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.

What’s In The Shop

  • Eva Jean

    Currently getting ready for bottom paint, and will be flipped this fall.

  • CLC Team Dory #2

    Our second Chesapeake Light Craft Team Dory is rounding third base as we are finishing the inside and are almost ready for paint.

Boats Built & Restored by HOD

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    #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

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    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)

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    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

  • Sailing Boat in Green Bay

    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

  • Wood boat built by Hands on Deck

    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

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    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

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