Allyn, WA 98524 Custom-Built Small Boats
Grapeview Point Boat Works builds high quality small wooden craft that respect the values of traditional boat design, while incorporating modern materials and construction methods. The resulting boats combine elegance and beauty with ease of maintenance, strength, and light weight. Perhaps most importantly, these are boats that owners will enjoy using. Whether designed for rowing, sailing or paddling, the greatest pleasure comes from a boat that is lovely to look at and a joy to use.
MacGregor sailing canoe with its building form in the background
Grapeview Point Boat Works’ boat designs are created by marine architects working in traditional styles that hark back as far as the mid-1800s. Some of the key contemporary designers include Iain Oughtred of the UK and Joel White and Doug Hylan of Brooklyn, Maine. The architects share a common design aesthetic that avoids the trendy in favor of the tested and traditional.
We welcome plans from other eras and architects, and would be happy to discuss them with you. We consult with you to determine what type of boat would exactly suit your requirements.
Rowboats and Rowing canoes
Doug Hylan's Peapod
If rowing is your interest, how about a peapod, St. Lawrence River Skiff or Rangeley Lake Boat? These are boats designed for optimal rowing ability. Each has its own characteristics, so discuss with us what type of waters are in your area so we can help you select the most appropriate choice for you.
Rangeley Lake Boat
The Rangeley Lake Boat glides through the water with ease. This 16' boat can be rowed single or double, with or without a passenger, who gets to travel in style!
Sail/Row Boats
Shellback Sailing Dinghy
Or are you yearning for a small sailing dinghy that also rows well? A Joel White Shellback or Iain Oughtred Acorn tender may be just the ticket. Either of these can also serve as a tender to a larger vessel.
Acorn Sailing Tender
The petit Acorn will look great hanging comfortably from davits on the stern of your sailboat or powerboat.
An Iain Oughtred Tirrik
The Tirrik daysailer at 16'10" can carry 4-5 adult passengers with ease. Designed by Iain Oughtred, it has a graceful simplicity and elegance, yet is a practical, stable vessel. She can be rowed, sailed or motored with a small outboard. The outboard stows under the aft deck when not in use.
Caledonia Yawl
If you have a larger crew, you might prefer the Caledonia Yawl designed by Iain Oughtred. This 19'6" sailing boat can carry up to 6 adult passengers, or several adults and a couple of kids and gear.
Double Paddle Canoes
Wee Rob double paddle canoe
Looking for a lightweight, easily transported, solo double paddle canoe? What about Iain Oughtred’s Wee Rob?
MacGregor double paddle decked canoe
If you might have a companion aboard, the tandem MacGregor Canoe, also designed by Oughtred, is available decked or undecked, and with a sailing rig if desired.
Outboard Runabouts
Grapeview Point Ace - a dual cockpit outboard runabout
And when you want to go "zoom"? What about an Ace outboard runabout? Based on a 1959 design, this 13'2" runabout is rated for up to 30 HP motors. When you are that close to the water, the ride is thrilling!
Each Grapeview Point Boat Works boat is a unique vessel, built to your requirements. To ensure lasting value only the finest materials are used. All components are carefully fitted with an emphasis on proportion.
These boats are lightweight, but not flimsy. Careful attention to fit, grain direction, and species of wood result in boats that are long lived and beautiful.
A note about shipping our boats...
In a word, we don't. Although built to be sturdy and last for many years, boats are susceptible to damage in transit. Adequate crating is expensive to build and heavy to ship. Packing and transporting via common carrier is too risky.
Most of our customers come to the shop to pick up their boats. In some cases we can deliver boats in the Pacific Northwest Region.
When you are ready to discuss your project, please call us at (360) 277-9015, toll-free at (877) 215-9015 or send us an email at boat_works@yahoo.com. We look forward to working with you!