The project took two years to complete and involved sourcing materials, steam-bending wood, and welding. Hart plans to take the boat with him to Syracuse University where he will study architecture.

A Gig Harbor group started building a wooden Croatian fishing boat, called the Batana, July 4. “The Batana Project” is taking place at the Gig Harbor Boat Shop. Anthony Michael Vlahovich, 72, who goes ...

Living in Seattle — the only major U.S. city apart from Madison built on an isthmus — Jay Larson was frequently near the water. “Growing up I spent a lot of time on the water either in boats or ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sometimes a career can be launched by a simple twist of fate — or by an old guy named Jeep. After graduating from St. Bernard’s ...

BOYNE CITY — Through four decades of building wooden watercraft, Van Dam Custom Boats has put priority on continuous improvement in how it approaches projects. As the Boyne City-based company prepares ...

I have a soft spot for paper crafts but I have to admit that woodworking projects are becoming more and more enticing. That being said, let’s check out some awesome diy wood projects and see what ...

The Madisonville Wooden Boat Festival coming up Oct. 8 and 9 is a great place for just about everyone. Nautical types will be drawn to the featured classic wooden boats, from trawlers to cruisers, on ...

The last remaining large wooden fishing vessel in Monterey has been hauled out to dry dock for renovation. The San Giovanni has been at home port in Monterey harbor for almost 60 years and the boat ...

KINGSTON, N.Y. — The Hudson River Maritime Museum’s Wooden Boat School announced the schedule for woodworking classes for adults through December. The courses, taught by professionals in woodworking ...

I have spent the majority of my professional career on fiberglass and/or composite boats, so I have to say, those are my choice. Weight, strength, durability, lower maintenance and the inability to ...