Working with boats is our passion and our experience stems from Tall Ship training and open water sailing.  We've worked with historical vessels on the Delaware River & Bay, Lake George, Lake Champlain, Long Island Sound, Narragansett Bay, the Potomac River, Hudson River, Virginia Beach and Cape Cod.  As a Marine Coordinator we take with us all of the equipment needed to support the boats on the water and production set.  The boats that we represent were either built or restored by their crews, and we bring along exemplary technical experience with every boat we use.

The following boats are a sampling of the four-dozen period craft that we have in our working inventory.  If you need additional photos of any of the boats shown on this list please let us know.  We encourage you to discuss your project with us so that we can pair the right boats to suit your needs and historical interpretation.  Our team of nautical historians and classic boat owners provides us with a unique resource pool for period boats.  Chances are if we don't have what you're looking for, it's not there to be found.

BOAT #1
A Bantry Bay Gig, also called an 18th century Admiral's Barge, built on the lines of the original French boat captured in Ireland in 1796.  This type of boat was used by many of the world's navies during the 18th and early 19th century.

Construction: Cedar plank on oak, copper riveted.
Length: 38' 2"
Beam: 6' 9"
Rowing stations: Ten oars single banked.
Crew: 11-15
Sail: Two-masted lug rig with a sprit-rigged sail aft.
Keel: Full keel.
Accessories: All necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: Maine

BOAT #2
A replica of a French and Indian War batteau. The plans were generated from archaeological remains found in Lake George, NY.  She is undoubtedly one of the most accurate batteau replicas in North America.

Construction: White pine on white oak.
Length: 33'
Beam: 7'
Rowing stations: Four oars. plus one steering oar.
Crew: 5-25
Sail: Single-masted square sail.
Keel: Flat bottom.
Accessories: All necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: Vermont

BOAT #3
A historically accurate English longboat replica circa 1605 suitable for transporting and landing large crews.

Construction: Cedar plank on oak, galvanized fasteners.
Length: 32'
Beam: 8'
Rowing stations: Eight oars single banked.
Crew: 9-20
Sail: Single-masted lug rig.
Keel: Full keel.
Accessories: All necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: Maine

BOAT #4
An 18th/19th century sailing batteau.

Construction: Pine on red oak.
Length: 32'
Beam: 7'
Rowing stations: Seven oars, plus one steering oar.
Crew: 7-12
Sail: Single-masted square sail.
Keel: Flat bottom.
Accessories: One-pounder swivel gun. All necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: New York

BOAT #5
An 18th/19th century batteau.

Construction: Ash plank on oak & ash.
Length: 32'
Beam: 5' 8"
Rowing stations: Four oars, plus one steering oar.
Crew: 5-10
Keel: Flat bottom.
Accessories: Three swivel guns, two anchors. All necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: New York

BOAT #6
An 18th/19th century longboat or workboat capable of carrying a large cargo under oars or sail.

Construction: Cypress.
Length: 30'
Beam: 7'
Rowing stations: Eight oars.
Crew: 9-18
Sail: Two-masted gaff-rigged.
Keel: Flat bottom.
Accessories: All necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: North Carolina

BOAT #7
A representation of an 18th/19th century longboat or coastal shallop.  The paint scheme and rig have been altered from time to time to suit various purposes and time periods.

Construction:  Oak, pine & spruce on a painted aluminum hull.
Length:  27' (34' with bowsprit).
Beam:  7' 6"
Rowing Stations:  Eight oars.
Crew Capacity:  9–25
Sails:  Gaff mainsail, inner and outer jibs, topsail and mizzen.
Keel:  Shoal draft keel w/ 5.5 foot centerboard.
Accessories: 22" swivel cannon, 30 lb. grapnel anchor, hidden auxiliary outboard, extensive flag locker, all necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: Ontario, CANADA

BOAT #8
A representation of an 18th/19th century longboat or coastal shallop.

Construction:  Oak & pine on a painted fiberglass hull.
Length:  27' (41' with bowsprit & mizzen boom).
Beam:  6' 1"
Rowing Stations:  Five oars single-banked.
Crew Capacity:  6–15
Sails:  Gunter-rigged mainsail, inner and outer jibs, gaff-rigged mizzen.
Keel:  Shoal draft keel w/ 5.5 foot centerboard.
Accessories: 23" bronze swivel cannon, anchor, hidden auxiliary outboard, extensive flag locker, all necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: Ontario, CANADA

BOAT #9
A representation of an 18th/19th century longboat or coastal shallop.

Construction:  Oak & pine on a painted fiberglass hull.
Length:  27' (36' with bowsprit).
Beam:  6' 1"
Rowing Stations:  Five oars single-banked.
Crew Capacity:  6–15
Sails:  Gaff-rigged mainsail, inner and outer jibs.
Keel:  Shoal draft keel w/ 5.5 foot centerboard.
Accessories: Iron swivel cannon, anchor, hidden auxiliary outboard, extensive flag locker, all necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: Ontario, CANADA

BOAT #10
A Crotch Island Pinky - A traditional general purpose double-ended sailing vessel; a very stable sailer and suitable for use as a 19th century and early 20th century pleasure craft and work boat. 

