Alan Mann

Alan Mann is co-owner of Newfound Woodworks, a premier boatbuilding manufacturing company. Having grown up in the construction trade, he owned and operated a custom home building company in the Lakes Region and White Mountains of New Hampshire since the age of 17.

“Working with my hands and working with wood are what I like to do, and I can’t imagine quitting anytime soon” Alan says. Together with co-owner Rose Woodyard, they share a deep appreciation for creating objects that are both beautiful and functional. When not teaching the art of boatbuilding, Alan and Rose can be found at Newfound Woodworks, continuing a 41-year tradition of manufacturing complete boat kits, creating precision wooden components, and crafting award-winning fine strip boats for clients that have earned recognition as “functional works of art.”

Away from the shop, the couple enjoys paddling their handcrafted boats on the water, taking motorcycle rides through the countryside, or relaxing together with a good movie.