"One Boat at a Time"
OTHER PROJECTS (Touch Ups, or Custom Orders)
FROM JOHN'S LITTLE BOAT SHOP
Peterborough Canvas Covered
Car Topper
We repaired a few damaged plank, and created a new outer stem and keel. The old polyester fibreglass was removed and a new epoxy bottom was applied. The inside was revarnished, and 3 coats of red Epifanes marine paint on the hull.
Rice Lake Boatworks
We were approached to restore a circa-1960, canvas-covered cedar canoe built by Rice Lake Boatworks. Three brothers wanted to bring this beautiful piece back to life as a special wedding gift for their niece.
Though it was a relatively quick project, it was a meaningful one. The canoe received new outer gunwales, a fresh coat of varnish, and three coats of rich Epifanes marine red paint. Wanting to be part of the process, the “uncles” even pitched in—helping sand between coats and proudly applying the final layer of red paint themselves.
The result was more than just a restored canoe—it was a heartfelt gift, rich with craftsmanship, family involvement, and a story that will be treasured for years to come.
Nor-West Canoe Co - The Norwest, a 20ft Transport Canoe
This unique canoe, built in Quebec in the early 2000s, came to the shop to get a freshening up of the varnish, and some spot painting on the green hull.
Airstream
We’re never short on projects! During the summer shutdown brought on by COVID, we used the time to fully renovate our recently purchased vintage Airstream trailer, turning it into a beautiful and functional backyard retreat.
John's Kayak ....
17 ft. Bear Mountain Boat's
Endeavor Kayak
Built with western red cedar and dark walnut accenting. Bead and cove construction method; no ribs, no staples.
Canoe building with our daughters....
Our middle daughter chose to build a 13 ft Solo Canoe. An ongoing project as it's only worked on when she gets home for a visit:
Our youngest daughter chose to build a 14 ft Ranger Canoe:
Boat Shop and Carpentry Shop!
When one of our regular customers mentions he's really needing someone to construct a pre-fab double outhouse for his hunting camp, we were happy to help him out!
Late 50's Richardson 10' Sailboat
The wood on this little boat was in great shape when it came to the shop. It just needed cleaning up and revarnished. The sail was deteriorated, so we had a new sail made by Northern Sails.
Brockville Aquatarium Museum
Mock Shepherd Stern
1000 Island Tourism Assoc. & the City of Brockville
We were commissioned to construct a mock Shepherd stern for 1000 Island Tourism Assoc. & the City of Brockville for Brockville's Aquatarium
Norwood District Secondary School
"Duke of Edinburgh" Program
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award “Young Canadians’ Challenge” is an exciting self-development Program available to all young people, equipping them with life skills to make a difference to themselves, their communities and their country.
Norwood High School had students enrolled in the program who are at the “Skills” level of the award. John was approached to help them build a boat.
15 ft Peterborough Runabout
The cedar decks of this beautiful little replica Peterborough Runabout were getting tired after 3 summers in the sun, so a few weeks "in the shop" in the spring of 2004 brought her back to her original vibrant state.
No job too small!
1939, 32 ft. Richardson Cruisabout – "Valhalla"
Valhalla's hull was getting tired looking, and chipped from years of handyman paint jobs. John and the owner decided it was time to strip the hull down to bare wood, and make her look refreshed! A propane torch was used to carefully remove and scrape off all the old paint, new cotton was packed and sealed where needed, before applying 3 coats of white Interlux Marine paint, and 2 coats of anti-foul bottom paint.
Peterborough Cedar Strip and (Lakefield) Richardson Sailboat
These two beauties came to us from a family estate, and with a little fresh varnish and careful touch-ups, they’re shining like new again, ready to be enjoyed for years to come.
1958, 16 ft Peterborough Dual Cockpit
Brought to the shop early July '07 to get a varnish 'face lift' before travelling to ACBS's Gravenhurst Show. New yellow caulking trim added.
Even the motor gets a new paint job!
