Choptank Boatworks: Custom Wooden Boats | Carvel, Lapstrake, Strip Planked, Cold Molded

Choptank Boatworks builds one boat at a time. No shortcuts, just quality materials and workmanship. We will build any boat up to 50ft.

Choptank Boatwork's shop rate is $65/hour. To discuss your boat plans and project contact us at 410-479-0050 or patrick@choptankboatworks.com.

1. Wood is durable, resilient, and beautiful.
2. Wood lends itself easily to owner care and maintenance.
3. Wood coupled with modern adhesives provides maximum strength with minimal weight.
4. Wood with proper maintenance, can last a lifetime, and will retain enduring value on the market.
5. Wood appeals to the senses--its aroma, sound, feel, and looks all add to the ownership experience.
-- WoodenBoat Magazine

Construction methods:

Carvel
Lapstrake
Strip Planked
Glued Plywood
Glued Lapstrake
Cold-molded
Stitch & Glue

Before choosing a design consider the desired use of the boat, intended capacity, and the type of water you will use the boat in. Below are a few of the designs I have built or admire for their practicality, construction and aesthetics.

Haven 12 ¹/₂by Joel White