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Cottrell Boatbuilding

Maine's largest builder of small wooden boats.

Custom Hand Built Wooden Rowboats, Yacht Tenders, Dinghies, Dories

Maine's Largest Builder of Small Wooden Boats

Builders of the Finest Wooden Rowboats, Yacht Tenders, Dinghies, Dories and Daysailers

Talent, Expertise and Reputation

Cottrell Boatbuilding is Maine’s largest builder of small wooden boats. We build all manner of small boats for rowing and sailing. Wherries, Dinghies, Yacht Tenders, Dories and Daysailers. We also do custom boats. Whatever you are looking for. If your intention is to get on the water in a beautiful small wooden boat for rowing, sailing, exploring, or using as a yacht tender, come talk to us. We have the talent, expertise and reputation to build the perfect boat for you.

Quality Workmanship

You can see and feel the quality of our workmanship. At Cottrell Boatbuilding, we use centuries old traditional methods as well as modern construction techniques. We love building traditional plank on frame boats but we realize it is not for everyone. These days most of our boats are a more modern composite construction, mainly glued lap wood epoxy. The new modern wooden boat. This modern construction method results in a very rugged, lightweight, strong hull. Less expensive and easy to maintain.

Captain's Blog

Maine boats, homes & harbors may/june 2022 issue #176.

My friend Giffy Full—who spent years in the boating world, first as a yacht captain, and then as a well-regarded yacht surveyor—called me recently to chat about boats. He lives in Brooklin, Maine, but now spends the winter months at his daughter’s home in Florida. ...  Read More »

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Here’s Why We Cut a Hole in That Beautiful Catspaw

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Classic Moth Boats Classic Moth Boats are a wooden boat builder’s dream project. You might know us for building our Penobscot Wherries, Maine Whitehalls, and the Catspaws. We’re even known for our restoration projects, and giving out advice on how to take loving care of ...  Read More »

Basic Wooden Boat Maintenance 101

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Tenders & Yacht Dinghies

In addition to your main yacht, sailboat or catamaran,, cadet roll up.

Inflatable dinghy with wooden slatted floor

Its floor, in a wooden slat design, can be rolled and stored in seconds.

Inflatable dinghy with inflatable floor

Very simple and above all really compact! Completely flexible, including the floor, it can be folded and stored in less than 2 minutes in a suitable bag!

CADET RIB ALU

RIB dinghy with aluminium hull

A truly solid-hull dinghy (aluminium), which provides the best in stability and safety on board!

Inflatable dinghy with aluminium floor

An aluminium floor, which can be put in place in no time for maximum stability.

NOMAD RIB ALU

New tenders with a double floor, waterproof storage, and top-quality tubes!

CADET RIB ALU DL

Its biggest asset is its locker: Your backpack or today’s picnic will fit in just fine…

The smallest Open

Ideal for a first boat with room for 4 people on board, it is easy to manoeuvre and tow. Ideal for small budgets.

The ideal electric dinghy

Whether used as a dinghy or a funky little boat, this 3.4 is more environmentally friendly than ever and requires no maintenance.

Ideal dinghy or small robust boat

The 3.4 is sure to please: Easy to steer, 3 large storage lockers! A true little racing kart that will delight you and your guests.

YACHTLINE 360

The smallest Yachtline

An ideal size to accommodate 4 people on board, with a maximum power of 40 HP, it can carry its passengers at high speed.

YACHTLINE 400

Well equipped

The Yachtline 400 can carry 5 passengers with its 3 seats and 50 HP.

The smallest Pro

A traditional model, it has always been part of the Zodiac range.

Unbeatable value for money

Ideal model for fishing and cruising with family or friends with its 4 large seats that can accommodate 6 people on board and its large lockers.

YACHTLINE 440

The right compromise

The ideal complement to transport 6 people, with its numerous storage lockers and its 60 HP.

The biggest of the compact Open

A generous power output of up to 80 CV is a big asset, and it is ergonomic and spacious for comfortable and active days out.

YACHTLINE 490

The biggest

At 4.90m and 90 HP, it can be used as a main boat for up to 9 people. It can also tow water-skiers or wakeboarders.

OUR NAVIGATION PROGRAMS

Are you looking for a tender or dinghy model for your yacht, sailboat or catamaran? The choice of boat will depend on your intended use, frequency of trips, sailing areas and your expectations. Choose a comfortable, innovative and powerful boat that you can accessorise according to your taste and needs. You will already have basic equipment: lifting and towing rings, bench, paddles or oars, many handles … for the comfort of the pilot and the passengers. The design of your dinghy will perfectly match your yacht thanks to its elegant aesthetics. Your RIB dinghy guarantees you excellent performance, great sailing comfort and spaciousness for regular use. Its sturdiness ensures greater safety at sea where the weather is particularly unpredictable.

Versatility

Yacht dinghies serve you both as lifeboats or support boats to get the pilot, crew and guests to land or shore, but also as leisure crafts due to their versatility. The size and engine of the tender mean it can be used as a pleasure boat for sea trips with friends or family; from 4 metres upwards for the larger models. So go and explore some beautiful places. The finish and quality of the accessories ensure the longevity of your boat.

Power and agility

In our range, you will find 100% electric tenders like the eOpen, but also ones with hydrojet propulsion, such as the eJet. This modern technology, which uses a turbine to draw in water and propel it quickly to move the boat forward, offers a more fun and agile way to steer. Compared to an outboard boat with a propeller engine, waterjet propulsion offers greater safety, the ability to sail in shallow water and faster acceleration.

Tender models with rigid hulls such as the CADET RIB ALU, the small OPEN, the eOPEN, or the Yachtline provide you with more stability at sea, even in difficult weather conditions. This gives you more space on board for passengers and storage.

ALL CAPABILITIES

• Boats for 4 people and above
• Boats for 6 people and above
• Boats for 10 people and above
• Boats for 14 people and above
• Boats for 20 people and above
• Tenders from 2 to 3 meters
• Boats from 4 to 6 meters
• Boats from 6 to 8 meters
• Boats from 8 meters boats and above

Five Classic Tenders That You Can’t Help But Love

There’s an undeniable grace about the classic yacht tender, whether they were built last year or a century ago.

