Big Pond Boat Shop is based in Nova Scotia and builds wood epoxy composite boats up to 40does conversions of fibreglass fishing hulls into trawler yachts and performs repairs and refits on traditional and modern boats.

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Our stated objective is to establish and operate a small craft boat yard model shop and education centre. Thanks to the work of the LMMS and support from the Atlantic Canada OpportunitiesAgency ACOA and the Province of Nova Scotia the space will again host traditional boatbuilders while allowing the public to experience a piece of Nova Scotias boat building historythrough new viewing areas exhibits and interactive workshops. Continuing the craft of wooden boat building in nova scotia Continuing the craft of wooden boat building in nova scotia.

In the span of three days groups create a Bevins Skiff learning marine craftsmanship and forging connections with one another in the time-honoured tradition of boat-building. Since 1938 we have built over 1000 vessels of up to 150 feet 45 meters for a wide range of uses and clients. Building Boats Changing Lives is an opportunity for groups to experience our shared maritime history in a hands-on community based learning environment.

8575 East Bay Hwy Big Pond Centre NS. But the place we work is special too. Our boats are strong durable seaworthy and beautiful in their simplicity.

We specialize in building custom boats with all FRP moulded parts to suit each customers individual needs. Big Pond Boat Shop. Revitalized Big Boat Shed and new addition.

The Heritage Boat Yard Co-operative Limited was incorporated on March 2 2011 as a member of the Nova Scotia Co-operative Council by the Province of Nova Scotia with twelve subscribing members. Representing 43 custom and semi-custom boatbuilding companies in Nova Scotia as well. The fence of the plow plane is in the carpenters left hand and is used to keep the plane centered on the timber.