Navigation MenuHomeOur Boats17′ Jersey Skiff16’5″ Melonseed15′ Maine Lobster Boat14′ Whitehall12′ Scamp12′ Point Defiance10′ Navigator9.5′ Captain’s Gig8′ NisquallyCompare AllAvailable Now!New In StockCustomizationCustom BuildersBoat OptionsSpecial ColorsCustom WoodworkSliding SeatsFootstopsMounting OptionsSwim Platform MountingOn-Deck MountingStainless Steel Keel StripAccessoriesOarsBoat CoversForward Facing Rowing SystemWhat is Forward-Facing Rowing?Research & DevelopmentTestimonialsForward Rowing FAQInstallationForward Row PricingRudder-Mount Electric MotorBeach DollyPocket PullerRoller FurlingInflatable SponsonsRowing MirrorHow to OrderOrdering ProcessOnline Quote2019 Price ListFAQBoat and Options FAQHow to Pick Your BoatSliding Seats FAQSailboat RiggingMelonseed RiggingAbout UsHistoryOur PhilosophyCustomer ResponsesLinksLocationSite MapNewsBlogNewsletter SignupContact UsHandcrafted rowing and sailing boats from 8' - 17'See our full model lineTraditional design. Modern sensibilities.Gig Harbor Boat Works is the builder of a unique line of custom small boats for rowing and sailing.Our boats are modern reproductions of traditional working boats, used by people who earned their living using only wind and oar.The 15' Lobster Boat: A Water Workhorse“Remarkably versatile . . . the Lobster Boat can be used for a lot more than just pulling pots.” – Small Craft Advisor MagazineLearn moreMeet the 12' SCAMP Microcruiser“…The biggest little boat I’ve ever sailed.” – 48 North MagazineLearn moreWhat We DoWe build ten different rowing and sailing boat models from 8 to 17 feet in length. Click Here for a photographic overview of all the boats we build, by size (from largest to smallest).Who We AreWe are small craft specialists, using our experience as boaters and craftsmen to create boats that combine traditional design with modern materials and conveniences. Read More about Our Philosophy.Our CustomersWe love helping people find the ideal boat for their purposes, whether it will be a ship-to-shore yacht tender, a small craft capable of its own solo adventures, or anything in between. Read Testimonials from our customers."My entire experience with GHBW has been outstanding!"“Knowledgeable, gracious, and very patient service.”Customer TestimonialsBlog ArchivesBlog ArchivesSelect MonthJune 2019 May 2019 April 2019 March 2019 February 2019 January 2019 December 2018 October 2018 September 2018 July 2018 June 2018 May 2018 April 2018 March 2018 January 2018 December 2017 November 2017 October 2017 September 2017 August 2017 July 2017 June 2017 May 2017 April 2017 March 2017 February 2017 January 2017 December 2016 November 2016 October 2016 August 2016 July 2016 June 2016 May 2016 April 2016 March 2016 February 2016 January 2016 December 2015 November 2015 October 2015 September 2015 August 2015 July 2015 June 2015 May 2015 April 2015 March 2015 February 2015 Jan