dedicated to the construction,
preservation and restoration
of wooden boats.

Andrew Wallace, founder of Traditional Boatworks, has a love of wooden boats rooted in his Norwegian heritage.  He began his initial training in traditional wooden boat building in 1994 at the Maine Maritime Museum's Apprentice Shop in Bath, Maine.  From 1996 to 1998, he worked at the John Gardner School of Boatbuilding in Annapolis, Maryland, serving a part of his tenure as Head Boatwright.  In 1998, Andrew founded Traditional Boatworks, serving clients along the East coast from Maryland to New Hampshire.

Each of Traditional Boatworks' new vessels is hand-crafted using traditional boatbuilding techniques and handmade tools. Less than half a dozen boats are built each year.  Designs are traditional, chosen from the classics of the 19th and early 20th centuries, and are reminiscent of a simpler time of natural beauty. Only the finest quality hardwoods are used, including white oak, a variety of cedars, mahogany and larch.  Each wood is chosen for the unique properties it lends to the strength, stability, longevity, speed or beauty of the vessel.

Traditional Boatworks will accept commissions for almost any traditional or historical design up to 30 feet in length. In addition to building any classic design, Traditional Boatworks can design a new vessel exclusively for you or your sailing, fishing or rowing club.  If you are uncertain which vessel meets your boating needs, please contact us for a personal consultation.