About CABBS

Founded in 1967, CABBS brings together people who share a passion for building, sailing, paddling, and motoring in boats. Through meetings, outings, and a lending library, members have an opportunity to learn and have fun wtih those who share a similar interest. Visitors are always welcome at CABBS activities.

Periodical are available for loan to members.

Boatbuilder

Boat Design Quarterly 5 Nov-93
Terrapin 21: A Shoal-draft gaff-sloop by Reuel Parker
36' Ketch True world cruisers By William Hand
Tred Avon Coastal cruising for two By Chris Kulczycki
Bolger Brigantine A 32' theme park by Phil Bolger
Corvus A likable 15' catboats by Charlie Wittholtz
Review of boat building plans Wittholtz, Charlie
15' Ocean Skiff Handsome utility by Robert W. Stephen

Boat Design Quarterly 6 Apr-94
Maid of Endor John Atkin's classic by John Atkin
12' Fisherman's Skiff Fun to build by Dynamite Payson and Peter Spectre
Windward 21 and 24 Chesapeake camp-cruisers by Karl Stambaugh
Bolger Catamaran 32' of cheap speed by Phil Bolger
Rascal: A mahogany runabout by Ken Bassett
Skimmer's New Rig Swap for a Solent lug by Phil Bolger

Boat Design Quarterly 7 Aug-94
Sallee Rover A 20' shoal-draft Corcker sloop/yawl by Sam Crocker
Plank on Frame Structure of a wooden boat by Sam Manning
Idaho Efficient 31' outboard cruiser by Phil Bolger
Sea Urchin an 11'6" beach cruiser by David Stimson
Badger A 34' Benford cruising dory by Jay Benford
Norwalk Island 26 A fast Kirby sharpie by Bruce Kirby

Boat Design Quarterly 8 Dec-94
Scandal Billy Atkin's efficient skiff by Billy Atkin
Beach Point 18 A trailerable canoe yawl by Tony Dias
Susan Skiff : The wisdom of moderation by Robert M. Steward
Reiver II Dipping-lug motorsailer by Phil Bolger
63' Canoe Sloop Long, light, and fast by Paul Kotzebue
Wee Lassie A quiet-water classic by John MacGregor
MacGregor An able double-paddle canoe by John MacGregor
The BDQ Index A listing of 53 fine designs

Boat Design Quarterly 10 Sep-95
Sainte Valery 25' interpretation of a French fishing lugger by Phil Bolger
Gunkholer A 22' shoal-draft and multi-optioned cruising skiff by Jay Benford
Steam Tug Handsome 28' workboat or cruiser by William Preston
Skimalong II A stable and comfortable 16'17" strip-built kayak by Paul Ford
San Juan Dory 16' plywood outboard skiff for work or play by David Roberts
Grand Banks 22 An able dory cruiser by Ted Brewer

Boat Design Quarterly 16 Mar-98
Itty Bitty A 7'6" beach ferry by John and Billy Atkin
Sally Hyde A 22'3" Atkinized Sea Bright skiff for inboard power by John and Billy Atkin
The Light Dory A striking plywood pulling boat by Phil Bolger
Cruising Cutter Robust 27 footer for voyaging by Paul Gartside
Alerion Express 28 and 38 Fast cruisers combine traditional style with contemporary design by Carl Schumacher
Reliance A 20'6" strip-planked double kayak by Steve Killing

Boat Design Quarterly 17 Oct-98
Lobster Skiff An 18' plywood-lapstrake outboard by Phil Bolger
Camp Cruiser 18' double-ended Norwegian sloop by Karsten Ausland
17' Touring Kayak A strip-planked design exercise by Tony Dias
29' Pilot Schooner In the spirit of Swansea, England by Reuel Parker
22' Double-ended Sloop A trailerable pocket cruiser by Paul Gartside
The Goeller Dinghy Sail, power, and now - 12' of skillful compromise by Fred Goeller, Jr.

Classic Boat

Nov 91
June 98
April 99
July 99
August 99

Messing About in Boats

Ocean Navigator
No. 72, 74, 81, 88, 99, 104,
107, 108, 110, 112, 118, 122,
123, 124, 126, 127, 128, 129,
130, 131, 132, 134

Professional Boatbuilder

Aug-Sept 92
Dec-Jan 95

The Small Boat Journal

Sep-79
Dec-79
Oct-79
May-80
May-80
Sep-80
FebMar-81
AprMay-81

 

SEPT 18-20, 2009

Wooden Canoe Heritage Assoc.
Outing at Pymatuning Reservoir
Ohio/PA line