Professional Experience

South Shore Boatworks, founded by Bob Fuller in 1990, specializes in custom boat building, finishing and restoration work on wooden and fiberglass boats.


  • a third generation master craftsman
  • served an apprenticeship with his father and grandfather
  • expert at pattern making and model making for metal castings such as cleats, portlights & rudders
  • builder of the finest wooden ships' wheels in the world since 1977
  • United States Coast Guard registered wooden boatbuilder
  • dedicated to the tradition of woodworking and boatbuilding
  • sincere, creative, perfectionist, trustworthy
  • member of the Massachusetts Marine Trades Association
  • member of the Massachusetts Bay Marine Artisans
All projects are performed without subcontractors - with an emphasis on very high quality work.

This Dyer 29 was built by my father in 1975.

As a master craftsman, I have built various marine specialty items for many companies known for the quality of their products:

  • Edson Marine
  • Cape Dory
  • Tillotson Pearson
  • Boston Whaler
  • Dyer Boats
  • Ritchie Compass
In addition to building and fabrication work, I consult with clients planning large design/build or restoration projects.



 
 

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