by GHBoats Webmaster | Apr 10, 2019 | Lobster Boat
The Maine Lobster Boat is a true work horse from the days of working sail. As a capable motor boat, sailboat, and rowboat, there’s an interesting story behind the design that gives it this hallmark versatility. In our last post about boat design, we talked about...
by GHBoats Webmaster | Jan 21, 2019 | Best of GHBoats, Jersey Skiff, Melonseed
One of the most common questions we get is, “What’s the difference between the Jersey Skiff and the Melonseed?” In order to understand the difference, we need to dig into their heritage as working vessels on the Eastern Seaboard. Our boats are modern...
by GHBoats Webmaster | Jan 12, 2019 | Mailbag, SCAMP
Wow! We always love seeing pictures and videos of our boats in their new homes, but this one goes above and beyond! Sandi & Duane in San Diego sent us this fantastic video of their Scamp arriving in its new home… from the moment it pulls into the parking lot...
by GHBoats Webmaster | Jan 11, 2019 | Best of GHBoats, SCAMP
By popular request… at long last, a video tutorial about rigging the SCAMP Sailboat, with its balanced lug rig! It can look a bit intimidating at first if you’re only familiar with sloop-rigged boats, but it’s actually pretty simple once you know...
by GHBoats Webmaster | Dec 1, 2018 | Just for Fun, Point Defiance
This weekend people everywhere are greening their houses, their workplaces, and their cities in preparation for the holiday season. Why not let a boat be part of the fun?! Here in Gig Harbor we have a great maritime culture, and every year there is a holiday boat...
by GHBoats Webmaster | Oct 1, 2018 | Navigator, Sea Stories
Our next installment of Sea Stories comes from Katie Malik, who is the youngest daughter of Gig Harbor Boat Works founders Dave & Janet Robertson. Katie recently rowed a 10′ Navigator out to Blake Island State Park to camp overnight, and documented her story...
