Reuben Smith's Tumblehome Boatshop

Reuben Smith's Tumblehome Boatshop Restoring and constructing historic and classic wooden boats. Reuben Smith has conducted boatbuilding workshops and classes over more than 10 years.

Tumblehome Boatshop is focused on the high-end restoration and new construction of historic and classic wooden boats. Located in the Southern Adirondacks along Route 28, across from the Hudson River, the boatshop offers convenient access from Lake George, Lake Champlain, and the many small lakes throughout the Adirondacks. About Reuben Smith:

Reuben Smith grew up in a boatbuilding family, and has been working on wooden boats since 1981. He is known for his expert craftsmanship, an ability to work hand in hand with owners of the special boats we restore and build, a commitment to doing things right, as well as his overall immersion in all things wooden boats – from history and lore to wood characteristics, fastener features, and construction methods. He founded Mass Bay Maritime Artisans, and has taught courses at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), for the Antique & Classic Boat Society (ACBS), Hull Lifesaving Museum, and several other institutions. An excellent communicator, Reuben has an engaging style and enthusiasm for the craft that is contagious.

It’s Reuben’s birthday! 🎉
09/12/2026

It’s Reuben’s birthday! 🎉

08/29/2026

5 weeks from today, we’ll be messing around in boats at the No-Octane Regatta! Join us!

08/28/2026

Every August we do a couple evening events. This was yesterday. Welcome Capt. Borton!

08/28/2026

Capt David Borton, PhD, gave us a talkin’ to on solar powered electric boats

We had a fun evening yesterday with Cap’t David Borton speaking on his solar powered electric boats.
08/28/2026

We had a fun evening yesterday with Cap’t David Borton speaking on his solar powered electric boats.

This pretty 1926 Fay & Bowen Junior Runabout, "Achilles," has another award under her belt. She just won for Best Resto...
08/23/2026

This pretty 1926 Fay & Bowen Junior Runabout, "Achilles," has another award under her belt. She just won for Best Restoration at the 52nd Annual Lake George Rendezvous!

Fun group last night at our first August Evening Event of ‘26, with delicious catering and Hallie Bond presenting. Same ...
08/21/2026

Fun group last night at our first August Evening Event of ‘26, with delicious catering and Hallie Bond presenting. Same time, same place next week!

08/21/2026

Some Friday shenanigans at the boat shop.

This Thursday Evening: Hallie Bond presents "Excursion Steamboats of the Adirondacks." Seating is limited, so please reg...
08/17/2026

This Thursday Evening: Hallie Bond presents "Excursion Steamboats of the Adirondacks." Seating is limited, so please register in advance. Visit our website. Doors open 6:30pm.

Come say hi to us at the Village Docks in Lake George this coming Saturday!
08/17/2026

Come say hi to us at the Village Docks in Lake George this coming Saturday!

Our boat show sponsors help make this coming weekend's event possible! We're grateful to all of them!

The Fort William Henry Hotel
Hacker Boat Company
Treasure Cove Resort
Reuben Smith's Tumblehome Boatshop
Lake George Mirror
Lake George Land Conservancy
Adirondack Restoration
Hall's Boat Corporation
GarWood Custom Boats
Village of Lake George
Reets Boatworks & Bayside Marina

Address

684 State Route 28
Warrensburg, NY
12885

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+15186235050

Website

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