A Classic tender is one of the ultimate superyacht accessories

The trademark glossy wood finish and low lines summon up the romance of yesteryear — those heady days of Hollywood when film stars like Clark Gable and Brigitte Bardot lolled oh-so-casually in Riva tenders off the French Riviera coastline .

Fast forward to the 2020’s, when a classic tender is still one of the ultimate superyacht accessories . Here are 5 standouts that are making a splash.

Boesch 860 Monaco Deluxe

One of the biggest names in classic tenders, Swiss builder Boesch offers a range of handcrafted luxury wooden runabouts . Established in 1920, the brand was propelled to greatness in the 1940s with the establishment of the Boesch Horizon gliding principle, and by the 1960’s, Boesch boats had a reputation for extraordinary speed and power.

Since the turn of the 21st century, a line of stunning classic Boesch tenders have been released, including the popular 970 St. Tropez Deluxe and the 9m Boesch 860 Monaco Deluxe . This classic runabout is available in V8, diesel and an electric powered version (at present- EU only), has a top speed of 37 knots and has a reinforced wooden hull finished in glossy mahogany. The good life is assured on board, with a bathing platform, light-filled cabin with toilet, a retractable top for all-weather cruising, and a seating area for up to 8 guests.

Rivamare by Riva

Who could forget the great icon of the classic tender , the Riva . This legendary tender brand began on the shores of Lake Iseo in 1842; Over one hundred years later, Riva was truly cemented as a jetset icon with the launch of the Riva Aquarama , the tender of the stars. 

Today, Riva is owned by the Ferretti Group and their tenders are made of fibreglass rather than wood. But there’s more than a touch of that classic heritage in the current model, the Rivamare, where the mahogany detailing traces a direct line back to the Rivas of yesteryear. Launched in June 2016 and reaching a top speed of 40 kots, this 11.88m classic-inspired tender features the latest in marine technology, including Seakeeper NG5 stabiliser, underwater lighting, and a swim platform with sunbeds. The interior features a galley, head with shower, and a cabin for overnight trips.

J Craft 42 RS Torpedo by J Craft Boats

The 12.8 J Craft 42 is built on the Swedish island of Gotland, where the boat-building tradition stretches back over a thousand years to the days of the Vikings. Founded in 1999, J Craft has an extremely exclusive history, with its first cruiser launched for the King of Sweden. More than 20 years later, there are still less than 30 J Craft vessels in existence, most from the 12.8m Torpedo series.  Highly customised for each owner, the J Craft Torpedo RS brings together the best of tradition and modernity, with stunning classic lines and shiny mahogany meeting modern features and technical brilliance. The new RS version stands for Racing Supercharged and is J Craft’s most powerful engine - 2 x Volvo Penta IPS 650 hp - with a top speed of 47 knots. Guests will enjoy the tender’s large sunpad, swim platform, day head, and a convertible lounge which converts into a double cabin, with an additional double bed below the cockpit.

Comitti Venezia 28 Elegance

Another major player in the classic tender scene is Comitti , one of the last remaining Italian manufacturer of classic motorboats in GRP + wood composite. The Comitti boatyard was established on the shores of Lake Como in 1956 by Mario Comitti, who quickly built a reputation for elegant high-performance wooden tenders. The tradition continues with the tenders currently manufactured by Comitti, where the Venezia 28 Elegance stands up as the highest evolution of the wooden tenders first envisaged by Mario Comitti, models which have had great success and many updates up to the glamorous Elegance models of today.

The 8.7m Venezia 28 Elegance offers astonishing speed thanks to its engine power up to 430 Hp, available in either Mercruiser or Volvo. All the three Comitti models available in Elegance trim (V22, V25 and V28) can be seen as the more classic and traditional expression of Comitti craftmanship, but they offer all the luxuries of the modern day-cruisers, including twin 1.85 metre sunbathing platform, refrigeration in the cockpit, fresh-water shower at the stern, and a stowable cockpit table.

Hinckley Runabout 34

Last but definitely not least is the Hinckley Runabout 34 , manufactured in the US by Hinckley Yachts , which was founded in 1928 as a fleet of exceptionally elegant yet tough fishing boats running out of Maine. With a classic design dominated by a retro windshield and sweeping curves, this beauty brings together the best of a golden era and the technology of today.  The Hinckley 34 is powered by twin waterjet propulsion, offering an enviable 22 inches of draft, allowing you to get in close to beaches. All the mod cons are on board, including controlling the yacht’s features from a touchscreen device and a retractable bimini.  A classic wooden tender offers the best of yachting heritage and modern technology. 

Our team of experts are always here to discuss classic superyacht tenders , please contact us for more information.

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The Super 55 classic wooden yacht tender that’s really a RIB

Classic 1960s day boat looks combine with the high-performance handling of a rigid inflatable boat (RIB) in the new Super 55 yacht tender from Ocean 398 and Dubois.

The 5.5 metre wooden RIB was the brainchild of Paul Mayes, director of superyacht tender builder Ocean 398 based in Hampshire, UK. Mayes called upon the team at Dubois Naval Architect s to help create a yacht tender with the elegant looks of a classic Italian Riviera wooden day boat but the speed and handling of a modern day RIB.

“Mayes wanted to take his craftsmanship and skills and create a contemporary, performance RIB that turned heads wherever it appeared on the water,” according to Dubois.

The Super 55 yacht tender can be customised to match her mothership . The hand built tender is constructed in wood – mahogany and teak – and epoxy composite. Hypalon inflatable tubes complement the wood with colour choices of Cream (pictured), Black, Cappuccino or Colonial available. The high-grade marine leather found inside can be had in tan, cream, red or black.

Paul Mayes was inspired by classic cars in the design of the Super 55 wooden RIB yacht tender. The wind screen, for instance, takes design cues from a Jaguar E-type.

