Why Do We Restore Boats?
Hands On Deck restores boats to preserve their craftsmanship and heritage while enhancing their functionality for modern use. By revitalizing these vessels, we ensure they can continue to bring joy and adventure to their owners. Our commitment to quality restoration allows each boat to regain its original beauty and purpose.
What’s In The Shop
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Eva Jean
Currently getting ready for bottom paint, and will be flipped this fall.
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CLC Team Dory #2
Our second Chesapeake Light Craft Team Dory is rounding third base as we are finishing the inside and are almost ready for paint.
Boats Built & Restored by HOD
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#1
Constructed by HOD
YEAR CONSTRUCTED: 2016
DESIGNER: Harry Bryan
MODEL: Wheel Barrow Boat
LOA: 7” BEAM: 44”
HULL TYPE: WOOD
PROPULSION: Oars
PROJECT/PROGRAM: Central Library Program
INTENDED USE: Livery
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Library Boat
Constructed by HOD
YEAR CONSTRUCTED: 2016
DESIGNER: Harry Bryan
MODEL: Wheel Barrow Boat
LOA: 7” BEAM: 44”
HULL TYPE: WOOD
Propulsion: Oars
PROJECT/PROGRAM: Central Library Program
INTENDED USE: For Sale (SOLD)
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Victory Canoe
Constructed by HOD
YEAR CONSTRUCTED: 2017
DESIGNER: Mark Hawkins
MODEL: Skin On Frame Canoe
LOA: 17’ BEAM:
HULL TYPE: WOOD
Propulsion: Paddle
PROJECT/PROGRAM: Victory Canoe Build
INTENDED USE: Prototype
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Mary
Constructed by HOD
YEAR CONSTRUCTED: 2017/18
Designer: Jess Wells Church
LOA: 19’
HULL TYPE: WOOD
Propulsion: Oars
PROJECT/PROGRAM: Indigenous Great Lakes Craft
INTENDED USE: Livery
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Serang
Donation restored by HOD
YEAR CONSTRUCTED: 1950s
DESIGNER: Howard Chapelle
LOA: 27’
HULL TYPE: WOOD
PROPULSION: Schooner Sail Rig and Oars
PROJECT/PROGRAM: Indigenous Great Lakes Craft
INTENDED USE: Livery
Complete Report Furnished By Rodger Swanson
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6 Hour Canoe
Constructed by HOD
YEAR CONSTRUCTED: 2017
MAKE: 6 Hour Canoe
LOA: 15’
HULL TYPE: WOOD
PROPULSION: Double Bladed Paddle
PROJECT/PROGRAM: Luke and Abe’s Canoe Build
INTENDED USE: Livery
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Fiona
Constructed by HOD
YEAR Started: 2009
YEAR COMPLETED: 2019
MAKE: 1890 Heir Island Fishing Boat
LOA - 26'6"
HULL TYPE: WOOD
PROJECT/PROGRAM: Indigenous Boat Builds
INTENDED USE: Livery
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