Construction: Cedar plank on oak, copper riveted.
Length: 26'
Beam: 7' 5"
Rowing stations: None.
Crew: 2-8
Sail: Two-masted sprit-rigged ketch.
Keel: Full keel with centerboard.
Accessories: All necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: Maine

BOAT #11
An traditionally built 18th/19th century military whaleboat.

Construction: Cedar plank on oak.
Length: 25'
Beam: 6'
Rowing stations: Five.
Crew: 3-10
Sail: Single-masted sprit-rigged.
Keel: Full keel.
Accessories: Swivel gun. All necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: New York

BOAT #12
An 18th/19th century sailing batteau.

Construction: Cedar plank on oak, copper riveted.
Length: 23'
Beam: 5'
Rowing stations: Seven oars.
Crew: 7-13
Sail: Single-masted square sail.
Keel: Flat bottom.
Accessories: All necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: New York

BOAT #13
An 18th/19th century sailing batteau.

Construction: Cedar plank on oak, copper riveted.
Length: 23'
Beam: 5'
Rowing stations: Five oars.
Crew: 7-11
Sail: Single-masted square sail.
Keel: Flat bottom.
Accessories: One-pounder swivel gun.  All necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: New York

BOAT #14
A traditional built sailing dory with the lines of an 18th century batteau.

Construction: Pine on white oak.
Length: 23'
Beam: 5' 5"
Rowing Stations: Eight oars.
Crew: 5-8
Sail: Single-masted sprit-rigged with jib, headsail and topsail.
Keel: Flat bottomed; daggerboard.
Accessories: 16" one pounder swivel gun. All necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: New York

BOATS #15 & #16
Two traditional built sailing dories, nearly identical to BOAT #14 listed above.

Construction: Pine on white oak.
Length: 23'
Beam: 5' 5"
Rowing Stations: Eight oars.
Crew: 5-8
Sail: Single-masted sprit-rigged with headsail.
Keel: Flat bottomed; daggerboard.
Accessories: 16" one pounder swivel gun. All necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: Vermont & New York

BOAT #17
A representation of an 18th/19th century bateau.

Construction: Birch marine ply on oak, oak trim.
Length: 23'
Beam: 5'
Rowing stations: Four oars.
Crew: 3-8
Sail: Square-rigged, loose footed.  All hemp rigging.
Keel: Flat bottom with skeg and leeboard.
Accessories: 1/2 lb swivel gun. Anchor, forged mooring stake, forged boat hook, all necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: New Hampshire

BOAT #18
This is a fine representation of an 18th/19th century naval cutter or longboat, boasting all wood construction with a period lug rig.

Construction: Lapstrake cedar on oak
Length: 22'
Beam: 6'
Rowing Stations: Six oars.
Crew Capacity: 7-12
Sails: Lug rig.
Keel: Full keel.
Accessories: Swivel gun, all necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: Maine

BOAT #19
This is a fine representation of an 18th/19th century naval cutter or longboat, boasting all wood construction with a period gaff sail rig.

Construction: Lapstrake cedar on oak; mahogany trim.
Length: 22' (26' with bowsprit)
Beam: 5' 6"
Rowing Stations: Eight oars.
Crew Capacity: 9-18
Sails: Gaff mainsail with staysail & jib.
Keel: Full keel.
Accessories: One-pounder swivel gun. Lanterns, two boarding pikes, speaking trumpet, leather and canvas water buckets, boat hooks, telescope & compass, all necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: New York 

BOAT #20
A representation of an early 19th century work boat, built on the lines of a Chesapeake double-ended Sharpie.

Construction: Marine-ply and pine over oak.
Length: 22'
Beam: 7'
Rowing stations: Four oars.
Crew: 3-8
Sail: Two-masted gaff-rigged ketch.
Keel: Flat-bottomed with centerboard.
Accessories: All necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: Vermont

BOAT #21
An accurate replica of an 18th/19th century ship's boat or jolly boat.

Construction: Cedar on oak.
Length: 20'
Beam: 6'
Rowing Stations: Four oars.
Crew Capacity: 3-7
Sails: Two-masted sprit-rigged.
Keel: Full keel.
Accessories: All necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: Ontario, CANADA 

BOAT #22
A stout 17th/18th/19th century workboat.

Construction: Clinker-built oak and locust plank on oak frames.
Length: 20'
Beam: 6' 1"
Rowing stations: Six oars.
Crew: 7-11
Sail: Single-masted lug sail.
Keel: Full keel.
Accessories: All necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: Delaware

BOAT #23
A version of Devlin Boat's "Sea Swift" which was built and fitted out in the manner of an 18th/19th century sailing dory or heavy batteau.

Construction: Marine-grade plywood on oak.
Length: 19' 3"
Beam: 5' 5"
Rowing stations: Four oars.
Crew: 8-10
Sail: Two-masted sprit-rigged ketch.
Keel: Flat-bottomed; centerboard.
Accessories: Two 16" half-pounder swivel guns. All necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: New Hampshire

BOAT #24
A replica of an early 18th century Gaspe Skiff, a dory-like design originally made for cod fishing.