The five-seater Super 55 has hydraulic steering and is powered by twin 50hp Evinrude E-tec engines, with inboard/outboard configuartion available. She can carry up to twin 60hp or a single 115hp engine.

Ocean 398 has also developed a new 6.6 metre Super 66, offering a larger and more powerful version of its classic inspired RIB.

Photographs by Jeff Brown/Breed Media

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This very high quality, completely handcrafted, cedar strip built dingy rowboat is brand new. The traditional dinghy boat tender is manufactured by "Woodenboat USA" (formally Grande Canoes) a division of our fully assembled model ship & boats company OMH Inc. Woodenboat USA has more than 30 years of wood working experience and a passion for the water crafts they build. All Woodenboat USA Rowboats, Canoes & Kayaks come with a  6 month limited warranty against defects in materials or workmanship. This beautiful rowboat dinghy is handcrafted from strips of 100% Canadian western red cedar wood (a very rare, soft yet very strong timber). The hull is then covered with an invisible layer of clear fiber glass cloth which is bonded with watertight clear epoxy resin and is then coated with matte finish marine varnish. This combination of fiberglass & epoxy is very strong & abrasion resistant and completely transparent so that the beauty of the wood shows through while protecting it for generations. This Cedar-strip rowboat is completely hand built by skillful and creative master craftsmen, using a process called Strip-building which is a method of boat building commonly used for canoes and kayaks, but also suitable for larger boats. The process involves securing narrow, flexible strips of wood edge-to-edge around temporary forms. The strips are secured to each other with epoxy glue. The roughly covered hull is then smoothed and reinforced with fiberglass cloth & epoxy before removing it from the forms. The inside is then smoothed and similarly reinforced. All of the fasteners and fittings are made of stainless steel. There is a built in wooden storage box near the bow for an anchor, bailer etc., the box can be easily lifted up and moved, allowing you to bail water from under the floor boards. When you are not out enjoying the rowboat dinghy on the water, the rowing boat with it's contrasting cedar strips can make a striking display. Included with this cedar wood strip rowboat is  one set of show grade wooden oars with stainless steel oar locks and a wooden rudder . Please note: The newest shipment of these Cedar Rowboat Dingy 9.87' come with one set of show grade wooden oars and a set of stainless steel oar locks installed ( the paddle is no longer included ). Please note: The included wooden rudder in the pictures is not installed properly, it is set in this position (bottom rudder pintel is not inserted into bottom gudgeon) so that the dinghy can sit flat on the ground. The adjustable middle seat is not in it's proper position to show you that it can be moved forwards and backwards. Highlights about this rowboat dinghy:

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• Capacity: Approx. 450 lbs, 2 persons
• Weight: 200 lbs
• Finish: Matte finish
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• Made of finest Canadian red cedar wood (a very rare, soft yet very strong timber).
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Wooden boat plans for Tenders

A tender is a small boat often used to ferry goods and people in areas that are too shallow or unsuitable for the larger keel boats. Often a tender is used to bring people to their moored boats. Most keel-boats will have a tender since the keel prevents them from going too close to land. Some tenders are carried on board, others towed and still many others stay on the mooring and are only used to ferry sailors to and from land.

The tender often doubles as a fishing boat, small sailboat to play around or a kids swimming platform.

There are a great deal of argument about what is the best tender.

There is no perfect tender and a great deal comes down to personal preference and conditions. You have to balance factors such as: appearance, suitability to conditions, stability, size, storage on board the mother-ship, multipurpose/sailing, propulsion method motor/oar/sail and of course cost.

I have a couple of pages about tenders: How to choose a tender and Comparison of different types of tenders.

Many boat building beginners dream of building a large boat and sailing off into the sunset. The usual advice is build the tender first and then build your big boat.

Email me if a link is broken. I try to update everything often but the internet is a fast paced place, (and I'm not so quick).

A couple of Free Prams Plans

I have a couple of free plans, from old books. The plans can easily be adapted to stitch and glue boat building method.

• Free plan to Apple Pie pram tender I built this tender and found it a competent little boat. My build here
• 10 ft Garvey from Bateau.com They have several other plans that would be suitable tenders.
• Hartley Boat Plans has several small boat plans.
• Clark Craft . Has a lovely rowing/sailing dinghy.
• Hannu's Boatyard has several free plans for one sheet and larger boats. Minimalism boating! Check out the Halfpea, 4ft boat.
• One Sheet Skiff free plans by McLeod.
• Mouse Boats on Yahoo groups. Lots of fun in a tiny boat. Atkin's popular design. Some of the larger variations would make a suitable tender.
• Atkin free boat plan page.
• Italian 10 ft boats class website Many different free 10' models. 10 feet is how long plywood comes in Italy. Some would work as tenders.
• Dudley Dix Yacht Design has boat plans for canoes, dinghies, monohulls and multihull sailboats plus power boats.
• Applegate Boatworks wooden boat plans has pirogues, pram
• Boat Plans and Kits from Chesapeake Light Craft (home of my Skerry design) Beautiful well thought out plans and kits. Several would make great tenders.
• Fyne Boat Kits, CLC UK boat plans and kits, nice tenders.
• Chesapeake Marine Design has plans including a new electric boat section.
• Common Sense Boats has plans and kits. Many Phil Bolgers designs pdf format. Good assortment.
• Guillemot Kayaks, plans and kits , also Custom build. Has a nice Coot Dinghy plan.
• Simplicity Boats has plans and projects. some free.
• Newfound Woodworks has cedar strip kits for a lovely Tender, the Lawton.
• Barrow Boat Company has kits and partially built boats. Allows you to move the boat as a wheelbarrow.
• Noahs marine has plans and kits plus lots of boatbuilding supplies including cedar strips.
• Shell Boats has plans for small boats .
• Plans for Selway Fisher Design .
• Benford Design Group has boat plans of many styles of construction.
• Bedard Yacht Design for tenders.
• Wooden Widget has amazing folding boat , ultralight skin on frame row boats tender and more fun designs.
• Wooden Boat Plans and Designs from Arch Davis Designs has short sailboats, skiffs and more.
• Plans and boats by Francois Vivier, naval architect. Some lovely boats here.
• B&B Yacht Design has plans for kayaks, tenders and cruisers, and many more styles.
• Stanley Small Craft Low Cost Boats, Kits and DIY. Some stitch and glue plans.
• GlenL boats has designs for many tenders and small boats.
• Portable Boat Plans, Small, fold-able and easily transportable boat plans
• Free paddle Plans Plans for a canoe paddle from an old book in my family
• Classic Marine Many tenders including Iain Oughtred boats.
• Wooden Boat Store has plans for many boats and also has hardware.

