Vose Family Boathouse Gets a Facelift
Vose family boathouse has stood on Edgartown harbor for 120 years.
Vose family boathouse has stood on Edgartown harbor for 120 years.
Historic structure has withstood many years of extremes, from bitter cold temperatures to high winds from tropical storms.
Historic structure has withstood many years of extremes, from bitter cold temperatures to high winds from tropical storms.
In summer months boathouse is hub of family activities. Here the catboat Tigress pays a visit.
In summer months boathouse is hub of family activities. Here the catboat Tigress pays a visit.
In October work began in earnest.
In October work began in earnest.
Slowly moving the boathouse closer to shore.
Slowly moving the boathouse closer to shore.
Steve Ewing oversees the renovations.
Steve Ewing oversees the renovations.
Once moved, John Packer's crew began the process of removing old spiles and replacing them with new greenheart spiles.
Once moved, John Packer's crew began the process of removing old spiles and replacing them with new greenheart spiles.
John Packer installs new pilings to hold up the deck and structure.
John Packer installs new pilings to hold up the deck and structure.
30 foot spiles were driven in place on New Year's Eve.
30 foot spiles were driven in place on New Year's Eve.
With fair weather, the installation of new spiles went quickly.
With fair weather, the installation of new spiles went quickly.
New timbers are placed on the spiles.
New timbers are placed on the spiles.
On a calm Sunday morning, the boathouse awaits her move.
On a calm Sunday morning, the boathouse awaits her move.
This winter the 120-year-old Vose family boathouse is undergoing significant renovations from underneath. To replace the old spiles and give workcrews and a crane access, the boathouse was moved close to shore onto a temporary site. Now with work nearly complete underneath, the boathouse will soon be moved back to her old familiar home.