Custom-Built Small Boats

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

If rowing is your interest, how about a Peapod, Humble Bee, Rangeley Lake Boat, or a St. Lawrence River Skiff? These are boats designed for optimal rowing ability or for use as a tender to a larger vessel. 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.

At under 8 feet, the Humble Bee is agile and manuevrable, making it a great option as a tender to a larger boat, or as a fun boat to explore your favorite lake or estuary.

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!

The St. Lawrence River Skiff is for serious rowers. At 21 ft, it carries up to four adults and their gear. Ideal for extended voyages, because it rows so smoothly and easily. Like the Rangeley, it can be rowed single or double, and there are seats for passengers in both the bow and stern.

Sail/Row Boats

Or are you yearning for a small sailing dinghy that also rows well? An Iain Oughtred Acorn tender may be just the ticket. It can also serve as a tender to a larger vessel.

The petit Acorn will look great hanging comfortably from davits on the stern of your sailboat or powerboat.

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.

The delightful Swallow designed by Andrew Wolstenholme can carry up to 3 adult passengers.

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

Looking for a lightweight, easily transported, solo double paddle canoe? What about Iain Oughtred’s Wee Rob?

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.

Electric Launches

For socializing and sightseeing with a group of friends and family, the classically styled, ultra-quiet Zimmer Electric Launch is the perfect option. Able to carry up to ten adults in comfort, it will travel at 5 kts for about 40 miles on a single charge.

When you are ready to discuss your project, please call us at (360) 277-9015 or send us an email at boat_works@yahoo.com. We look forward to working with you!