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Building the Boat Shop

April 10, 2018 By Jerry Person

The Perfect Shop for the Cygnus Duo The concept drawings for this vessel began in 2003 with working drawings started in 2006, and completed in 2007. However, this was only the beginning as much needed to be accomplished before building could begin. Heavy load bearing shelving needed to be made to hold the planks that would be milled and stickered for curing. Using ancient joinery techniques, as used in York England and Rothenberg Germany, the shelves were made from wood with the joint … [Read more...]

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The Cygnus Duo

April 10, 2018 By Jerry Person

Cygnus Duo is a custom designed 35’ sailing catamaran.  It features two carved swan figureheads which are in tribute to the Tundra and Trumpeter Swans that migrate through our area every spring. Beautifully constructed in a wood and fiberglass laminate with a bright finish, the vessel is one of a kind. This is a sailing vessel, but also has duo all electric drives for maneuvering in sheltered bays and coves. Accommodations include berths for 6, kitchen, bath, salon, a covered aft deck and a … [Read more...]

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The Boat Shop

April 10, 2018 By Jerry Person

The boat shop is a custom modification of an existing outbuilding that now features a loft and a circular wooden staircase with Mortice and Tenon joinery. We also have a separate wood shop where we mill and season our wood.  Currently we are building our Kayaks in the wood shop while the 35’ sailing catamaran ‘Cygnus Duo’ is being built in the boat shop. It takes approx. 250 hours to build one Kayak and each is unique.  We are now making our own paddles and each is hand carved. If you are … [Read more...]

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