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.

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

Take to the water with a motor. Our outboard skiffs are perfect for exploring lakes, rivers, and bays. Want the beauty of the water without the effort of sailing or rowing?

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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.

EXPLORE

Featured Workshops & Classes

Sep 30, 2018

Intro to Boatbuilding with the Calendar Islands Yawl

Sep 30, 2018

November 18-22nd, 2019 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.

Sep 30, 2018

Feb 18, 2016

Build-your-Own Echo Bay Dory Skiff

Feb 18, 2016

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.

Look for next class to be held in 2020!

Feb 18, 2016

From the Blog

Jun 7, 2018

Clint Chase

Launchings of Chase Small Craft

Jun 7, 2018

Clint Chase

Jun 7, 2018

Clint Chase

Clint Chase

In 2017, I went out to the Wooden Boat Festival in Port Townsend and was able to use a customer's beautifully built… https://t.co/Xt5SpuK72W
about a day ago
Clint Chase

Spent one morning measuring out a sail for a beautiful catboat skiff designed by Ned McIntosh. This is part of a ki… https://t.co/gPgnMDxHBD
about 3 days ago
Clint Chase

Progress building the #calendarislandsyawl thanks to my mighty assistants @ Chase Small Craft https://t.co/tqk5ObJgRJ
about 6 days ago

In 2017, I went out to the Wooden Boat Festival in Port Townsend and was able to use a customer's beautifully built #Drake17rowboat for a row on the west side of SJ Island. I told my wife that I wanted a shot of an Orca with mountains in the background and my first boat design, the Drake 17, in the frame. Well here it is!

Spent one morning measuring out a sail for a beautiful catboat skiff designed by Ned McIntosh. This is part of a kit and plans for this boat that will be prototyped and offered at some point. I had a helper who apparently likes Catboats. #OysterRiverCatboat