Biography

McCall Boat Works is owned and operated by Don and Molly Hardy. Prior to McCall Boat Works, Don had his own construction company for over thirty years, Donald Hardy Construction Company.

PAST

After high school his quick learning and skillful craftsmanship took him to Sun Valley, Idaho, managing crews of 25 journeymen, then on to Denver, Colorado and Atlanta, Georgia for the Olympics. He then moved his talents to San Diego, California. He became homesick for the fresh air and water of Idaho and returned in 1991.

Don's buildings of distinction include:

• IDAHO: Ketchum/Sun Valley to include Elkhorn Village, Weiakin Residential Neighborhood, Ptarmagon Condominiums and many more...

•Boise: to include Steve Appleton's guest & weight room addition + upgrade of security system. CEO Micron, Factory Outlet Buildings for Simplott Construction, Birds of Prey Buildings, Dave Evans Office Buildings and Personal Residence and many more...

• McCall: To include Cascade High School Remodel, US Bank Drive thru and Office addition, Langer Residence and many more...

• COLORADO: Denver Dillon Inn @ the Stapleton Airport, 3 Charter Hospitals and many more...

• CALIFORNIA: Scripps Ranch High School and Llibrary , UCSD Service Complex Buildings, Rancho Bernardo Post Office and library, Temucla Main Post Office, Torrey Pines Elementary School

• GEORGIA: Atlanta 1996 Olympic Housing (Buckhead)
and many more...

Don's other past passions included: Re-building Chevy trucks and engines. Here is a look into what Don has done in the past before he fell in love with the wonderful world of 'old wood boats'. Check it out..."PAST"

PRESENT

Don and his family are residents of McCall, ID. McCall is a beautiful resort town awaiting boating, skiing. hiking, fishing...... and any other "sport/hobby" that may cross one's mind or just relaxing.
Don bought his first wooden boat "project" in 2000. During this project Don filled himself with the knowledge and art of "restoration" and a love for the "wooden boats". After the transformation of both boat and person, Don had a dream to open MBW. Don closed his construction business and opened MBW. The "fever" had gotten hold of him !!

This first "project" soon became customers' favorite. It is a 1959 17' Chris Craft Runabout Sportsman. This project was coated in fiberglass and was a complete restoration. This boat is now a gem of Payette Lake and is known as "Ta Ta". After SEVEN years on Redfish Lake and Payette Lake we are finally bringing her in this winter for re-varnishing. Don's methods are long lasting!

Resume includes but is not limited to:

2000-present: ACBS, member
2001-2004: Concours d'Elegance, Lake Tahoe, California, volunteer
2003: McCall Boat Works Established
2005: Chris Craft "Rediscovering the Legacy" Newport News, Virginia, student
2005: First Annual McCall Wooden Boat Show, Whitetail Resort, McCall, Idaho, co-founder
2005-2008: Payette Lakes Chapter-ACBS, co-founder, Board of Directors
2006: Second Annual McCall Wooden Boat Show, Mile High Marina, McCall, Idaho, volunteer
2008: Purchase of Shamrock Storage from Mile High Marina
2009: Work, work and work!!; AND a GRANDPA to Sophia Jean Brownlow born 09-09-09!!