Hands On Deck

At Hands On Deck, building and restoring boats teaches real-world mechanical and woodworking skills while preserving the rich maritime heritage of the Great Lakes. These hands-on projects support our mission to inspire self-worth, craftsmanship, and community through skill-building and connection to the water.

Boats Built & Restored by HOD

#1

Constructed by HOD
YEAR CONSTRUCTED: 2016
DESIGNER: Harry Bryan
MODEL: Wheel Barrow Boat
LOA: 7” BEAM: 44”
HULL TYPE: WOOD
PROPULSION: Oars
PROJECT/PROGRAM: Central Library Program
INTENDED USE: Livery
Library Boat

Constructed by HOD
YEAR CONSTRUCTED: 2016
DESIGNER: Harry Bryan
MODEL: Wheel Barrow Boat
LOA: 7” BEAM: 44”
HULL TYPE: WOOD
Propulsion: Oars
PROJECT/PROGRAM: Central Library Program
INTENDED USE: For Sale (SOLD)
Victory Canoe

Constructed by HOD
YEAR CONSTRUCTED: 2017
DESIGNER: Mark Hawkins
MODEL: Skin On Frame Canoe
LOA: 17’ BEAM:
HULL TYPE: WOOD
Propulsion: Paddle
PROJECT/PROGRAM: Victory Canoe Build
INTENDED USE: Prototype
Mary

Constructed by HOD
YEAR CONSTRUCTED: 2017/18
Designer: Jess Wells Church
LOA: 19’
HULL TYPE: WOOD
Propulsion: Oars
PROJECT/PROGRAM: Indigenous Great Lakes Craft
INTENDED USE: Livery
Serang

Donation restored by HOD
YEAR CONSTRUCTED: 1950s
DESIGNER: Howard Chapelle
LOA: 27’
HULL TYPE: WOOD
PROPULSION: Schooner Sail Rig and Oars
PROJECT/PROGRAM: Indigenous Great Lakes Craft
INTENDED USE: Livery
Complete Report Furnished By Rodger Swanson
6 Hour Canoe

Constructed by HOD
YEAR CONSTRUCTED: 2017
MAKE: 6 Hour Canoe
LOA: 15’
HULL TYPE: WOOD
PROPULSION: Double Bladed Paddle
PROJECT/PROGRAM: Luke and Abe’s Canoe Build
INTENDED USE: Livery
Fiona

Constructed by HOD
YEAR Started: 2009
YEAR COMPLETED: 2019
MAKE: 1890 Heir Island Fishing Boat
LOA - 26'6"
HULL TYPE: WOOD
PROJECT/PROGRAM: Indigenous Boat Builds
INTENDED USE: Livery