Expert Boatbuilding: Traditional Craftsmanship - Modern Techniques
Boatbuilding for classic and modern classic vessels — combining precision craftsmanship with marine-grade durability. Whether you're restoring a traditional wooden sailing boat, refitting a luxury motor yacht, or commissioning custom cabinetry for your barge, our team brings years of experience in marine boatbuilding and a deep respect for craftsmanship. Every detail is made to withstand the unique demands of life at sea, while maintaining elegance, functionality, and a seamless fit.
From creating a new galley or rebuilding a cockpit, to relaying your deck or undertaking an entire restoration/new build, we offer exceptional build quality. We are experienced in all aspects of wooden boat building. From traditional clinker/carvel construction, to more modern cold moulded/strip planked construction using epoxy resins.
We have the ability to work on site, whether that be in a yard or a marina, or we can operate out of our Norwich based workshop on smaller vessels.
Our Boatbuilding Services Include:
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Traditional wooden hull restoration and structural framing on wooden vessels of all construction styles.
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Deck installation, repairs, and replacement. repairing and relaying traditional caulked decks, laid decks atop a subdeck and covered/painted decks.
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Bespoke cockpit seating, trim, and detailing, combining strength with refined aesthetics.
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Durable and attractive external trim, made to measure and built to withstand the elements. From Gunwales to toe rails.
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Decorative and structural woodwork that respects the lines and tradition of your craft’s transom & stern.
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We have a wealth of knowledge and experience when it comes to building modern classic cold moulded/wood composite vessels.
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Full interior joinery including bulkheads, lockers, heads, and custom cabinetry. We have a marine engineer and electrician that we can work alongside.
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We can design and build a galley for your craft that is both elegant and long lasting with the use of rot resistant timber and plywood, modern adhesives and two component paints
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Chart tables, with intelligent, space-saving design and fine craftsmanship for practical use underway.
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Hard-wearing timber floors built for comfort and long-term durability.
Providing services for boating communities across the East coast and further afield. Our staff are alumni of many excellent boatyards such as Spirit Yachts, Star Yachts, Oyster Yachts and Pendennis. We understand the unique demands of maritime craftsmanship—from saltwater exposure to seasonal wear—and we use carefully selected, marine-grade timber, plywood, adhesives and finishes to ensure every piece performs as well as it looks. Whether we’re building a new boat, restoring a classic vessel, or providing seasonal maintenance, our process is rooted in expert craftsmanship, collaboration, and attention to detail.
We work closely with each client to understand their needs, from practical use to aesthetic preferences, ensuring each project is both highly functional and beautifully finished. We combine traditional boatbuilding techniques with modern innovation. To support long-term performance and safety, we also offer tailored maintenance schedules that keep vessels seaworthy year after year.
Behind the scenes: Re-planking of a 1925 gentleman’s cruiser in Utile
Precision re-planking in Utile: Strengthening an early 20th-century hull for modern seaworthiness
Step behind the scenes of a remarkable restoration project as we re-plank an elegant 1895 gentleman’s cruiser using Utile — a resilient, marine-grade hardwood. This blog explores how we carefully preserved the vessel’s historic charm while reinforcing her structure for decades of future cruising. A true blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern expertise.
