West Satsop CNC

11/26/2023

Even after all these years, watching a stitch and glue boat come together is like magic.

11/03/2023

The Devlin shop is hard at work on a new Candlefish 18 build

The OSB jig for the build comes with the CNC cut parts. It's assembled and ready for the project.

06/07/2022

Fantastic article about the big sister to the ever popular Surf Scooter 22

The Surf Scoter 26, named for a stout seabird, can be matched to a range of power options, each with its own advantages.

01/31/2022

I think one of Sam's greatest skills is to lend an artistic eye to not only the traditional, but also to cutting edge vessels.

A profile look on the hard.

01/31/2022

A great article and a fantastic design from Sam. In a day like today, that little wood stove sure sounds inviting!

The Banjo 20 is hard to resist during a visit to boatbuilder Sam Devlin’s workshop.

12/11/2021

Long rowing expeditions are amazing

At Cathedral Park in Portland, Oregon, the Willamette River was flowing gently, leaving barely discernible eddies around submerged pilings a few yards from the beach. Skamakowa was 75 miles downstream, and I had five days to get there, relying on the current and a pair of oars. My boat, named MAC af...

11/15/2021

You've asked for more tips and instructional content, here you go!

Assembly of a Devlin Oolichan 13 wooden boat kit

05/15/2021

When UPS won't deliver...
Waiting for the ferry to deliver a Devlin Egret boat kit to a customer in the San Juans.
The OSB on top of the stack (used for the construction jig) is nearly as expensive as the marine plywood under it. I'm glad I don't build houses.