Boathouse Blog

We made the news!
Yesterday we were lucky enough to have Jasmine King from Global News stop by to interview Artem and a few members of our crew for a piece on how he ended up working for us after leaving the Ukraine...

Why Boats are a Great Investment in a Tough Economy
The economic outlook for the rest of the year and throughout 2023 depends upon who you talk to. Some economists predict that the looming recession will be minor. Others believe that the downturn wi...

Before You Launch: Follow These Steps
Boating alone is sometimes a way to find freedom on the lake, but in most cases taking an extra set of hands is well advised.
Make sure you have your trailer licensed and well serviced. Check the ...

1930's Boats
The History of Dodge Boat Works
The Dodge brothers, Horace and John, created a highly successful Motor Car company in about 1913. The Dodge Brothers Motor Car Company grew, and by 1915 they were the second largest car manufactur...

Chris-craft - 147 Years of Boat Building History
When your average person thinks of a classic wooden boat or perhaps sees your beautiful classic out on the water they're likely to think of one name "Chris-Craft"! The brand has become synonymous w...

1930's Boats
Wooden Motor Boats of the Early 1920's Through the 1930’s
The Dodge Boat Company was started by the Dodge brothers in about 1920. Dodge had already seen success in the automotive business. They coined the name” WaterCar” and began building this model in a...

Ancient History
How Wooden Ship Building Technology Changed the Western World
One seemingly simple single event involving a beached wooden ship would lead to the Romans building over 1000 Galleys over the course of the First Punic war and the eventual defeat of Carthage.

Boating Safety
Lessons Learned
Avoid an unforeseen boating disaster - Bringing the proper tools and equipment to launch and enjoy your boating experience is vital.

electric boats
Voltage Through The Water
Getting away from the Boatworks, especially in the spring or early summer takes a great deal of effort with Boat projects underway, launching and the ever present list of emails to address. But I...