Tag: wooden

Combining Traditional & Modern in a Sailboat Ideal for Easy Outings

Boating

5/19/2016 - CAPE COD SHIPBUILDING CO. was thrilled to launch Hull No. 2 of our Marlin Heritage 23, a “modern classic” daysailer/overnighter that perfectly fits the bill for traditional looks and modern conveniences. We’ve combined the classically beautiful hull designed by Captain Nat Herreshoff, the “Wizard of Bristol,” with convenience and ease… SEE MORE

ROCKLAND GULF, a wooden vessel still actively working the waters of Penobscot Bay, Maine.

Classic Wood, Working the Bay

12/4/2015 - The Rockland Gulf, one of the last wooden hulls working in the lobster fishery, left her mooring during an early November gale and landed high-and-dry just inside the breakwater in Rockland. As a testament to the ship's construction, the sturdy vessel emerged from the ordeal essentially unscathed thanks to some… SEE MORE

Delivering A Classic | A Trip Across Buzzards Bay in a Herreshoff Power Cruiser

5/28/2015 - New Bedford Harbor contrasts greatly from the highly polished and glossy surroundings of Buzzards Bay. For many boaters, the iconic image of a New England harbor looks more like Nantucket than Gloucester. However, New Bedford remains one of the most important commercial fishing ports in the country. Because of this,… SEE MORE