
They both have owned and operated the Classic Boatworks of Maine, it was located just across Frenchman's Bay from Bar Harbor.
They have restored a 1966 Chris Craft Cavalier, 1950 Century
Sea Maid, 1908 Lawley sloop, 1948 Blue Jay, 1962
Old Town runabout and many more.
Marshall has been building wood boats since 1958 and JO does the
varnish
and painting. One of their biggest projects was the 55'
"Chief
Uncas" a 1911 Elco built of Honduras mahogany. This was being
restored
for use as a tour boat on Lake Otsego in Cooperstown, NY and is still
in
service.
Marshal
and Jo have also worked on the "Volsunga" a CG approved ferry and mail
boat which operated on Long Island Sound and most recently the "RL
Gott"
another CG approved ferry, operating in Maine. They have restored many
classic wood boats - Chris Craft, Dodge, Century, and have built many
wood
boats for customers as well.
They use both traditional and modern methods in boat restoration.
They
believe that few wooden boats are so far gone that they can't be
restored
and look forward to answering questions from people who visit The Boat
Yard.
Sadly Marshall Passed away in March 2009.
Marshall and Jo's website Classic Boat Works Of Maine
has been closed .
Over the years Jo has learned many boat building
and repair techniques
from
Jo has generously opted to leave
this webpage
open to answer your questions.
You can e-mail Jo at:
Ask Jo