January 2025

Portland Pudgy with Exposure Canopy: A Reliable Alternative to Inflatable Liferafts

When it comes to safety at sea, the choice of a lifeboat or liferaft is one of the most important decisions a mariner will make. Traditional inflatable liferafts are a common choice, but they come with significant drawbacks, including recurring maintenance costs, limited functionality, and vulnerability to failure. The Portland Pudgy, equipped with its exposure […]

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Reviving the Last Cowhorn Schooner: A Journey Through History and Restoration

By Mike Metcalfe This past week has been a nonstop balance of work—both on the boat and on my businesses. Between managing Triangle Design Group (TDG) and Portland Pudgy (PP) and tackling major restoration projects on the last remaining cowhorn schooner, there hasn’t been much downtime. Only six of these schooners were ever built in

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