench, tools, shelves, and a stool.
Black and white photo of two workers repairing or maintaining a tall boat or ship on scaffolding with a tarp partially covering it, docked at a marina.
A man working on the hull of a boat, using a power tool while standing on a wooden platform outside a boat workshop.
A worker in safety gear working on a tall wooden structure against a clear sky, adjusting or inspecting the top part of the structure.
A man working on the hull of a large ship with scaffolding and ropes, in black and white.
A boat being lifted out of the water by a large boat lift at a marina, with its reflection visible in the calm water below.
A person standing with arms outstretched in front of a large fishing boat being lifted by a crane in a boatyard.
Two workers at a dock securing or inspecting a large boat lift or crane with boats in the background.
Two men with dirty work clothes are working outdoors, holding hammers. One man is kneeling with a welding mask on, while the other stands beside him. Trees and cloudy sky are in the background.
A man in work overalls welding a large metal structure outdoors, with sparks flying and greenery in the background.
Close-up of a boat's bow, showing an anchor attached, with weathered black and red paint, and a torn white sail or tarp hanging from the side.
Large rusty boat on land with a propeller at the front and a ladder to the right, under a partly cloudy sky.
Person with tattooed arms using a hand planer on a piece of wood during woodworking, outdoors, with wood shavings and tools visible.
A small wooden boat tied to a dock with several ropes, with oars, a rolled-up sail, and other equipment inside, floating on calm water.
Two people working on a woodworking project, assembling a wooden structure outdoors, with the woman using a power tool and the man holding the wood in place.
Close-up of a docked sailboat showing its hull, ropes, and reflection in the water, with other boats and marina activities in the background.
Close-up view of a boat's wooden deck with tangled ropes, pulleys, and a large orange buoy, docked at a marina with other boats and buildings in the background.
A wooden frame structure with ropes, chains, and weights hanging from it, in a room with a guitar, a cloth sack, and storage shelves.
A workshop workstation with tools, equipment, and supplies for metal, wood, and fiberglass work at Steelhead Marine.
A welder wearing a helmet and protective gear welding metal under a large structure in a workshop with sparks flying.
Two workers wearing welding gear and gloves standing under a large ship in a shipyard or industrial setting.
Person working on painting or repairing the hull of a large boat on scaffolding at a marina.
A person assembling a boat sail in a workshop, surrounded by shelves with spools of thread and labeled boxes.
Person sewing a green fabric with a hand needle, wearing gloves and casual clothing.
A person working in a well-organized workshop with various tools, fabric, and materials for sail making or boat building, surrounded by shelves with supplies and equipment.
People working on repairing a large, weathered white boat on scaffolding by a dock, with tools and supplies nearby.
Person holding a pipe wrench over blue surface.
Two men working in a woodworking shop with large saw machine, wooden planks, and workspace in the background.
Four wooden mallets with rounded heads and long handles leaning against a wooden wall in a workshop.
Old woodworking hand planes and vintage hand tools organized on wooden shelves in a workshop.
A person holding a vintage mechanical part, possibly a pulley or gear, with a metal shaft, in a workshop or garage setting.

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