Chart Tables & Storage

Smart, Space-Saving Joinery Built for Navigation and Daily Use

At Sutherland Joinery, we design and build bespoke chart tables and integrated storage solutions that reflect the traditions of classic boatbuilding while meeting the practical demands of life at sea. Whether you need a dedicated navigation station or clever cabinetry that works within tight quarters, we deliver marine joinery that’s as functional as it is finely crafted.

Each piece is made to measure, built to endure, and styled to complement the character of your vessel.

Designed for Seamanship

Navigation stations remain central to safe passage — and demand thoughtful layout and construction. We create compact and efficient chart tables that provide:

  • A stable, accessible surface for paper charts, tablets, and plotting tools

  • Integrated storage for logbooks, almanacs, dividers, and instruments

  • Cable access and concealed compartments for electronics and power supplies

  • Secure drawers and shelving to keep contents organised and protected under way

  • Custom lighting and mountings, if required

Each table is shaped to suit your cabin’s layout and the skipper’s preferences, with ergonomics and workflow in mind.

Storage That Works at Sea

We also build practical and elegant storage solutions around the chart table or elsewhere in the cabin — including:

  • Lift-top benches and seats with concealed compartments

  • Bulkhead-mounted shelving for quick access to key items

  • Fitted drawers and lockers with secure closures

  • Dedicated stowage for charts, tools, manuals, and safety equipment

Using high-quality hardwoods and marine ply, we ensure each piece offers long-term durability and performance at sea, even in humid or changing conditions.

Bespoke Craftsmanship

As with all our work, chart tables and storage units are custom-built to match the tone, materials, and era of your vessel. We can build to match existing timberwork or create new pieces that harmonise with a refitted or upgraded interior. Every joinery detail — from lipped edges to dovetail joints — is considered and executed with care.

Options include:

  • Traditional varnished hardwoods or painted marine finishes

  • Solid brass or stainless hardware

  • Laminated worktops or hardwood chart lids

  • Hinged sections, hidden compartments, or removable inserts

Why Choose Sutherland Joinery?

  • Specialists in boatbuilding for classic and modern classic wooden boats

  • Custom designs tailored to your vessel’s layout and navigation needs

  • Durable, secure, and efficient storage for real-world use

  • Timberwork that enhances the beauty and function of your interior

  • Trusted by boat owners, restorers, and yards across East Anglia and beyond

Form Meets Function

Your navigation space deserves more than a makeshift table — it should be a focal point of precision and craft. At Sutherland Joinery, we bring together practical layout, fine materials, and traditional workmanship to create chart tables and storage that are both useful and beautifully built.