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Latest Boatyard Project:
Major Refit of F/V New Life
The Yaquina Boatyard is excited to announce the completion of a major 3-month refit of the fishing vessel New Life. This marks an impressive milestone in the ongoing evolution of the boatyard and highlights the important role that the Port of Toledo plays in the region's economy. This project put an estimated $600,000 into the region's marine trades community over a three month period and occupied the talents of over 30 individual tradesmen representing roughly 16 local contractors.
The New Life is a commercial fishing boat that travels from Oregon to Alaska. The vessel is locally owned by Kurt Cochran who has grown his father's fishing business over the years. The Cochran's own two other fishing vessels, the Marathon and the Bay Islander. Fifteen of the sixteen crewmembers of these vessels call Lincoln County their home.
With improvements to the hull and a new interior for the wheelhouse there were approximately 30 vendors and boatyard staff involved in the project. Work on the dry dock included modifying the drive train and keel to include a new Kort Nozzle and redesigned rudder, installation of new keel coolers and new transducers. While in the yard the entire interior was gutted and new crew accommodations and wheel house interior were built with significant upgrades to the ship's systems and electronics. The local community has benefited greatly from the opportunities provided through repairs of the F/V New Life.
The Yaquina Boatyard offers a variety of repair services including steel fabrication, carpentry, painting, haul-out, project management, general yard services, mechanical systems, and DIY. If you are in need of boat repairs or to schedule service call the Yaquina Boatyard office at 541-336-0333 or email Leo Newberg, Yaquina Boatyard Manager.
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Historic Boatbuilding Project
Location: Toledo, OR, Tokyo Slough
Date: World War II
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Tug boats built on Tokyo Slough, commissioned by US Army during WWII.
Photo courtesy of Lincoln County Historical Society.
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Toledo's C.D. Johnson Sawmill, once the world's largest spruce sawmill, played major roles during WW II by supplying mass amounts of lumber to the US military as well as building barges for the war effort. The C.D. Johnson Sawmill also took on a very unique responsibility by taking on the largest boat-building project in this part of the state. This was the first time in history that the process, from mill to launch, was completed under one roof. There was no time wasted getting started once the contract was signed between the C.D. Johnson Sawmill and the military. Production of the tugboats was being done at a rate unheard of for the times, and all done in addition to the already demanding production schedule of the mill itself.
The tugs were 46 foot long with 11 foot beams and made almost entirely of Douglas fir and the remainder of solid Oak. The decking was constructed of a single sheet of plywood, which at the time was a brand new innovation, and the tugs were powered by a Chrysler Royal Marine engine. Each tug could comfortably house four men and included all the amenities. In all there were 20 tugs produced through the C.D Johnson Sawmill and put into commission with the US military, allowing for Toledo to takes its little place in history.
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Duke Rider's Tugboat Model
In honor of the tugboats built in Toledo, OR during WW II, Duke Rider built the Port of Toledo a model tug boat. He built the model from information and photos provided by the Lincoln County Historical Society. We extend our thanks and gratitude to Duke for all of his hard work in bringing this part of our region's rich marine history alive.
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Industrial Space
Available for Lease
6,570 square foot industrial unit contains a 598 square foot office with loft, an overhead crane, large roll-up doors and 3 phase electrical service. For more information and to discuss your business needs call or email Bud Shoemake, Port of Toledo Manager, at 541-336-5207.
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Port of Toledo
PO Box 428
Toledo, OR 97391
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Please share Yaquina Boatyard eNEWs with interested folks and share historic photos you have of Tokyo Slough with us.
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