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A number of years ago, I took a boatbuilding class with the fine folks at Chesapeake Light Craft in Annapolis, Maryland, where I built a stitch-and-glue Northeaster Dory. The plan was simple: row her around the flatwater impoundments of the desert Southwest, then, someday—point the bow toward Maine …

These watercolor outboards were painted by artist (and lifelong boat nerd) Bobby Nachos—real name Robert Hawkins. Each one is based on a used aluminum outboard he found on Facebook Marketplace, most of them from Minnesota, all of them full of character. We’ll be releasing the Outboard Originals on …

We’re on the lookout for stories from every corner of the boating world—small boat builders, fix-it shops, gear makers, and everyone in between. No matter the size of your operation, we’d love to feature you in a piece and share your story with our community. Shoot us an email at tim@smallcraftsale …