• Svenson's has old Mechanix Illustrated free plans Lots of boat styles
• Free Paddle and Oar Plans Michael Storer's plans.
• Gig Harbor Boat Works offers finished custom boats, nice to look at.
• Duckworks is a great source for inexpensive wooden boat plans. Here is their tender plans.
• Free Micro Folding Dinghy. A plywood and canvas folding boat.
• Radoslaw Werszko several designs from pram to 5 Metre day boat.
• Several suitable boat plans from Butler Projects
• Free Sectional Boat Plans from an Old Book, Amateur Works Magazine Volume 5
• National Museum of American History boat plans from the Smithsonian.
• Sectional Skiff free plans From an article in Popular Mechanics by Carl Clark
• Ultralight Boat Plans Skin on frame construction plans and videos from Dreamcatcher Boats.
• Rowing Boats from Wooden Boat Magazine Plans. Many other kinds of boat plans.
• Several styles for back yard boatbuilding from Smallboats.com plans, kits and some free plans.
• Jordan Boats carry plans and designs from several designers including Iain Oughtred kits.
• Chuck Payne Yacht Design From a 5 foot tender to Motor launches and sailing yachts. They have kayaks and rowing skiffs as well.
• Free Pram Plan I found this in an old plywood projects book I had. It dates from the 1950's. Seems like a nice little tender.
• Bateau Bois is a French wooden boat site with lots and lots of information and plans. Well worth wandering through.
• Absolutely Free Boat Plans Links to various plans. Some have already been mentioned but others are less common.
• Geodesic Aerolite Ultra-light boats, skin and frame designs. Weight of full sized finished boats range from 8 lbs to about 40 lbs.

• Boat Plans from Morten Olesen . He offers 3D computer models, courses and Plans.
• Boat plan Directory from Wooden Boat Magazine . Many different types of boats plus kits. A goldmine of plans.
• Create your own stitch and glue patterns with this software Washington Woodcraft.com
• World famous Atkins boat plans. Dozens of proven boat plans from the tiniest dinghy to large motor boats. Well worth spending time here.
• Duckworks boat building plans Many designers. Fabulous boat building resource. Plans but also articles and information on boatbuilding. Supplies and hardware.
• Spira International has boat plans , Lots of designs.
• Thomas J. Hill Boat Designs has many plans, some for ultra light boats built using lapstrake design. Author of 'Ultra Light Boatbuilding'
• Herreshoff Coquina Plans from D.N. Hylan
• Bill Thomas woodworking boats, plans and kits.
• John Welsford has several lovely and competent boats
• Mike Waller Yacht Design Free tender plan

Although canoes and kayaks and other small boats are light and can often be built and stored in small areas particularly if they are take-apart designs, they don't make ideal tenders since it is difficult to stand up in them and standing up is often necessary in order to climb into a higher keel boat. Us more mature folks often have crotchety knees that complain when asked to bend into small spaces. We don't listen but they still complainn. Kayaks and Canoes are simply not stable enough to deal with a wiggly kid or dog trying to jump out.

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Small Print

This information is for general knowledge. I try to find links to good plans but I have not checked them personally. If you build any of these plans do your homework and make sure it is suitable for your purpose and you know how to use the tools safely.

I try to be accurate and check my information, but mistakes happen. ALSO keep in mind that not all free boat plans are good designs. Some are but others are worth exactly what you paid for them. Also keep in mind while I'm in a preachy mood, that a good set of plans will save you lots of time and if you've paid for them you can usually contact the designer and get help.

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This Limo Tender Can Do 37 Knots

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• April 7, 2023

Wooden Boats in Italy, which built its first Limo Tender 27 in 2020, has just launched the second Limo Tender 27 as a customized package for the owner of a 170-foot Sanlorenzo .

“This second Limo Tender 27 shares with the first only the hull lines and the construction technology,” company founder Marco Arnaboldi stated in a press release. “Everything else is totally customized to meet the requests of an owner who had very clear ideas and who received from us equally precise answers, down to the smallest detail. So speaking of a second model is not in fact accurate; each Limo Tender 27 is born with its own distinct personality, to best adapt to the owner’s requests and, consequently, to the style of the yacht it will be stowed in.”

The boat has seating for 12 guests, along with a fold-down transom that becomes a swim platform. Top speed is reportedly 37 knots, with a recommended cruising speed around 30 knots. Power is a 270 hp Mercury diesel.

“Everything was created in the Wooden Boats shipyard according to the owner’s requests, from the construction of the hull to the interior furnishings, up to the individual armrests of the seats, obviously based on our original designs,” Arnaboldi stated.

What other customizations did the owner request? The tender has 12-volt air conditioning and a sliding sunroof.

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“With the 8.3 meter Limo Blue, I thought of introducing a stylistic connotation in the deck and the topsides inspired by Fellini’s La Dolce Vita and by the timeless design of the runabouts of the time,” the yard’s designer and founder, Marco Arnaboldi, said in a statement.

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Model ship clubs of the usa.

• Updated on: 24th January 2021
• Written by Gary Renshaw

Model Ship building is a craft that has been around since water transport first began. Every boat ever built has a unique story to tell. The model ship clubs of the United States have an important part to play in continuing the skills and tradition of the art of model ship building. Here we have compiled a list of the model ships clubs that are situated across the United States.

