History
Wooden Boatworks is a full-service wooden boat yard specializing in the construction, restoration, and care of plank-on-frame yachts. Located at the historic Hanff’s Boatyard in Greenport, NY, in the shelter of Stirling Harbor, we take pride in carrying on the boatbuilding legacy of; Ketcham, Hanff, Koch, Costello, and most recently Costanzo & Wahl. The distinctive ring of caulking irons and the smells of wood shavings, hemp & pine tar continue to emanate from our yard.
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“The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever. ”
Our Company
proprietor
Patrick Brennan
Patrick embraces an ethos of boatbuilding defined by a rigorous commitment to design, craftsmanship, technology, and the science of materials and methods. An intuitive mechanic and skilled artisan, yacht restoration combines his lifelong passion for boating and building.
Off the boatyard, Patrick gives his time to community initiatives, serving as a Village of Greenport trustee, a warden of the Greenport Fire Department, and as a trustee for the Estate of the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island.
Patrick is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, a registered architect, and an associate member of both the Society of Naval Architects & Marine Engineers and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects. He holds many professional and trade accreditations, including Master Marine Technician certification by the American Boat & Yacht Council.
In his free time, he likes to sail his Murray Peterson-designed and E.M. Crosby-built gaff-rigged cutter, KATY.
Oladipo “Ladi” Oguntoyinbo
Ladi is a seasoned marine mechanic with a degree from Seattle Maritime Academy. After graduation, Ladi enriched his maritime expertise working on tankers and tug boats for many years.
He later moved to Long Island, where he helped develop an Oyster Bay sailing center as a manager and instructor. Today, he calls the south shore home, where he lives with his wife and daughter.
Richard “Dru” Warden
Dru is a skilled carpenter at Wooden Boatworks whose passion for boatbuilding began in his childhood in Pennsylvania, where he spent time on his grandfather’s wooden boats—including a double-ended ketch crafted by the renowned Danish yacht designer Aage Nielsen.
Dru earned an art history degree from Colorado College before pursuing his true calling at the IYRS School of Technology and Trades, where he specialized in boatbuilding and restoration.
Now residing in Greenport, New York, he enjoys fishing and dedicating time to restoring a 1956 Gulfstream 30’, a folding sea scamp dinghy, and a Beetle Cat.
Michael Lucak
Michael works as a carpenter and an outboard mechanic at Wooden Boatworks. He was raised by the water on the North Fork, which inspired a lifelong passion for the sea.
Michael is a graduate of Southold High School and outside of work, he enjoys fishing, boating, and working on cars. He is currently channeling his skills in carpentry, fiberglass, and mechanical work into building his second wooden boat, a 15-foot tunnel hull slats skid, and restoring a 1970s classic Mako 19.
John "Danny" Gonzalez
Danny works as a boatyard hand and finisher at Wooden Boatworks and is a graduate of Greenport High School. His talents extend to repairs, maintenance, and rigging, making him a versatile and valuable member of the team.
When he’s not perfecting the art of painting and varnishing wooden boats, Danny can be found playing electric guitar, shooting hoops, or enjoying life on the water. Beyond his maritime expertise, he’s well-known for crafting an excellent mocha.