Hello woodenboatbloggers, 

     I'm new to this site so bear with me while I try to figure things out. I'm writing because I want to learn more about the  sweet dinghy  I bought it a few days ago.  . It is plywood lapstrake boat, fastened with copper nails, approximately 47" wide by 8'6. It was built on Vashon Island in Puget Sound.   No makers mark that I can see. Does any one have a name for the style or recognize who might have built it?  

      I don't know how old it is but it seems to be in good shape.  The paint is a little thin on the bottom. I planned to paint it but the sun came out and I couldn't resist a trial row around the harbor. It is a joy to row! It glides effortlessly and tracks straight....   Now painting  will wait for fall but I need to find out what paint works best and what to do to keep it sound. I have been reading the woodenboatblog for info on cleaning, oils, varnish etc. Any hints and suggestions would be gladly recieved.

Thanks,

Beth 

PS  Having trouble posting the pictures. Help ?