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17' Torpedo model canoe S/N 828, c.1920
Built by the J. R. Robertson Co. of Auburndale, Mass.
which was in operation from 1897 to 1940
Restoration by
William Clements Boat Builder
North Billerica, Mass., 2004

 

“Hi! I'm Bill Clements. On the following pages I'd like to show you the boats I've built and the beauty of a wood boat. There's no man-made material that can match or equal the lustrous beauty and grace reflected in a finely crafted wood boat. I enjoy working with wood - take pride in my craftsmanship - and give my customers excellent value. I would love to hear what your dream is and would be pleased to help you fulfill it. My business is all about making dreams come true.

“Since 1980 I have been a boat builder building traditional wooden boats and restoring wood-canvas canoes. My boat building from the beginning has been lap-strake construction varying from traditional cedar planking on bent oak frames to glued-lap plywood construction. I endeavor to produce wooden boats from the highest quality materials that will require minimum maintenance. To achieve this end my primary construction method is glued-lap plywood, using high quality marine mahogany plywood with all hull surfaces coated with marine epoxy and all joints bonded with epoxy glue. The wooden boats I build vary from original 19th century designs to contemporary designs influenced by the earlier traditional boats. I also sell a full line of wood boat and canoe restoration supplies.”


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