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Iceboats for sale in Maine

Bill Anderson has a couple of boats he’d like to see back on the ice: Older model DN iceboat for sale; includes hull, plank, mast, boom, sail & bag, runners & box; located in Casco, ME & available for review … Continue reading →

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C Skeeter Plans now Available

Pat Heppart has finished drafting details of his awesome boat DRIFTR, and has put the plans out there for one and all. All he wants in return is a good race! The one we built here in Maine last year … Continue reading →

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Sideboards and Steering

On those days when the tide’s not right for catching clams, Bryce is making good headway on his Whizz. It’s tempting when she’s all framed up to go ahead and start the planking but it really pays to do all … Continue reading →

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Peter McGowan Remembers His First Time

You might have already seen this on the NEIYA site, but it’s really good, so read it again! We’ve all been there. Thanks, Peter, for taking the time to put this together. Very inspiring. New post on New England Ice … Continue reading →

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Whizz Building

Michel Frechette of Magog is coming along very well on his new Whizz. He wanted to feel the bounce, so set it up in the driveway on his DN plank. The rakish nose block is a nice touch. And just … Continue reading →

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