Caravelle: A 14-1/2 foot rowing skiff after the Echo Bay Dory Skiff

 Well, Spring is springing here on the Maine Coast so it is time to start unveiling some new designs at Clint Chase Boatbuilder. The pictures are of a scale model of a new skiff design by Eric Risch. We have been collaborating for years on the Echo Bay Dory Skiff and when a couple on Martha's Vineyard said, "We want a bigger version of the Echo...

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Maine BoatBuilders Show Links

The final verdict is still out, but I feel it was a good show. The weather was too nice on Saturday so attendance was low. Today compensated for this with a steady stream of people and a higher than normal attendance. Friday and today were the best days.Here are some pictures care of Maine Boats Homes and Harbo...

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 Day 1 of Maine Boatbuilders Show, 2010Very, very busy at the booth with a lot of interest in Drake, the oars and spars and the kit boat venture. My voice is soar from all the talking, but had a blast talking about boats all day. Show attendance was strong, 1300 + today with tomorrow expected to set a record. With the kit business so new, the...

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CNC Boat Kits and Prep for the Maine Boatbuilders Show

It has been very busy as evidenced by fewer postings. We have launched a new website for the CNC Boat Kit business www.CNCboatkits.comClintChaseBoatbuilder.com will feature the boatbuilding, mast and spars, and oars work.One of the most important details in a good CNC kit is working out the 'NC scarf'. Here is a CNC router cutting some test scarfs. The...

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CNC Boat Kit Agreement with Francois Vivier

The following Press Release was Sent YesterdayFor Immediate Release Clinton B. Chase, Jr.Tuesday, March 2, 2010 Sole Proprietor, Clint Chase BoatbuilderClint Chase Boatbuilder US Agent for Fran�ois Vivier Architecte Naval; Brings CNC Boat Kits to New Boat BuildersPortland, Maine �Clint Chase is pleased to announce that Clint Chase Boatbuilder will...

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