California Model Ship Clubs

Ship modelers association.

The Ship Modelers Association (SMA) is the largest ship modeling club in California, and one of the largest in the nation. They seek to foster research and interest in the nautical heritage of the United States by researching and building scale ship models. 

Sacramento Mo del Shipwrights

The Sacramento Model Shipwrights, are a club of radio-control model ship enthusiasts, who sail at the lake in Elk Grove Regional Park in Elk Grove, California. They are known for building civilian and military models, which are powered by electric motors, steam engines, or sail.

South Bay Model Shipwrights

The South Bay Model Shipwrights is a club to learn and share info on shipbuilding techniques using a variety of materials.  Member’s projects include model ships from plastic and wood from commercial kits and scratch built vessels in resin and wood. 

Club members have built ships ranging from 3’ to 56” in Over All length.  Members have built vessels from all timeframes in human history.  This includes rafts, Viking Ships, Galleons, Clipper Ships, Japanese and Chinese Sailing ships, Steam Ferry Boats, and modern era combat ships.

At club meetings they discuss maritime construction, current events, history, and archaeology.

Channel Islands Maritime Museum Ship Model Guild

The Channel Islands Maritime Museum sponsors a Ship Model Guild, an active club of local model builders, who meet once a month at the Museum.  The public is welcome to the monthly meetings, third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM and all are welcome to join the Guild.

Learn Maritime history by building models of ships that made history.  Techniques for wood, plastic or metal construction are addressed at the meetings.  Every meeting is different as members discuss their progress during the “show and tell” sessions.  Interesting bits of information are exchanged about the ships of adventure on the high seas. 

Inland Nautical Society

Inland Nautical Society is a club for Radio Controlled Model Boaters. The club have beginners who have never built a model before, to the experienced modelers who have built museum quality models. The club has a reputation of friendly and knowledgeable members who are eager to share a wealth of their knowledge and expertise of radio controlled modeling.

San Diego Ship Modeler’s Guild

The San Diego Ship Modeler’s Guild welcomes people of all ages with an interest in preserving maritime history through the art of ship modeling. Membership ranges from new ship modelers to experienced master modelers. Ship model projects include period sailing ships through to contemporary steel navy.

Hyde Street Pier Model Shipwrights

The Hyde Street Pier Model Shipwrights are associated with the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, a unit of the National Park Service, and have a model shop aboard the historic ferryboat Eureka berthed at the Hyde Street Pier.

Anyone interested in model shipbuilding is welcome to attend their meetings. Members can offer advice and support on all stages of model shipbuilding, from selecting a kit for your first model to advanced layout and scratch building.

San Francisco Model Yacht Club

Colorado model ship clubs, rocky mountain shipwrights.

The Rocky Mountain Shipwrights group of model ship builders in Colorado dedicated to promoting, developing, and furthering scale model shipbuilding. With about 50 members, building many types and sizes of model ships – from Egyptian barges to WWII destroyers, ships in bottles to all-paper models, miniature liners to four-foot men of war. Several members and their creations have won national and regional awards, and some have built models now on display at maritime museums nationwide.

But they are not all expert modelers. Some members are working on their first models. They get advice and encouragement from those who are more experienced, and the goal is for everyone to enjoy the hobby of building model ships and to get the satisfaction of completing and displaying their work.

Connecticut Model Ship Clubs

Connecticut marine model society.

Connecticut Marine Model Society are a group of enthusiastic ship model builders from Connecticut. They meet on the second Saturday of the month from September to June in West Haven, Ct. They build models from scratch or from kits; both wood and plastic. The subjects range from wooden sailing ship to present day ships of steel.

Florida Model Ship Clubs

Southwest florida shipmodeler’s guild.

The Southwest Florida Shipmodeler’s Guild purpose is to provide and promote a forum from which its members can share their model ship building knowledge, skills and techniques, personal experiences, nautical history and any other related maritime interests that might benefit its membership. Their goal is to learn and grow in competence in pursuing the construction of ship models in an atmosphere of constructive fellowship, assistance, and active participation.

Their members come from all walks of life and represent all levels of ship modeling skill from novice to expert. Meeting in a friendly and informal environment at the beautiful Fort Myers Riverside Community Center.

Tampa Bay Ship Model Society

The Tampa Bay Ship Model Society brings together model ship builders, both newcomers and veteran builders, for the mutual benefit of expanding their knowledge of ships, research, techniques, and further develop their abilities in all areas relevant to ship model building and maritime history.

Members model in all materials; wood, metal, paper and polymers, from plans only, or commercial kits, vessels from every era and purpose; Exploration, Steel Navy, Submarines, Yachts, Tugs, Commercial, Fishing, Liners, Working Small Craft, Coast Guard, River/Paddle Wheel, Racing Power and Sail.

Georgia Model Ship Clubs

Atlanta model shipwrights.

Atlanta Model Shipwrights aim to educate and promote model shipbuilding through fellowship mentoring and instruction in a non-competitive environment. Meetings are held the second Saturday of each month from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Illinois Model Ship Clubs

The north shore deadeyes.

The North Shore Deadeyes primarily focused on static scale ship models with an emphasis on the Great Age of Sail, but builders of models from all eras and at all levels of skill welcome.

Midwest Model Shipwrights

The Midwest Model Shipwrights was formed in 1982 by individuals who had a common interest in model ship building and maritime history. Goals of the club are to discuss and share modeling ideas and concepts while making new friends.

Vessels built by the Shipwrights represent a variety of types and eras. Sizes range from miniatures a few inches in length to radio control warships over five feet long, and from basic to amazingly complex. Their membership includes beginning through to advanced modelers, some of whose works can be found in museums, galleries and private collections.

In spite of all these accomplishments, the organization’s primary focus remains the interaction between expert, intermediate and novice.

Indiana Model Ship Clubs

Admirals of indianapolis.

