Press Release:  10/26/10
Doughdish and Stuart Knockabout

We are happy to announce the formation of Doughdish LLC and Stuart Knockabout LLC and the purchase of the molds and the rights for building these two popular and timeless Herreshoff designs in fiberglass.  Both of these reproductions were created by Bill Harding, of Marion and Cataumet Massachusetts, who successfully marketed and oversaw the building of some 540 Doughdishes (since 1973) and 76 Stuart Knockabouts (since 1985).  The hulls for these boats were built at Edey & Duff of Mattapoisett.  Regrettably Edey & Duff has recently closed their doors, ending an era of successful and noteworthy boat building.  It is the intention of Doughdish LLC and Stuart Knockabout LLC to continue the production of these fine boats, as well as to provide replacement parts, repairs, and brokerage services.

Doughdish LLC and Stuart Knockabout LLC will be working in conjunction with, and will be located at, Ballentine’s Boat Shop (BBS) in Cataumet, Massachusetts.  BBS has been actively involved with these boats since their inception, and presently maintain some 45 Doughdishes and a dozen Stuart Knockabouts.  BBS has also worked on over a hundred wooden Herreshoff 12 1/2s, completely rebuilding several, and will soon be restoring BEAN MO CHROI, which is the only boat originally built to this 1932 L. Francis Herreshoff design, and was the inspiration for the Stuart Knockabout.  
With our long history of involvement with both boats and the retirement of Bill Harding, we thought it an appropriate next stage. We are pleased to have the opportunity to continue in Bill’s stead and look forward to perpetuating these amazing boats and providing support for the established fleets.

Amy Ballentine Stevens
Steve Ballentine
Managing partners
Doughdish LLC
Stuart Knockabout LLC
PO Box 457
Cataumet, MA 02534

508-563-2800
Amy.Ballentine@gmail.com