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Craftsmen Dale Cottrell and sons craft premium handmade wooden boats by hand

CRAFTED WITH THE UTMOST CARE AND SKILL

Craftsmen Dale Cottrell and sons craft premium handmade wooden boats by hand, traditional plank on frame method

OUR TECHNIQUE

We build boats using both the traditional Plank on Frame method and a more modern technique called the glued lap method. These days most of our boats are the more modern glued lap construction resulting in a light weight and rugged boat – the new modern wooden boat. We do still build traditional plank on frame boats, steaming and bending ribs, riveting, the smell of cedar. It is a very satisfying process which yields a more traditional, classic wooden boat.

Craftsmen Dale Cottrell and sons craft premium handmade wooden boats by hand
Craftsmen Dale Cottrell and sons craft premium handmade wooden boats by hand
Quality workmanship you can see and touch by Dale Cottrell and sons at Cottrell Boatbuilders, Maine
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QUALITY WORKMANSHIP

Regardless of which building method you choose, if your intention is to get on the water in a beautifully crafted, small wooden boat for rowing, sailing, exploring, or using as a yacht tender, you won't be disappointed. You will find that your boat will be built with the care and expertise that you expect from true craftsmen. You can trust boatbuilders Dale, Ben and Seth to build the boat of your dreams. Many have.

HOW WE DO IT

WE RELY ON

TALENT

We possess the talent to build your boat to your uncompromising standards. Dale and sons, Ben and Seth, have a natural affinity that is evident in their work.

INTEGRITY

We stand behind our words. period. We will build your dream boat and we will always stand behind our work.

EXPERIENCE

Dale has built hundreds of boats over the last forty years. He has passed the skills and knowledge gleaned from those years to his sons who are carrying on the family tradition of boat builders.

Newly completed, exceptionally crafted wooden boat by Cottrell Boatbuilders, Maine

BUILD YOUR DREAM BOAT

Start building your boat. Select your style of boat and length, along with your preferred finishes. If you're not sure what kind of boat you want, we're always happy to chat and guide you towards the right boat for you!

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