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Photograph of the silhouette of a gaff rigged pond boat from the early part of the 1900s.

ABOUT

Small pond boats brought pleasure to sailors young and old during the early 20th century. Each of my small boats is carefully restored for display or a sail in a pond. On this site you will have an opportunity to purchase from a collection of these rare antiques. If you see anything that interests you, get in touch and we can send you more information or more photos.

I look for neglected pond boat hulls from the 1900s through the 1940s and then restore them to the graceful vessels that they once were. Every effort is made to retain the original parts of the boat. But usually I start with just the hull and recreate the spars, rigging and sails using an extensive library of reference photos and books. The collection includes boats made in Boston by the Jacrim and Keystone companies. Recently, I have restored pond boats manufactured and distributed by the Schoenhut Toy Company in the 1930's. The unique handmade boats like the boat at the left are collector's favorites.

location

Tel. 508 993-2979

Open by appointment only.

15 Pardon Hill Road

South Dartmouth, MA 02748

about
me

I have been restoring small wooden pond boats since 2009. I strive to maintain the vintage elements of the boat that were created by the original maker. I am a one person shop, but I have found ways to reproduce antique fitting and I take pride in the sails that I make by hand. I work slowly and carefully.

Sincerely.

Margaret-Ann Rice, Owner

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