Construction: Lapstrake spruce, pine and ash.
Length: 19'
Beam: 5' 6"
Rowing stations: Four oars.
Crew: 2-4
Sail: Lug sail.
Keel: Flat-bottomed with leeboards.
Accessories: Swivel gun.  All necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: Vermont

BOAT #25
A fine representation of an English longboat or cutter.

Construction: Larch on oak, bronze fastened.
Length: 18' (30' from bowsprit to boom end)
Beam: 6'
Rowing stations: Four oars.
Crew: 9
Sail: Gaff mainsail with staysail & jib.
Keel: Full keel with leeboards.
Accessories: Two half-pounder swivel guns, one half-pounder carriage gun.  All necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: Vermont

BOAT #26
A Sea Bright Skiff built by Charles Hankins & Sons of Lavalette, New Jersey sometime in the latter part of the last century.  Having the correct hull design for a period skiff, the craft was retrofitted to serve as an 18th/19th century skiff, jollyboat or small cutter.

Construction: Lapstrake cedar on oak, bronze fastened.
Length: 18'
Beam: 5' 3"
Rowing stations: Four oars.
Crew: 3-7
Sail: Single-masted sprit-rigged with jib.
Keel: Partially flat-bottomed with reverse chine; centerboard.
Accessories: 24" one-pounder swivel gun; two boarding axes. Two 30lb. grappling anchors, stern lantern, red & green running lanterns, all necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: Pennsylvania

BOAT #27
This is another version of the a Sea Bright Skiff similar to the one listed above.  Having the correct hull design for a period skiff, the craft was retrofitted to serve as an 18th/19th century skiff, jollyboat or small cutter.

Construction: Fiberglass and oak.
Length: 18'
Beam: 5' 3"
Rowing stations: Four oars.
Crew: 3-6
Sail: Single-masted gaff-rigged with jib.
Keel: Partially flat-bottomed with reverse chine; centerboard.
Accessories: 24" one-pounder swivel gun; one boarding axe.  Stern lantern, red & green running lanterns and all necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: Delaware

BOAT #28
An accurate replica of an 18th/19th century ship's boat or jolly boat.  A little sister to BOAT #18 listed above.

Construction: Cedar on oak; mahogany trim.
Length: 17'
Beam: 6'
Rowing Stations: Six oars.
Crew Capacity: 3-9
Sails: Two-masted lug rig.
Keel: Full keel.
Accessories: All necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: New York 

BOAT #29
Nearly identical to BOAT #27 above, this is an accurate replica of an 18th/19th century ship's boat or jolly boat.

Construction: Cedar on oak; mahogany trim.
Length: 17'
Beam: 6'
Rowing Stations: Six oars.
Crew Capacity: 3-9
Sails: Two-masted lug rig.
Keel: Full keel.
Accessories: All necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: Illinois

BOAT #30
Similar to the two dories listed below, this is a traditionally built working and fishing dory from the 18th, 19th and early 20th century.

Construction: Pine on oak.
Length: 15' 6"
Beam: 4' 8"
Rowing stations: Two oars.
Crew: 3-4
Sail: Single-masted sprit-rigged with jib.
Keel: Flat-bottomed with centerboard.
Accessories: Swivel-mounted blunderbuss.  All necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: New York

BOATS #31 & #32
This pair of 15' dories were adapted for use as 18th/19th century light batteau on Lake Champlain and Lake George, New York.  They also serve as period correct fishing boats and general purpose work boats.

Construction: Pine on oak.
Length: 15'
Beam: 4'
Rowing stations: Two oars.
Crew: 3-4
Sail: Single-masted sprit-rigged.
Keel: Flat-bottomed; one has a centerboard, one does not.
Accessories: 24" half-pounder swivel guns. All necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: New Hampshire

BOAT #33
A traditionally built Whitehall, the standard work and leisure boat of the late 18th through early 20th centuries.

Construction: Carvel built cedar plank on oak, bronze fastened.
Length: 13' 8"
Beam: 4' 4"
Rowing stations: Two oars.
Crew 2-4
Sail: Single-masted sprit-rigged.
Keel: Full keel.
Accessories: All necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: Massachusets

BOAT #34
An 18th/19th century ship's Jolly Boat, similar in design to a traditional Whitehall or wherry.

Construction: Lapstrake marine ply on oak.
Length: 13' 6"
Beam: 4' 5"
Rowing stations: Four oars.
Crew 2-3
Sail: None.
Keel: Full keel.
Accessories: All necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: Maryland

BOATS #35 & #36
This pair of traditional Whitehall style wherries are the standard work and leisure boats of the late 18th through early 20th centuries.  The one pictured is painted white, while the other identical boat that is not pictured has a varnished hull.

Construction: Cyprus.
Length: 13'
Beam: 4'
Rowing stations: Two oars.
Crew 2-4
Sail: None.
Keel: Full keel.
Accessories: All necessary Coast Guard safety equipment.
Location: North Carolina

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