“Lofting a NEW Piscataqua River Wherry”
July 29-30, 9am-4pm both days
Sign up for one or both days, morning or full day! Preregistration is required and space is limited. Sign up online.
Lofting is the process of "laying down" the full sized lines and dimensions of a vessel in order to "fair out" any issues before building, and to create the picture and shapes in order to create the molds and patterns for construction.
Using the lines and measurements captured from the historic Piscataqua River Wherry in Strawbery Banke Museum’s collection (as part of “Documenting” session), participants will work alongside Nate Piper, master boat builder, to draw a full-size picture of the boat on the boatshop floor, from which all the new construction patterns will be produced.
The remainder of the 2017 HANDS ON BOATS sessions will focus on the sequential phases of the new boat’s construction. Join us for on these additional sessions:
Please note that the schedule above is subject to change based on the project's progress and interest.
The new Piscataqua River Wherry will be raffled off upon completion.
Full Day: 9am-4pm, includes lunch, $130 museum members; $145 non-members*
Half Day: 9am-noon, $79.20 museum members; $88 non-members*
*Prices are per day. Discounts available when you sign up for multiple days or sessions in advance. See additional pricing information below and please contact us for discount codes prior to signing up online.
July 29-30, 9am-4pm both days
Sign up for one or both days, morning or full day! Preregistration is required and space is limited. Sign up online.
Lofting is the process of "laying down" the full sized lines and dimensions of a vessel in order to "fair out" any issues before building, and to create the picture and shapes in order to create the molds and patterns for construction.
Using the lines and measurements captured from the historic Piscataqua River Wherry in Strawbery Banke Museum’s collection (as part of “Documenting” session), participants will work alongside Nate Piper, master boat builder, to draw a full-size picture of the boat on the boatshop floor, from which all the new construction patterns will be produced.
The remainder of the 2017 HANDS ON BOATS sessions will focus on the sequential phases of the new boat’s construction. Join us for on these additional sessions:
- “Molds, patterns and frames for a NEW Piscataqua River Wherry,” August 13-17
- “Planking a NEW Piscataqua River Wherry,” September 6-10
- “Trim, rails and finish work for a NEW Piscataqua River Wherry,” October 11-14
Please note that the schedule above is subject to change based on the project's progress and interest.
The new Piscataqua River Wherry will be raffled off upon completion.
Full Day: 9am-4pm, includes lunch, $130 museum members; $145 non-members*
Half Day: 9am-noon, $79.20 museum members; $88 non-members*
*Prices are per day. Discounts available when you sign up for multiple days or sessions in advance. See additional pricing information below and please contact us for discount codes prior to signing up online.
About Nate Piper
Nate is the owner of Piper Boatworks in Rye, NH and director of The Boatshop at Strawbery Banke.
Over the past 20 years, he has been involved with wooden boats of all shapes, sizes and ages. In addition to his current involvement with The Boatshop at Strawbery Banke, he restores and builds new boats in his own shop, including MerryMac sailboats, Nate previously served as the project manager for the construction of the new gundalow Piscataqua. Nate has also worked on the rebuilding of the Boston Tea Party ships in Gloucester, Massachusetts; worked with Harold Burnham on the construction of the Schooner Yacht Isabella in Essex, Massachusetts; and worked on the construction of Kalmar Nyckel, Delaware's Tall Ship.
Nate once sailed aboard the HMS Bounty as Crew and ship's carpenter and both sailed as crew and worked on a major refit of Martha Lewis, a Chesapeake Bay skipjack.
Nate is a graduate of the Landing School of Boat Building and Design in Kennebunkport, Maine.
Nate is the owner of Piper Boatworks in Rye, NH and director of The Boatshop at Strawbery Banke.
Over the past 20 years, he has been involved with wooden boats of all shapes, sizes and ages. In addition to his current involvement with The Boatshop at Strawbery Banke, he restores and builds new boats in his own shop, including MerryMac sailboats, Nate previously served as the project manager for the construction of the new gundalow Piscataqua. Nate has also worked on the rebuilding of the Boston Tea Party ships in Gloucester, Massachusetts; worked with Harold Burnham on the construction of the Schooner Yacht Isabella in Essex, Massachusetts; and worked on the construction of Kalmar Nyckel, Delaware's Tall Ship.
Nate once sailed aboard the HMS Bounty as Crew and ship's carpenter and both sailed as crew and worked on a major refit of Martha Lewis, a Chesapeake Bay skipjack.
Nate is a graduate of the Landing School of Boat Building and Design in Kennebunkport, Maine.
Session pricing
If you are a museum member and/or would like to sign up for more than one session day at the discounted prices listed below, please contact us by email or by calling 603-686-4338 for discount codes prior to trying to register. Registration is available online by session.
Preregistration is required and space is limited!
Single full day session: $145/130 (Non museum member/ museum member)
Single half day session: $88/79.2
3-5 full day sessions: $137.75/125 per session
3-5 half day sessions: $83.60/75.24
6-9 full day sessions: $134.85/120 per session
6-9 half day sessions: $81.84/73.63
10-14 full day sessions: $127.60/115 per session
10-14 half day sessions: $77.44/69.70
15 or more full day sessions: $120.35/110 per session
15 or more half day sessions: $73.04/65.74
The new Piscataqua River Wherry will be raffled off upon completion. All full day session participants will receive two complimentary raffle tickets for each paid session. Half day participants will receive one complimentary raffle tickets per paid session.
Raffle tickets are also available to the general public for $15 each. Buy a raffle ticket.
If you are a museum member and/or would like to sign up for more than one session day at the discounted prices listed below, please contact us by email or by calling 603-686-4338 for discount codes prior to trying to register. Registration is available online by session.
Preregistration is required and space is limited!
Single full day session: $145/130 (Non museum member/ museum member)
Single half day session: $88/79.2
3-5 full day sessions: $137.75/125 per session
3-5 half day sessions: $83.60/75.24
6-9 full day sessions: $134.85/120 per session
6-9 half day sessions: $81.84/73.63
10-14 full day sessions: $127.60/115 per session
10-14 half day sessions: $77.44/69.70
15 or more full day sessions: $120.35/110 per session
15 or more half day sessions: $73.04/65.74
The new Piscataqua River Wherry will be raffled off upon completion. All full day session participants will receive two complimentary raffle tickets for each paid session. Half day participants will receive one complimentary raffle tickets per paid session.
Raffle tickets are also available to the general public for $15 each. Buy a raffle ticket.
