Portland Pudgy

We’re excited to announce that we are transitioning to in-house sail production at Portland Pudgy! Over the years, we’ve faced supply chain challenges, difficulties with consistency and design control, and the reality that most sail manufacturing has moved overseas—even when working with U.S.-based lofts. To solve these issues, we are developing our own sailmaking process […]

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

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

A new chapter We are thrilled to announce an exciting new chapter in the story of Portland Pudgy. Triangle Design Group LLC, known for its expertise in advanced engineering and manufacturing solutions, has officially acquired Portland Pudgy. This acquisition marks a significant milestone in our journey and promises to bring fresh innovations and expanded capabilities