One day in the spring of '08 I found myself feeling sort of bad that my two boys had nothing to do or play with yet in the back yard. As I thought of what to do for the boys, 2 & 4 years old, I came across a little plastic toy pirate ship in their bedroom that had been one of their favorites and knew then that was my goal. Putting to good use a pile of lumber salvaged from a construction job, the ship began to take shape and within a few days started to rise up within a cluster of back yard trees. With my background in construction and carpentry, I added a creative eye as I cut, shaved, measured, and created until, after almost two months, the finished product was ready for the kids ... and I called it a Pirate Play Ship.  At that point it was a no-brainer that I needed to develop this and turn it into something that I could offer for others.

That's how Pirate Play Ships was born and since July of '08, we've built custom play ships in ten states including TN, TX, KY, AR, N.C., MS, KS, VA, FL, Washington and have projects on the calendar in California and Nevada.  The focus for Pirate Play Ships is on the kids and we love to be personally involved in the process with each family or organization.  We have worked with the Virginia Make-A-Wish Foundation and felt honored to have built something that a little boy will now enjoy as he battles some very challenging times.  We're proud of our loyal following and strive on each project to offer a well-built, handcrafted product that is as stylish as it is rigid.  We are just getting started and look forward to being a part of the Pirate Dream for many kids and families all over the country.

                                                                                     Derek Hinckley  -  Owner, Pirate Play Ships