The Beachcomber Skiff is a classic 15-foot long skiff designed by Nelson D. Gillett in the 1940s for the purpose of carrying crew, passengers, fishing gear, crab pots, and other accessories essential to small farming and coastal fishing families. The boat’s design and construction were detailed in a pamphlet written by Gillett during his time… Continue reading Sea Trials Under Oars of Nelson D Gillet-Designed BEACHCOMBER-15 at Small Craft Launch in Port Hadlock WA Hosted by Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding on March 5th, 2014 (IMG_9370).
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“Sea Trials Under Oars: Launching the Nelson D Gillet-Designed BEACHCOMBER-15 at Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding in Port Hadlock, WA on March 5th, 2014”
The Beachcomber Skiff, a 15-foot skiff with a rockered bottom that is suitable for rowing or carrying a small engine, was designed by Nelson D. Gillett in the 1940s as a sturdy boat that could hold nearly half a ton of weight. Gillett, who was working in a Pacific Northwest defense plant during World War… Continue reading “Sea Trials Under Oars: Launching the Nelson D Gillet-Designed BEACHCOMBER-15 at Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding in Port Hadlock, WA on March 5th, 2014”