Schleiff Boatworks News and Events
Here is your chance to take a peek at Rescue Minor, a 19’6" shallow draft motor boat that has just been finished and launched. Here I also anounce shows and events I will be attending soon. Check back frequently for updates. I will soon add a "Ninigret" Page (John Atkin designed 22' outboard camp cruiser). Shop time is available after January 2009
My new version of William Atkin's "Rescue Minor" was launched on June 20th. Sea trials have been impressive, she does a little over 18 knots, and in the first 4 days we burned under 3 gals of diesel- that in cludes a 10 mile trip in 3-4' seas. We will soon head for Mystic, CT to exhibit at The Wooden Boat Show where you can see her at the dock as well as try your hand at her wheel under way! Rescue Minor will be for sale at the show for an early July delivery, contact me for pricing and availability.
My version of Rescue Minor, an efficient 19'6" diesel launch, will be on display to the public for the first time at the Wooden Boat Show in Mystic, CT on June 27-29, 2008. She'll be docked at the south floating dock area by the main entrance. Stop by to see the unique features and capabilities of this modern version of a classic design.
The website has recently been expanded to include a list of boats that I would highly recommend to anyone seeking a customized classic wooden sailboat of outstanding quality and sailing characteristics. Click here to see some exquisite designs from some of my favorite designers
Over 8000 visitors attended the Maine Boatbuilders Show in Portland, ME on March 14-16, 2008. My modern replica of N.G Herreshoff's "Coquina" drew a crowd and I have a couple of new commissions. There was also a great deal of interest in my soon to be available version of Atkin's "Rescue Minor", an efficient diesel launch that is optimized for coastal cruising.
My 'Coquina' repcila has been on display at Helge Kahler's Sailor Craft gallery located at 128 West Washington St, in Lewisburg, West Virginia. Call Timm at 304.667.1090 to schedule a visit.