Admirals of Indianapolis club’s members build and operate scale merchant ships, pleasure craft, work boats, military ships, sailboats, and just about anything that floats or submerges (in the case of submarine models). Many boats are built from kits and some are scratch-built from plans and photographs. The models are powered by electric motors, steam engines, or wind power in the case of sailboats.

Kansas Model Ship Clubs

Kansas city square riggers modeling association.

The Kansas City Square Riggers Club are a model ship-building enthusiasts club based out of the greater Kansas City area. They welcome builders of all skill levels and interests. If you are into naval research and model building they would love to hear from you.

Massachusetts Model Ship Clubs

Uss constitution model shipwright guild.

The USS Constitution Model Shipwright Guild is the largest model ship association on the East Coast. Meetings overlooking Old Ironsides at the USS Constitution Museum are well attended.  In addition to monthly meetings, the Guild takes part in the annual meeting of model clubs from Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. They also attend the annual Salem Maritime Festival and the Antique & Classic Boat Festival, as well as the biennial Woods Hole Model Boat Show.

Novices and experienced model builders alike can have fun developing resources, experiences, and skills by joining us. SS Constitution Model Shipwright Guild

U.S. Vintage Model Yacht Group

The US Vintage Model Yacht Group is a Special Interest Group of the American Model Yachting Association. Their organizational goals are the preservation, building, and sailing of older model yacht designs and the study of the history of the sport of model yachting.

“Vintage” primarily means any older model sailboats no longer sailed (or never raced) in serious competition. These encompass free-sailing model yachts, older designs converted to R/C and pre-1970s R/C sailing models. This includes class racing yachts, non-class sailing models, and commercially-built toys of the past. There are also replica models built to the older designs and new designs recreating older sailboat styles.

The group also support those who sail traditional sailing craft models, such as Schooners, Skipjacks, and other scale models. The hulls are generally made of wood, with some fiberglass models, and range in length from 1 to 6 ft. The rigs are usually constructed from wood or aluminum, with cotton or dacron sails.

Marine Modelers Club of New England

The Marine Modelers Club of New England have about 50 members, based in the greater Boston area.  They meet monthly, usually pond-side, when the weather allows it.  Meetings are rather informal, with little time spent on business, and lots of time talking about RC boats. 

Their members are a creative bunch, and there is usually an interesting array of models at gatherings. Their modelers are a creative bunch and there is usually an interesting array of models at their gatherings. Their interests include tugboats, warships, pleasure craft, sailboats (both scale and racing) and pond sailors.  

Merrimack Valley Ship Model Club  

The Merrimack Valley Ship Model Club are an enthusiastic and friendly group of model ship makers who share a particular interest in the naval history of Newburyport, and the Merrimack River Valley area.

Maryland Model Ship Clubs

CBMM’s volunteer Maritime Model Guild supports the curatorial needs of CBMM with exhibition models and building kits that are available for purchase  online  and at the Museum Store. In addition, the Guild offers classes for building scratch models, and the annual  Maritime Model Expo  featuring “live” steamboat models, skipjacks with working sails, speedboats, tugs, and other radio-controlled miniatures.

The group also hosts children’s model-making activities at CBMM’s signature events and other outreach and educational programs throughout the year. 

Washington Ship Model Society

The Washington Ship Model Society (WSMS) was founded in 1929 and is the oldest continuously active ship model club in the United States. The organization is composed of active ship model enthusiasts from the Greater Washington, DC, Metropolitan Area. Its purpose is to provide a socially enjoyable means for serious ship modelers to meet, share, and expand upon their common avocation through the exchange of ideas and knowledge.

The society draws its members from all walks of life and many different occupations. The modelers’ skills range from absolute beginners to professionals who have constructed models for maritime exhibits in the Smithsonian Institution and other museums throughout the United States and Europe. Over the years, members have written numerous articles for nautical research and ship model publications. Society membership has included such notables as President Franklin D. Roosevelt, then Major (and later General) George Patton, Howard I. Chappelle, and Paul E. Garber.

The interests of the modelers are as varied as their occupations, ranging from 17th-century sailing vessels to radio-controlled models of modern powered craft. All types of ship models have been constructed, in static display and operating versions, and in wood, brass, plastic, and card media. 

The society conducts monthly meetings, alternating between Virginia and Maryland locations. The meeting format consists of brief society business, informal discussions of members’ model projects and a program or presentation relating to a nautical or ship modeling topic.  Society members also form subgroups to focus on common modeling interests, such as steel (modern) ship modeling or plank-on-frame modeling. Subgroups are open to all members and meet on a periodic basis, generally in members’ homes. The club’s newsletter, the  Lynx , is published monthly. 

Maine Model Ship Clubs

Down east ship modelers guild.

The Down East Ship Modelers Guild is an active group of static and R/C modelers, ranging from novice to experienced. They meet on the second Thursday of each month from 1 pm – 3 pm at the Legion Hall in Bath, Maine. The group has a long history of association with the Maine Maritime Museum , also in Bath, ME.

Michigan Model Ship Clubs

Great lakes nautical society.

The Great Lakes Nautical Society is a club consisting of model shipbuilders, who are interested in persevering Great Lakes history through model ship building, the model ship shows and educational seminars put on by the club members. The club is open to anyone with an interest in model shipbuilding and the Great Lakes.

Minnesota Model Ship Clubs

The state of Minnesota currently has no model ship clubs listed. 

Missouri Model Ship Clubs

St. louis admirals model boat club.

The St. Louis Admirals R/C Model Boat Club is a group of hobbyists dedicated to sharing the knowledge and fun of the R/C model boat hobby. The depth and breadth of experience the club offers, combined with its laid-back atmosphere, attract the beginner modeler and master builders alike.

Nevada Model Ship Clubs

The state of Nevada currently has no model ship clubs listed. 

New Hampshire Model Ship Clubs

Their members are a creative bunch, and there is usually an interesting array of models at gatherings. Their modelers are a creative bunch and there is usually an interesting array of model at their gatherings. Their interests include tugboats, warships, pleasure craft, sailboats (both scale and racing) and pond sailors. 

