Our mission is to perpetuate working waterfront skills, uses, and traditions at the historic Eddon Boatyard and aboard classic vessels of Puget Sound.

Don't Miss the 2025 BoatShop Auction!

Don’t miss the 2025 ‘Let’s Launch’ Annual Fundraiser Auction!

Friday May 9th at 6pm in the Big Shop

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Silent Auction: Lie-Nielsen Toolworks No. 60-1/2 Adjustable Mouth Block Plane

Based on the Stanley No. 60½, this versatile plane is useful for every sort of woodworking job and a pleasure to use. The movable shoe in front of the blade allows you to easily and precisely adjust the mouth opening. Ductile iron body and a large, comfortable bronze cap is tensioned with a 1-1/2" brass spinwheel. Like other Lie-Nielsen block planes, the blade is adjusted with a captive nut for precise control with minimal backlash. The blade is bedded at 12 degrees for fine cuts and end grain work.

Live Auction: COLUMBIA RIVER EXTRAVAGANZA!

Cannery Pier Hotel (Astoria) 1-Night Stay + Salt Hotel (Ilwaco) 1-Night Stay + 2 Columbia River Maritime Museum Tickets (Astoria)

One night on the Washington side of the Columbia River in the fishing town of Ilwaco, the next night on the Oregon side in Astoria, the oldest town west of the Rockies.

CANNERY PIER HOTEL & SPA is a luxury oasis located 600 feet into and over the Columbia River in Astoria, Oregon. Every room features breathtaking views of the river and the historic Astoria-Megler Bridge. Wake up to deep-sea ships going by your window just hundreds of yards away. Unwind in a clawfoot or jetted tub after you take in Astoria’s charming downtown and your visit to Columbia River Maritime Museum, one of the finest maritime museums in the country. Stay at the SALT HOTEL & PUB and explore Ilwaco, Cape Disappointment Lighthouse and Park. From the lighthouse you can see the Columbia River Bar. Bring your binoculars and check out boats crossing the bar known as the “Graveyard of the Pacific.” And be sure to enjoy a great meal at the Salt Hotel and Pub after your day!

A Reading with Author & Captain Richard Bard

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