Owner, Boat Builder
CurrentI am the owner and sole proprietor of a boat shop specializing in custom built wooden boats, refurbishing and refinishing of wooden boats and design and making custom parts.
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Richard Lyons is listed as Owner & Sole Proprietor, Artisan Boat Shop at Artisan Boat Shop, based in Durham, Ontario, Canada. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Richard Lyons.
Richard Lyons previously worked as Owner, Boat Builder at Artisan Boat Shop and Floor Manager at Rossiter Boats. Richard Lyons holds Diploma, Marine Navigation Technology from Georgian College.
I have over 20 years of experience building, restoring and refurbishing wooden boats. I am located in Durham, Ontario.I am happy to quote on your special project, whether it is new boat construction, refurbishing an antique boat or repairing your boat.New boat construction includes sailboats, motorboats, kayaks, canoes, rowing shells, rowboats, etc. If it is made of wood, I can probably make it.My first solo boat build was an electric launch built in the 90's.In my spare time, I enjoy working with wood, sailing, making odds and ends - out of wood of course!
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Durham, Ontario, Canada
I am the owner and sole proprietor of a boat shop specializing in custom built wooden boats, refurbishing and refinishing of wooden boats and design and making custom parts.
Markdale, Ontario, Canada
Hired in 2013 as Manager, Wood Shop.• Member of the New Product Development Team.• Tasked with developing improvements to the new R20 and R23 models• Created and designed new wood options such as teak flooring• Taught woodworking skills to employees• In 2018, Rossiter was sold due to bankruptcy• Rehired as Floor Manager to assist with training and reorganizing Rossiter Boats• Continued to manage the wood shop• Additional responsibilities included part pulling, repair, trim and mould maintenance• Built several pieces of tooling including the new dash mould for the R23• Involved with re-tooling and model change to the R14.• In 2020, became a Contractor for Rossiter, focusing on specialized woodworking projects, while focusing on my new personal business venture, Artisan Boat Shop
Markdale, Ontario, Canada
Hired in 2013 as Manager, Wood Shop.• Member of the New Product Development Team.• Tasked with developing improvements to the new R20 and R23 models• Created and designed new wood options such as teak flooring• Taught woodworking skills to employees• In 2018, Rossiter was sold due to bankruptcy• Rehired as Floor Manager to assist with training and reorganizing Rossiter Boats• Continued to manage the wood shop• Additional responsibilities included part pulling, repair, trim and mould maintenance• Built several pieces of tooling including the new dash mould for the R23• Involved with re-tooling and model change to the R14.• In 2020, became a Contractor for Rossiter, focusing on specialized woodworking projects, while focusing on my new personal business venture, Artisan Boat Shop
Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada
• Owned and operated a small boat-building and repair shop, specializing in wood boat construction.• Over a 21 year period, built boats that have won awards at various international boat shows, including the Mystic Boat Show.• Restored numerous wooden boats. Some of the highlights included Chris Crafts, Shepherds, several Port Carling Seabirds and an antique (circa 1890's) sailing canoe.• I was involved in the interior restorations of the Historic Leith Church near Owen Sound. (Locally known as the Tom Thompson Church)
Port Mcnicoll, Ontario, Canada
• Employed as a boat-builder where I learned my trade apprenticing under Vic Carpenter.• This business built wooden boats up to 65 ft. in length
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