Custom Mahogany Runabout

Grandpa & I built this 16' version of the downeast runabout that was featured in woodenboat magazine. 

 
 

Beginning to set the frames in place.

 
 
 
 
 
 

Frames in place, adding stringers...

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Putting on the skin, 1/4" Marine Plywood...

 
 
 

Installing rivits at the butt joint...

 
 
 

Deck braces in place...

 
 
 

Front deck in place...

 
 
 

Windshield in place...

 
 
 
 
 
 

Getting the new trailer ready...

 
 
 

Getting ready to lift the boat onto the trailer...

 
 
 

Sliding the trailer under the boat...

 
 
 

Final adjustments...

 
 
 

Leaving the shop for the first time...

 
 
 

Loaded and ready for launch...

 
 
 

Leaving Grandpa's Driveway...

 
 
 

1977 CJ-5 for the tow vehicle...

 
 
 

Interior details...

 
 
 

First launch at Lemon Creek...

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

...In the reeds at Mema's in Broadwaters Creek, Cutchogue LI.

 
 
 

Robbins Island, Peconic Bay, Long Island, New York.