New Jersey Model Ship Clubs

The ship model society of new jersey.

The Ship Model Society of New Jersey is dedicated to the pursuit and enjoyment of ship model building in all its forms. They welcome those who enjoy or would like to learn more about this fascinating hobby. Membership spans all skill levels, from novice or highly accomplished and from gadget guru to historical recreator.  Meetings aim to share collective wisdom and resources, and provide the opportunity to enjoy the company of other modelers. 

South Orange Seaport Society

South Orange Seaport Society is a group of folks of all ages who like model boating. They have boats from kits and scratch builds, electric and steam-driven, quite a few fun electric race boats, and some eccentric things. A group of people from all walks of life who like RC boating. 

New Mexico Model Ship Clubs

The state of New Mexico currently has no model ship clubs listed.

New York Model Ship Clubs

Buffalo model boat club.

Radio Controlled model boating is a fascinating hobby that can be as simple or as complex as one wants and can be enjoyed by all age groups. There are as many types of model boats as there are full sizes: enough to satisfy all tastes and interests. Those who enjoy the excitement of speed will find plenty of thrills and competition in the fast electric field. Sailing enthusiasts will find that the racing of radio-controlled sailboats offers all the challenge and exhilaration of the full-sized yachts. Builders of exact scale models get the added satisfaction of operating their craft under full radio control. 

The Model Shipwright Guild of Western New York

Upon a chance introduction at the Military History Society of Rochester New York in 2015 several like-minded individuals, working through the Nautical Research Guild, were able to form our group.  They quickly realized they were an enthusiastic collection of ship modelers and researchers interested in the history and preservation of our maritime legacy in the age of sail and more.

The Model Shipwright Guild of Western New York brings together members from near and far;  Rochester NY, Syracuse NY, Buffalo NY and even Lisbon Portugal. From all walks of life, experience, endeavours with varied nautical interests making for a very dynamic group.

They draw in subject matter experts to enlighten the club meetings on the historical nature of the naval and maritime craft, and their accurate modeling.

Empire State Model Mariners

The Empire State Model Mariners club was founded in 1988, by a group of model boat enthusiasts. The club is a non-profit organization aimed at recreational RC boating and building, with emphasis placed on helping each other and welcoming new members.

We welcome all classes of modelers, from beginners to experts. Boats can be ready to runs, semi kits, kits and scratch built. Whatever your passion is, pleasure crafts, speedboats, workboats, fishing vessels or military replicas.

North Carolina Model Ship Clubs

Carolina maritime society.

The Carolina Maritime Model Society exists to promote the production of high-quality ship models and encourage members and the public to participate in this craft that is as old as shipbuilding itself. 

The society is the only such organization in the entire state and has become a major vehicle for widening public interest in North Carolina’s maritime history and culture.

Ohio Model Ship Clubs

Shipwrights of ohio.

The Shipwrights of Ohio is a club dedicated to model shipbuilding. All types of ships and boats: sailing to steel navy, wood, resin, plastic, kits to scratch built, static to radio control. for all ages – young to retirees, and all skill levels – beginner to expert. Members share their skills, ideas and expertise.

The Shipwrights of Ohio were founded in 2004. Its purpose is to provide a socially enjoyable means for serious and not-so-serious ship modelers to meet, share, and expand their common avocation through the exchange of ideas and skill knowledge. Skills range from beginners to those who build museum quality models.

Oklahoma Model Ship Clubs

The state of Oklahoma currently has no model ship clubs listed. 

Oregon Model Ship Clubs

The state of Oregon currently has no model ship clubs listed. 

Pennsylvania Model Ship Clubs

Philadelphia ship model society.

The Ship Model Shack is the home of the  Philadelphia Ship Model Society , the oldest ship modeling society in America. The Museum is home to over 50 ship models, but this is the only place to see them being created right before your eyes. Have a seat, and watch a model come together while talking with the modelers. 

Rhode Island Model Ship Clubs

Tennessee model ship clubs.

The state of Tennessee currently has no model ship clubs listed. 

Texas Model Ship Clubs

Gulf coast ship modelers society.

The Gulf Coast Ship Model Society is a welcoming group of amateur and professional ship modelers who enjoy sharing their work and discussing tips and tricks of the trade.

Meetings are held on the second Saturday every odd month from 10:00am – 1:00pm at the Houston Maritime Museum. Members are encouraged to bring models they are working on for a ‘show & tell’ discussion.

Utah Model Ship Clubs

Utah State currently has no model ship clubs listed. 

Virginia Model Ship Clubs

The Washington Ship Model Society (WSMS) was founded in 1929 and is the oldest continuously active ship model club in the United States. The organization is composed of active ship model enthusiasts from the Greater Washington, DC, Metropolitan Area. Its purpose is to provide a socially enjoyable means for serious shipmodelers to meet, share, and expand upon their common avocation through the exchange of ideas and knowledge.

The society draws its membership from all walks of life and many different occupations. The modelers’ skills range from absolute beginners to professionals who have constructed models for maritime exhibits in the Smithsonian Institution and other museums throughout the United States and Europe. Over the years, members have written numerous articles for nautical research and ship model publications. Society membership has included such notables as President Franklin D. Roosevelt, then Major (and later General) George Patton, Howard I. Chappelle, and Paul E. Garber.

The interests of the modelers are as varied as their occupations, ranging from 17th century sailing vessels to radio-controlled models of modern powered craft. All types of ship models have been constructed, in static display and operating versions, and in wood, brass, plastic, and card media.

The society conducts monthly meetings, alternating between Virginia and Maryland locations. The meeting format consists of brief society business, informal discussions of members’ model projects and a program or presentation relating to a nautical or ship modeling topic.  Society members also form subgroups to focus on common modeling interests, such as steel (modern) ship modeling or plank-on-frame modeling. Subgroups are open to all members and meet on a periodic basis, generally in members’ homes. The club’s newsletter, the  Lynx , is published monthly.

