Riverkeeper Shipwrights Build 2008 Fleet

The second annual Riverwatch Boatbuilding Workshop produced four sturdy vessels, in various stages of completion. Workshop leader and Riverkeeper President Richard Butz worked us mercilessly throughout the weekend at Buffalo State College's Maritime Center on the Outer Harbor. Thanks to all the captains and friends who helped out!

Our merry band of Riverwatch folk are inspired by Richard's craftsmanship on the completed Black Rock Skimmer.

Fran shows off his skill at speedy hull attachment on Mac's Weekend Skiff.

Yuri and Bob put their heads together to position the transom on Yuri's skiff.


Our fearless leader planes Tom's transom.



Nella puts some muscle into sanding the bottom while Steven checks the level on his Black Rock Skimmer.

Tom checks the frame of his Weekend Skiff.

Mac paints the sides of his skiff with epoxy prior to attaching the gunwales.

Steven doesn't skimp on the clamps while attaching the gunwales to his skimmer!