Welcome to Chase Small Craft
Our Boats
Our Collection
Rowing Boat
Sailing Boat
Outboard Skiffs
Easy-to-Build Skiffs
Boat Kits
Points East Pram / 8
Calico Skiff
Compass Skiff / 10 & 12
Menomonee Canoe
Hatch Cove Kayak
Bayview Skiff 13
Echo Bay Dory Skiff
Caravelle Rower
Nautilus Rowing Dory
Caravelle Sailing Skiff
Goat Island Skiff
Deer Isle Koster
Nautilus Sailing Dory
Calendar Islands 16
Calendar Islands 18'
Drake Rowboat / 17'
The Drake Raceboat Series
Drake Rowboat / 19'
Deblois Street Dory
Model Boats
Vivier Boats
Storer Boat Plans
Learn
Workshops & Classes
Individualized Workshops
Class Registration
What is in a boat kit?
About the St. Lawrence River Skiffs
Explore
Blog
About us
What's in a boat kit?
Accessories & Kit Options
Drawing Board
Boats For Sale
Articles
Resources & Links
Birdsmouth sparmaking
Shows and Events
Pricing & Ordering
Prices for all kits
How do I order?
FAQs
Contact us

Chase Small Craft

Welcome to Chase Small Craft
Our Boats
Our Collection
Rowing Boat
Sailing Boat
Outboard Skiffs
Easy-to-Build Skiffs
Boat Kits
Points East Pram / 8
Calico Skiff
Compass Skiff / 10 & 12
Menomonee Canoe
Hatch Cove Kayak
Bayview Skiff 13
Echo Bay Dory Skiff
Caravelle Rower
Nautilus Rowing Dory
Caravelle Sailing Skiff
Goat Island Skiff
Deer Isle Koster
Nautilus Sailing Dory
Calendar Islands 16
Calendar Islands 18'
Drake Rowboat / 17'
The Drake Raceboat Series
Drake Rowboat / 19'
Deblois Street Dory
Model Boats
Vivier Boats
Storer Boat Plans
Learn
Workshops & Classes
Individualized Workshops
Class Registration
What is in a boat kit?
About the St. Lawrence River Skiffs
Explore
Blog
About us
What's in a boat kit?
Accessories & Kit Options
Drawing Board
Boats For Sale
Articles
Resources & Links
Birdsmouth sparmaking
Shows and Events
Pricing & Ordering
Prices for all kits
How do I order?
FAQs
Contact us
Essential Hand Tools

Essential Hand Tools

We have been helping people build their boats at home and in out classes and have found the need to inventory and offer a tool kit. We feel strongly that the right tools for the job lead to the best experience and great results. Some of these are hard to find, some are not. But we bring them together in once place. They can even ship in the kit!

Sawhorse cradles

Sawhorse cradles

We designed these handy sawhorse cradles to hold boats upright in a cradle after turnover. The sawhorse cradles for the skiffs that do not require a strongback are somewhat integral to the build as they can hold the boat upside down or right side up and aid in construction. For boats off the molds, these sawhorses cradle the boat gently for interior construction. After the build, they serve as cradles for storage.

Oarmaking kit

Oarmaking kit

Make your own oars! Clint has made and taught oarmaking for years and after a hiatus he is back at it to offer you these incredible kits. The Spruce loom is cut on our CNC machine to precise dimensions and the spoon-blades are laminated from Okoume veneers in our shop. To build, you shape the loom and glue the blade on the precut curve. Varnish, leather them, and go!

CNC-shaped foils for daggerboards, centerboards, and rudders

CNC-shaped foils for daggerboards, centerboards, and rudders

We have long appreciated the importance of accurately and smoothly shaped foils on a sailboat. We have perfected the shaping of them on our CNC router and now offer you this new service: dagger- and centerboards precision milled with a foil shape and shipped in your kit ready to fiberglass and finish in your shop.

Dacron sails made to our specifications by the best sailmakers

Dacron sails made to our specifications by the best sailmakers

Our sails are well thought out and crafted pieces of work. Our sailmakers understand the importance of how to properly shape a lug sail and make it both simple and beautiful to adorn your finished boat.

Carbon Fiber masts and spars

Carbon Fiber masts and spars

As an upgrade to your kit, you may certainly opt for the ultimate in lightness, stiffness, and strength, Carbon Fiber. These spars are made to replace the Spruce mast and/or yard. They are made in Lyme, Connecticut and can be shipped to our shop to be varnished and fitted out with hardware.

Kit options

Kit options

We have made many options available to customize your kit. These vary from different sail rig choices, choices in the timber kit contents, various arrangements in the boat layout, and hardware upgrades. All are listed on the boat pages. Look for the drop down menu of items specific to that boat. But contact us for more information as details can change.

Paint and varnish kits

Paint and varnish kits

When you know the color scheme you would like, tell us what it is and we can have a painting and varnishing kit at your door days later. We can also suggest our signature finishing scheme to you and ship you the kit to make it happen. We have access to satin finish paints, the most appropriate sundries, and the techniques to help you paint and varnish your boat like a pro.

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Essential Hand Tools
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Dacron sails made to our specifications by the best sailmakers
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Kit options
Paint and varnish kits
 
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