Ribs of Feather being assembled in first boat shop of Van Dam Custom Boats

Where It All Began

FEATHER is the first boat completed by Van Dam in 1974 for their personal use. Built in a handmade shop in the backwoods of Harbor Springs, Michigan, Van Dam has grown from humble beginnings to make its mark—and make waves—in the wood composite wooden boat building arena.

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