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The W.J. Roué Bluenose Classic Sloop
Page last updated October 14/07 - scroll to bottom of page.

Bluenose Sloop

Length, overall 23' 5" Length, waterline 16' 0" Beam 6' 3" Depth 2' 4" Draft 3' 8" Displacement 2,050 lbs Height of mast 28' 9" (above deck) Length of boom 12' 4" Sail area 218 sq. ft.

This pretty little boat was designed by schooner 'Bluenose' architect W.J. Roué in 1948 as a daysailer for 'Bluenose' enthusiasts.

The vessel gained instant popularity and in the last six decades has seen countless sailors enjoy it at ports throughout North America. Hundreds have been built to the design - both in wood and fiberglass.

Snyder's is the first commercial shipbuilder authorized to build these vessels since 1972.

"We were waiting for the right builder," said Joan Roué, who controls intellectual property rights for the design. "One we knew we could trust to maintain the integrity of the design, just as my great-grandfather would have insisted on. We found all of those qualities, and more, at Snyder's."

Snyder's began construction of their first Bluenose Sloop in June. Quality workmanship and materials will be used throughout. Follow the construction process, and progress, in the photo gallery below.

She is For Sale. Please call Wade at Snyder's Shipyard (902.543.8323) for more information.

Photos by Snyder's Shipyard unless otherwise noted.


July 6/07 - Laying the lines...


July 6/07 - The station moulds...


July 17/07 - With the moulds in place she's taking shape...


July 25/07 - Some keel work...


July 25/07 - More keel work...


July 31/07 - Cutting the rabbets, using traditonal wood chisels...


August 16/07 - The floor boards are now in place...


August 16/07 - Laurie Roué, grandson of sloop designer W.J. Roué, stopped by to see how the construction is going...


August 23/07 - The batons are being installed (above and below)...




September 12/07 - The frames are all in; once they're fastened the planking will start...


September 13/07 - She's off the mould and showing her pedigree...


September 21/07 - Deck beams and fastenings are now being installed...


September 26/07 - Finishing off the deck beams...


Oct. 2/07 - Let the planking begin! Shaping the boards is a precision process...


Oct. 2/07 - The first plank is in place...


Oct. 6/07 - The Bluenose Sloop was on display - and a highlight - of our Inaugural Open House. Photo Credit: Peter Barss.


Jan. 8/08 - Photos above and below...Planking is just about finished...




Jan. 11/08 - Photos above and below...The planking is finished...




Jan. 24/08 - Finishing off the caulking...






Feb. 4/08 - Prepping the fin pieces...


Feb. 5/08 - The bottom keel is being installed...






Feb. 18/08 - Filling the seams with compound...






Feb. 25/08 - Marking the waterline...




Feb. 27/08 - Final installation of the fin...






March 20/08 - The deck has been built and installed...


And sanded...