Newest double ender

[Eric Patterson]

Jode

It's gorgeous. The lines, the color, the natural wood. Everything compliments the other. That is one to be proud of.

 

[Vince Pagliaroli]

I'm glad to finally be calling her done! Though I had to take a hiatus because of vacation and Decoy work, I finally got the last 16 foot pieces of cedar trimming installed.

The only thing to do now is go out and give her a try!

WOW!

I look forward to your future Rail hunting reports with this Fine vessel.

Best regards
Vince

 

[HenryHawthorne]

Looks fantastic!

 

[SJ Fairbank]

Your work is second to none. What a beautiful boat.

 

[jode hillman]

Jode

It's gorgeous. The lines, the color, the natural wood. Everything compliments the other. That is one to be proud of.

Thank you, Eric. I had a vision in my mind when I started and it made it to about 98% there! I'm happy with the way she came out. I'll post an update once I get her out in the Marsh.

 

[jode hillman]

WOW!

I look forward to your future Rail hunting reports with this Fine vessel.

Best regards
Vince

Thanks, Vince. I'll let you know how she works out! I tried a few new things with this Vesal and I'll be curious to see if they work.

 

[jode hillman]

Looks fantastic!

Thank you, Henry. I can't take credit for the lines, but I can take credit for getting her back into shape!

 

[jode hillman]

Your work is second to none. What a beautiful boat.

Thanks! Hopefully she works as good as she looks

 

[Anthony Babich]

This is some amazing craftsmanship here Jode, I look forward to seeing at the show great work!

 

[benp]

So Jode, how many rail boats does this make that you own now? Can you post all picture of each one so we can appreciate the full arsenal.

 

[jode hillman]

This is some amazing craftsmanship here Jode, I look forward to seeing at the show great work!

Thanks Anthony.

Having a little bit of distance is definitely my friend! She's no museum piece by any standards but definitely will be a good high-quality work boat

 

[jode hillman]

So Jode, how many rail boats does this make that you own now? Can you post all picture of each one so we can appreciate the full arsenal.

Hi Ben. I only own two currently.

I have owned others that I have sold. I will put up a few photos of the two that are currently in my fleet and also 2 I have passed on.

The first photo is of course the boat that is in my shop.

The second set of photos is my Delaware River skiff that I acquired and restored back in 2018. She is the workhorse of my fleet, and the one that I find myself reaching for when I know the day is gonna be perfect!

 

[jode hillman]

So Jode, how many rail boats does this make that you own now? Can you post all picture of each one so we can appreciate the full arsenal.

In this set of photos, the first boat is by the same maker as my most recent restoration. Alvin Beal.

I did a little bit more accoutrements on the decks on this boat.

The newest project I kept simplified to help reduce weight and keep it more in line with its original design.



The second set of photos is about I restored about 3 years ago, built by Tony Bianco on the Delaware river.

It is properly a Scull Boat, but it did work very well in the rice also.

 

[Mark Belknap]

Amazing work on your rail boats Jode!!

 

[jode hillman]

Amazing work on your rail boats Jode!!

Thanks, Mark. I wish I could keep them all but room dictates. I only have a few on hand at a time.

They are a testament of days gone by when things were built to last. I count it an honor and a privilege to be able to keep them going.