Helping people build & launch the most beautiful small boats in the world

 

SAILING

Gorgeous boats ranging from 12-20 feet. Some are sail-&-oar boats and others are most suitable for day sailing. 

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rowing

Swift and seaworthy boats for the discriminating rower from the Drakes to the St. Lawrence River Skiffs for fixed- or sliding-seat rowing.

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THE OUTBOARD SKIFFS

We are interested to hear from those that may be interested in a 12' version of the Compass Skiff. Email us if you are interested or fill out the form on the Store page for a quote.

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Easy-to-Build skiffs

Capable 10-16' skiffs for sail, oar, or motor that are designed for beginners, family boatbuilding, or seasoned builders wanting a quick build of a beautiful boat.

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Delivering complete kits, detailed instructions and unmatched personal attention.

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Featured Workshops & Classes
Intro to Boatbuilding with the Calendar Islands Yaw;
Intro to Boatbuilding with the Calendar Islands Yaw;

November 12-17th at the Chase Small Craft workshop in Saco, Maine

Spend a week with me and learn how to build a boat like a professional. We will set up the strongback, build the jig with molds, stem, transom, and bulkheads, and plank the hull of the CIY. You will learn two planking methods in one hull and all sorts of skills from hand tool use to boatbuilding skills.

Build-your-Own Echo Bay Dory Skiff
Build-your-Own Echo Bay Dory Skiff

Build your own Echo Bay Dory Skiff in one week! We start with a pile of wood, a full week , and expert instruction. You will learn new skills, work together as a team, and leave feeling fulfilled and excited about a new boat and new adventures. You will leave with a gorgeous boat and instructions on how to paint your skiff. 

 
From the Blog
Clint Chase
Launchings of Chase Small Craft
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From last weeks class. Installing the #whiskeyplank on the #calendarislandsyawl
From last weeks class. Installing the #whiskeyplank on the #calendarislandsyawl
Already feeling thankful for my family this Thanksgiving season. My awesome wife was instrumental in the success of my class last week, taking care of the kids the whole week. And I didn't get to see the kids much, so looking forward to a few days off with them (photos from trip back in late October)
Already feeling thankful for my family this Thanksgiving season. My awesome wife was instrumental in the success of my class last week, taking care of the kids the whole week. And I didn't get to see the kids much, so looking forward to a few days off with them (photos from trip back in late October)
What a huge success this first workshop turned out to be. For students, new learning, experience in building #plywoodgluedlapstrake boats, and in a sense of accomplishment from hard work. They started with a pile of flat parts on Monday morning, and it turned into this beautiful #calendarislandsyawl. For me I learned more about how to share my knowledge, organize troops in the shop, and I was able to see how some methods worked out better than others. The boat came out really fair and it will be a new boat for one of the class participants who plans to take delivery of the finished product in the spring.
What a huge success this first workshop turned out to be. For students, new learning, experience in building #plywoodgluedlapstrake boats, and in a sense of accomplishment from hard work. They started with a pile of flat parts on Monday morning, and it turned into this beautiful #calendarislandsyawl. For me I learned more about how to share my knowledge, organize troops in the shop, and I was able to see how some methods worked out better than others. The boat came out really fair and it will be a new boat for one of the class participants who plans to take delivery of the finished product in the spring.
From last weeks class. Installing the #whiskeyplank on the #calendarislandsyawl Already feeling thankful for my family this Thanksgiving season. My awesome wife was instrumental in the success of my class last week, taking care of the kids the whole week. And I didn't get to see the kids much, so looking forward to a few days off with them (photos from trip back in late October) What a huge success this first workshop turned out to be. For students, new learning, experience in building #plywoodgluedlapstrake boats, and in a sense of accomplishment from hard work. They started with a pile of flat parts on Monday morning, and it turned into this beautiful #calendarislandsyawl. For me I learned more about how to share my knowledge, organize troops in the shop, and I was able to see how some methods worked out better than others. The boat came out really fair and it will be a new boat for one of the class participants who plans to take delivery of the finished product in the spring.
Design Projects in the works
Calendar Islands Yawl 18
Calendar Islands Yawl 18
Outboard Skiff 13
Outboard Skiff 13
Long Double Paddle Canoe/Kayak
Long Double Paddle Canoe/Kayak
Caravelle 16 Sailing Skiff
Caravelle 16 Sailing Skiff
8' Pram based on Gardner Pram
8' Pram based on Gardner Pram
Gerry Wherry
Gerry Wherry

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