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Devlin Boat Co. Custom Boat Design and Boat Building since 1977.

Completing the Candlefish 16: 1: roll over outside shop. 2: back in shop, epoxy on fiberglass cloth layer. 3: paint hull...
10/09/2026

Completing the Candlefish 16: 1: roll over outside shop. 2: back in shop, epoxy on fiberglass cloth layer. 3: paint hull and bottom. 4: outfitting interior. 5: outboard is on. 6: forward detail artwork. Thanks again to Ken for supplying these photos from back when the build was being done.

Ken continues with the hull build. 1:Starboard side gets its top panel wired on. 2: looking forward. 3: Portside sheer p...
10/06/2026

Ken continues with the hull build. 1:Starboard side gets its top panel wired on. 2: looking forward. 3: Portside sheer panel is wired on. 4: fillets await the cut out fiberglass layups. 5: Longitudinal layups are in and covering the fillets. 6: Looking aft you can see the corner knees are in, bridging the transom and sheer panels. Also the support between the transom and the sole of the boat is in (center of transom bottom).

Ken Snyder's build continued: photo 1: lower side panel wired in. 2: bulkhead dry fit. 3: forward, small spreader wired ...
09/25/2026

Ken Snyder's build continued: photo 1: lower side panel wired in. 2: bulkhead dry fit. 3: forward, small spreader wired in to hold bottom panels proper spread. 4: wires are closer together forward where more force is needed to bend the plywood. 5: notice spreaders on top of lower panels to keep the sides where they need to be. 6: all bulkheads in, plus transom. Coming up next week: completion of the hull.

Ken documents his Candlefish 16 build. Photo1: planed end of plywood for creating the scarf joint. 2: Ken creates from...
09/24/2026

Ken documents his Candlefish 16 build. Photo1: planed end of plywood for creating the scarf joint. 2: Ken creates from plans the finishing nails locations to create the line to cut to for the panels. 3: cut panel serves as template for the twin panel. 4: panels wired together. 5: wired panels spread for creating the boat's bottom (to be continued).

This Candlefish 16 with a center console was built by Ken Snyder a dozen years ago. He provided us back then with these ...
09/18/2026

This Candlefish 16 with a center console was built by Ken Snyder a dozen years ago. He provided us back then with these wonderful photos. He also provided photos of the build in progress which we'll show next week. The last photo shows his rig for the steering set-up. The 3rd and 4th photos show the beautfiul inlay design he created on the foredeck. Hats off!

The Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival for 2026 has concluded. 1 - Puffin, stern to, at the show. 2 - View of the Devl...
09/15/2026

The Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival for 2026 has concluded. 1 - Puffin, stern to, at the show. 2 - View of the Devlin Corner from the mast of Puffin. 3 - Cluster of Devlin Boats. 4 - Surf Runner 25 modified by builder/owner Gary Brown. 5 -Ellie K.
6 - Scout. 7 - Solar paneled roof of Electric Philosophy. 8 - Larry Cheek's Song Wren 21. 9- Surf Scoter 23. Bruce Goodrich brought his Nancy's China 15 to the show as well. See photo here: https://woodenboat.org/2026-festival-boats/ Thank you to all of the boat owners for taking the time to show your beautiful boats! And thank you to all the fesitival goers who visited us! And thank you to all the staff and volunteers that make this show possible!

It's here! This Friday, Saturday, and Sunday - The 2026 Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival - https://woodenboat.org/...
09/09/2026

It's here! This Friday, Saturday, and Sunday - The 2026 Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival - https://woodenboat.org/ - Stop by the Devlin Northeast corner of the show to say hello to Sam and Soitza and all the Devlin Boat owners and their boats on display this weekend. The photos below show several of the boats that will be there for you this weekend!

Integrity has been beautifully maintained and frequently used by her owner Fred Davis. You can say hello to Fred and In...
09/01/2026

Integrity has been beautifully maintained and frequently used by her owner Fred Davis. You can say hello to Fred and Integrity the weekend after next at the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival - Sept 11-13: https://woodenboat.org/

Following the Victoria, BC, Classic Boat Show you will be able to say hello to Sam to discuss your favorite designs and ...
08/25/2026

Following the Victoria, BC, Classic Boat Show you will be able to say hello to Sam to discuss your favorite designs and building questions with him aboard Puffin at the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival - https://woodenboat.org/ September 11, 12, 13, 2026.

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2205 Gravelly Beach Loop N. W.
Olympia, WA
98502

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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