Custom Wooden Boatbuilding
Welcome to Schleiff Boatworks. As an independent builder, I have access to designs from many designers (some of which are featured at left) and I can assist you in finding the design that meets your dreams and budget. Because each boat is built one at a time in a small one man shop, each is unique, custom, and made to fulfill your dreams. Whether you are in the market for a bare hull to finish yourself or a complete boat, delivered to your dock, I look forward to working with you in building or restoring your wooden boat soon.
Timm Schleiff
Current Project
Vixen , a 17' cold molded deep V runabout, is now under construction and will be delivered to a client in New Hampshire later this summer.
Boats for Sale
Coquina NG Herreshoff designed Coquina as a 16'8'' cat-ketch. The design has recently been modified for glued lapstrake construction. Built of Sappelli plywood, West System epoxy, traditional cast bronze hardware, Dacron sails, and Sitka spruce spars.
Rescue Minor My version of William Atkin's 1945 design, Rescue Minor, a 19'6'' shallow draft, tunnel stern, diesel launch. She is double planked in okoume plywood and sheathed with fiberglass and epoxy. Her Yanmar engine allows her to cruise at 16 to 18 knots with a typical fuel consumption of only 0.5 gal/hr.