Welcome to the PondYachtworks!

PondYachtworks is the companion site for the boats described in Vintage Pond Yachts. This small shop in Scottsdale, Arizona builds Pond Yachts to the designs and construction techniques of vintage boats. These remakable models are a reminder of the talent and workmanship of the builders, designers and sailors that built and sailed these boat. The primary focus of the builds will be Vintage Marbleheads and Vintage "A" class yachts, along with an occasional schooner and other exciting boats.

Boats Under Construction

Star 45

  • Precut frames from Stevens AeroModel.
  • Sails from Windjammin.
  • Not a vintage pond yacht, but a great way to learn some construction techniques.

Footies

  • A pair of Footies for match racing in the pool.
  • Kitiwake design from Grahm McAllister at scalesailing.com.
  • Also not a vintage pond yacht...but great fun

Vintage M "Pocahontas"

Vintage A "Luckyfish"