This last week the Traditional Small Craft Association chapter, “The Lower Columbia River Raptors” started the restoration of a locally built skiff, beginning with six major scarf repairs.
This vessel is an 18’ work skiff built by the late Kurt Nielsen. Kurt’s boat shop was on the north side of Puget Island and used mostly local materials.
This vessel was built in 2001 for an older gentleman as a recreational crab boat. Shortly after he took possession he passed away. The boat was fitted with a new 25hp Honda outboard. Both the boat and motor have never been used.
Welcome Slough Boatworks along with a few Lower Columbia River Raptor members are repairing the vessel for the original owner’s wife so it can be sold for a fair price. Her contribution is to donate a sum of her choice to a non-profit also of her choice.
Photos are of yours truly and the Nielsen built skiff taken by TSCA member Allen Bennett.
More photos and post to follow!
