The boat prior to the current project (30′ Murray Peterson “Susan” wooden schooner) is the Leslie Jean, a 15′ Whitehall named after my girl, Leslie Jean Phinney.
Bischoff Boatworks
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I knew Leslie had some beautiful lines … now there is photographic proof! Excellent site! I will follow.
Mark
Beautiful boat. You’re among the last of a dying breed of craftsmen.
Your shop looks wonderful. Congrats.
Just wondering. The Whitehall.. how much does she weigh. Thinks of building Newfoundland Rodney (15 foot rowboat / punt) this fall and winter. Figuring out construction for weight.
All the best in schooner building.
Jerome Canning
Wooden Boat Museum of NL
Hello Jerome.
I have not weighed her (I can’t because she is named after my wife, and…well… weight is not considered a safe subject… ever). But the Whitehall is pretty heavy. The white oak keel is heavy, but the Western Red Cedar planking is light. It is a stuggle for 2 strong men to lift. It took 4 men to lift her on top of my van, so now she is on a trailer (the boat, not my wife).