Biography

McCall Boat Works is owned and operated by Don R. Hardy. Don has been a carpenter and builder for the last thirty years. He has also re-built Chevy trucks as a hobby for many years. Don and his family are residents of McCall, ID. McCall is a beautiful resort town awaiting boating, skiing. hiking, fishing...... and any other "sport/hobby" that may cross one's mind or just relaxing.

Don bought his first wooden boat "project" in 2000. During this project Don filled himself with the knowledge and art of "restoration" and a love for the "wooden boats". After the transformation of both boat and person, Don had a dream to open MBW. Don closed his construction business and opened MBW. The "fever" had gotten hold of him !!

Customers favorite restoration is a 1959 17' Chris Craft Runabout Sportsman. This project was coated in fiberglass and was a complete restoration. This boat is now a gem of Payette Lake and is known as "Ta Ta".

NEW!! Here is a look into what Don has done in the past before he fell in love with the wonderful world of 'old wood boats'. Check it out..."PAST"

 

 

Don's Resume includes but is not limited to:

2000-present

ACBS, member

2001-2004

Concours d'Elegance, Lake Tahoe, California, volunteer

2003

McCall Boat Works Owner

2005

Chris Craft "Rediscovering the Legacy" Newport News, Virginia, student

2005

First Annual McCall Wooden Boat Show, Whitetail Resort, McCall, Idaho, co-founder

2005-present

Payette Lakes Chapter-ACBS, co-founder, Board of Directors

2006

Second Annual McCall Wooden Boat Show, Mile High Marina, McCall, Idaho, volunteer