It's not a Simmons Sea Skiff...

[easterngray]

but it looks like one.


Billingsgate Bass Boat

Greetings from Cape Cod! This is my first post here. I am a friend and neighbor of Walter Baron of Old Wharf Dory Co. Walter is building a boat for me, and I thought you would enjoy seeing its progress.
This is the first hull built to Walter Baron's design, The Billingsgate Bass Boat; a beefed up version of the SSS. I have wanted one since I first saw the design and look forward to launching it this spring.
I don't like center consoles, and will use it primarily as a family boat, so I've asked him to build it with a cuddy and windshield. It should be a handsome boat.
Here's a link to info about the BBB:
http://oldwharf.com/ow_billbassboat.html
I will update some more photos as he progresses.
Best wishes, Alec

[Thorne]

Nice! Looking forward to seeing the build progress...

[adampet]

Eastern Gray,
welcome! Always nice to know that the neighbors have joined the forum!
When I first saw your picture I figured that Walter had joined the forum. Very nice boat and Walter does such nice work. Do you think it'll still be in the shop when his Christmas Party rolls around?

Adam

[easterngray]

Thank you for the welcome. Yes Adam, it should be there for the Christmas party. I also think it will be trailered to the Cape Cod Boatbuilders Show in February. It has been very exciting seeing it come together. My family and I are really looking forward to launching her in the spring! All the best, Alec

[Tom Lathrop]

Great looking boat. It may not be a SSS but there was one hiding under the bed back there somewhere.

[adampet]

Alec,
Nice photo article in The Cape Codder today. I can't seem to find a link to it.
Photos by Barry Donahue. Very nice.

Adam

[easterngray]

Yes indeed, that was nice. 'Bout time Walter got some press! Alec

[easterngray]

Here's the latest. It's getting flipped back over today. The side decks are on and this month we'll see the cuddy. This is the Pettit "Ocean blue" paint, which in real life is a bit darker than it appears in this picture. Happy new year! Alec

[timfish]

Alec when is the cape cod boat builders show and when?

[easterngray]

Hi Tim,

The Cape Cod Boat Builders show is Feb 8-10 at the Four Points Sheraton in Hyannis. Here's a link:

http://www.boatcapecod.org/news/blog.pl?id=4

Cheers,

Alec

[easterngray]

Here's pictures showing construction... more to follow latebr />
http://oldwharf.com/shoplog/blosxom.pl


Cheers, Alec

[boylesboats]

Nice slide show...
I bookmarked your site for more study later..

[RodB]

Thanks for sharing, nice boat, interesting build...

RodB

[jimmy lee]

Pretty Boat!,there Easterngray. Can't wait to see Her finished!!!

[Swedish Fish]

Ahhhhh the perfect cure for my cabin fever. I'm definitely going to make the trip up and check it out. Road trip wooohoooo !!!!!

[easterngray]

The boat's coming along nicely. Here's a picture of Walter working on the windshield. Shouldn't be long 'till Im fishing for flatties in her! Alec

[stumpbumper]

She's beautiful!!

[boylesboats]

Wow.... I didn't even notice the hull depth.. she is much more than a skiff...

[pipefitter]

Nice job.

[easterngray]

Here she is - today was the maiden launch and she performs wonderfully. Hats off to Walter. Hopefully I'll have some pics of her on the water to share later. Cheers, Alec

[L.W. Baxter]

Neat as a pin! Shows the result of a whole series of good choices and wholesome construction.

I love the dashboard, nice chunk of wood. Very clever and attractive how the wood grain bends around the bezel of the steering wheel.

[easterngray]

Thanks LW. Walter is a very methodical fellow and he chose a nice piece of local black locust with a knot right where the wheel would be. The dash is finished with Crabcoat, the locust rod holders you see are oiled. There is a passenger seat on the port side as well, but ya can't really see it in the pic. It was great to finally have her on the water! Alec

[pipefitter]

Congratulations. Looks very nice.

[boylesboats]

Damn straight she is... I didn't think there would be a cuddy on her.. But still looks great..

[jerry bark]

Nice boat!

I value simple, functional and well executed in a boat and you have that in spades!

enjoy,
jerry

[easterngray]

Thanks Fellows - Here's a pic from the maiden launch. Alec

[SalmonMan]

How about some more pictures of this beautiful boat in the water?

[JimD]

Congrats! Yes, more pics, please.

[easterngray]

Finally got some pics of the Bluebird underway... sorry 'bout the quality, but its all I have presently. She absolutely flies with the E-tec 50; 30 knots wide open at around 5K rpm. I have little interest in going that quick, but it'll be nice if I ever need to. Here's wishing you all a great summer on the water - Alec

[Tar Devil]

Drooling

[boylesboats]

Woooo, look at her goes

[Tar Devil]

Drooling

Ain't drooling any more!
(Wink!)

[SKIP KILPATRICK]

Ain't drooling any more!
(Wink!)

Okay, do tell!

[Tar Devil]

Sneak preview...
IMG_20221024_140729.jpg

[SKIP KILPATRICK]

Sweet, looking for more!