Hampton Roads Ship Model Society

The Hampton Roads Ship Model Society, founded in 1967, is an association of individuals who are interested in pursuing the art of ship model building and the exploration of maritime history. The primary purpose of the society is to bring together persons interested in building quality ship models so that they may have the opportunity to exchange views and improve their skills. Members are people representing a wide range of ages who come from many varied occupations and backgrounds. Members come from as far north as the Northern Neck, as far west as western suburbs of Richmond and as far south as the border of North Carolina. Honorary members hail from such dispersed locations as Annapolis, Maryland and Toronto, Canada.

The interests of our members runs full spectrum, from the historical (photos and records), artistic (painting), decorative (pond yachts/half hulls), radio-controlled (RC) models, to highly detailed and historically accurate scale reproductions of all ship types. The skill level of members runs the full gamut from complete novices to highly skilled experts who have won top awards in highly regarded competitions both in the United States and abroad. Models built by past and present members of the Society can be found in many of our nation’s premier museums. Model builders of all skill levels are always welcome. The Society is dedicated to helping ship model builders new to the craft learn new skills while giving experienced builders the opportunity to perfect their abilities. Even the most highly-skilled members are always seeking to improve their techniques with the help and advice of other Society members.

Washington Model Ship Clubs

The state of Washington currently has no model ship clubs listed. 

Wisconsin Model Ship Clubs

Wisconsin scale boating association.

The Wisconsin Scale Boating Association is about promoting and enjoying the model shipbuilding hobby. 

They are a “scale” model club.  Models are representative of an actual boat or type of boat, either static or operational.  Radio-Controlled models attempt to recreate authentic operation and look like a full size boat. 

The club participates in several events throughout the year.  Membership is open to anyone who has an interest in the model boating hobby.​

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Check out Moscow’s NEW electric river trams (PHOTOS)

Water transportation has become another sector for the eco-friendly improvements the Moscow government is implementing. And it means business. On July 15, 2021, on the dock of Moscow’s ‘Zaryadye’ park, mayor Sergey Sobyanin was shown the first model of the upcoming river cruise boat.

The model of the electrical boat with panoramic windows measures 22 meters in length. The river tram - as Muscovites call them - has a passenger capacity of 42, including two disabled seats. The trams will also get cutting edge info panels, USB docking stations, Wi-Fi, spaces for scooters and bicycles, as well as chairs and desks for working on the go. The boats will be available all year round, according to ‘Mosgortrans’, the regional transport agency. 

Passengers will be able to pay with their ‘Troika’ public transport card, credit cards or bank cards. 

The main clientele targeted are people living in Moscow’s river districts - the upcoming trams will shorten their travel time in comparison to buses and other transportation by five times, Mosgortrans stated. 

As the river trams are being rolled out, Moscow docks will also see mini-stations, some of which will also be outfitted with charging docks for speed-charging the boats.  

Moscow is set to announce the start of the tender for construction and supply in September 2021. The first trams are scheduled to launch in June 2022 on two routes - from Kievskaya Station, through Moscow City, into Fili; and from ZIL to Pechatniki. 

“Two full-scale routes will be created in 2022-2023, serviced by 20 river trams and a number of river stations. We’ll continue to develop them further if they prove to be popular with the citizens,” the Moscow mayor said .

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VESSEL REVIEW | Sinichka – Electric commuter boats designed for Russia’s Moskva River

A series of three new electric monohull commuter ferries have already begun operational sailings on the Moskva River in the Russian capital Moscow.

Built by Russian shipyard Emperium, sister vessels Sinichka , Filka , and Presnya – all named after rivers in Moscow – are being operated by the Moscow Department of Transport and Road Infrastructure Development (Moscow Deptrans). They are the first units of a planned fleet of 20 vessels that will serve the capital city and other nearby communities. The new ferry system will be the water transport system to be operated on the Moskva River in 16 years.

Each vessel has a welded aluminium hull, an LOA of 21 metres, a beam of 6.2 metres, a draught of only 1.4 metres, a displacement of 40 tonnes, and capacity for 80 passengers plus two crewmembers. Seating is available for 42 passengers on each ferry, and the main cabins are also fitted with USB charging ports, wifi connectivity, tables, toilets, and space for bicycles and scooters. The cabin layout can be rearranged to allow the operator to adjust the distances between the seats and to install armrests of varying widths.

An open upper deck is also accessible to passengers and is the only area on each ferry where smoking is allowed.

The ferries are all of modular construction with each ferry’s wheelhouse, main cabin, and other structural elements being built as complete, separate components. This enables the ferries to be easily dismantled for transport to anywhere in Russia by rail and then quickly re-assembled within seven days.

The ferries are also ice-capable. Recently completed operational trials on the Moskva showed that the vessels can also easily navigate under mild winter conditions with broken surface ice, though year-round operations are planned for the entire fleet.

The ferries are each fitted with 500kWh lithium iron phosphate battery packs that supply power to two 134kW motors. This configuration can deliver a maximum speed of 11.8 knots, a cruising speed of just under 10 knots, and a range of 150 kilometres.

Emperium said the transfer of rotation of electric motors to the propeller is carried out by direct drive. As a propulsion installation, a pulling rotary propeller-steering column with double screws is used. The installation of double pulling screws, with similar power, allows an operator to increase the efficiency of the propulsion system to deliver a slightly higher speed or to reduce energy consumption. This arrangement also provides the ferries with enhanced manoeuvrability necessary for navigating in close quarters.

The batteries themselves have projected service lives of 10 to 12 years and are fitted with safety features such as built-in fire extinguishers and gas vents. Quick-disconnect features allow the batteries to be easily removed for replacement or maintenance.

Some of our readers have expressed disquiet at our publication of reviews and articles describing new vessels from Russia. We at Baird Maritime can understand and sympathise with those views. However, despite the behaviour of the country’s leaders, we believe that the maritime world needs to learn of the latest developments in vessel design and construction there.

Click here to read other news stories, features, opinion articles, and vessel reviews as part of this month’s Passenger Vessel Week.

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