Vermont Magazine Summer 2020 Summer 2020 | Page 23

In the spirit of sharing the joy of wooden boatbuilding, the Martins have also started selling do-it-yourself kits for those who want to take on the project at home. It’s an opportunity for customers to take part in the boatbuilding process, and offers them a deep sense of connection to the finished product. For approximately a quarter of the price, a customer can get the unassembled raw materials, and for roughly half the price, clients can get a partially assembled boat and do the finishing touches themselves. The kits come with detailed written instructions on how to build and care for your boat, as well as access to priceless technical support from Ian and Justin themselves. As Justin puts it, “Building these boats is a tough and complicated process. Anyone who buys a kit can call us whenever they need help. If it’s a Sunday night and they just glued something up B Sleepwear Shapewea Lingerie lapechelinge