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Fretwater Boatworks is a small eclectic boat shop. On a mountain. In the desert. Far from water. We specialize in Grand Canyon Dories, their relatives, derivatives, and associated accoutrements. And random other boat like things. We blend heritage and tradition with newer ideas and crosscurrents, never doing it quite the same twice. We build them for hard rugged use, and we love our work. You can’t beat this place for fun.
Woodcut McKenziac Class opening now!
Howdy! We are here to share exciting news, we are officially launching our February Boatbuilding Course. We will build [...]
Maine-lining
In early August we departed for Maine once again--Cricket and Glade by car and trailer, Brad by train. I left [...]
Doryak Course Announcement
Course is now full. Email us if you would like to be added to the wait list. Course: Building [...]



