Doc Ott's Boatyard
Welcome to the place representing too much of Doc Ott's time, the boatyard. Here you can see images and read about the boats I am currently working on, the boats I have build, and even the craft I am thinking about building in the future.
A common question is "Now that you have x number of boats, why do you keep making more?" The answer is simple, I enjoy the construction as much (if not more) as putting the boat in the water. In my day job I do not get to do enough 'building' and so this is my 'outlet', my stress-reliever, my other obsession, my whatever.
Current Projects
Previous constructions:
| Opus 5 Ancamna
An 18' touring canoe that is way bigger than I need.  |
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Opus 4
Suijin An 18' touring kayak that is a dream to paddle  |
Opus 3 Calista
A 16' sea kayak made from scrap wood  |
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Opus 2 Nymph |
Opus 1 The 'Dug' |
The next project(s) I am thinking about:
A Qivitoq, A simple kayak
Cormorant-16 A simple 16' five panel kayak that the authors sell for $2600!
East Arctic Kayak (canvas faced) Another Canvas faced kayak
The 16' Simple Surf Cat, a wooden break-downable catamaran. I bought the design and look at it every couple of months and wonder...
A Hobby Cat A homemade version of the popular catamaran
Pak-Yak. A folding kayak that you can sling on your back.
Another boat designed by Hannu the Great
A Proa A 'different' style of craft. A Proa FAQ; Proa Links Another Proa link
Anything from Mr Smiths Amazing Sailboats
Flaquita - A Proa-looking outrigger sailboat
Lewis Boat Works. Here are some cool 'different' designs
How about an ice boat?
Other links:
Odd sails including a Malay sail. Here's a cool Mast design
$20 canoe caddy and $50 roof rack.
A Veggie Pemmican bar recipe. Looks yummy.
Comments or questions can be sent to doc_ott01@yahoo.com
Updated 23 May 2005 17:57
