As the owner of Choptank Boatworks, Patrick Mertaugh applies the appropriate traditional and modern methods and materials to every commission, practicing skills acquired at the Landing School of Boatbuilding and Design and honed during years of experience in the marine industry.

The boatshop in Denton, Maryland measures 30ft x 80ft. Choptank Boatworks builds and restores in a variety of wood methods including: Carvel, Lapstrake, Strip Planked, Glued Plywood, Glued Lapstrake, Cold-molded, and Stitch & Glue.

Contact us on your boat project.

* New Construction of Atkin's Seabright Skiff
* Restoration of 41ft Aage Nieslsen Yawl
* Repair of Flying Dutchman Sailboat
* Restoration of Chuck Paine Pocket Cruiser