Cockpits & Coamings
Custom Timber Seating, Trim & Detailing for Classic Boats
At Sutherland Joinery, we design and craft bespoke cockpits and coamings for traditional and classic wooden boats. Our work combines durable construction with refined detailing, enhancing the comfort, function, and beauty of your vessel’s working and seating areas.
Whether you’re restoring a historic yacht or fitting out a new timber craft, we create timber cockpit components that match your boat’s character — both in structure and finish.
Bespoke Craftsmanship, Built for the Sea
We specialise in handcrafting:
Cockpit Seating – Custom bench seating, lockers, and sole grating built for comfort, durability, and seamless integration.
Coamings – Elegant timber coamings shaped to protect and define your cockpit space, matched to your boat’s existing lines and joinery.
Trims & Finishing Details – Coaming caps, decorative mouldings, grab rails, and other fine detailing, all crafted to suit your vessel’s style.
Access & Storage – Integrated hatches, lockers, and removable panels for practical storage with a clean, cohesive finish.
We use premium, marine-grade timbers such as teak, mahogany, and iroko, selected for their strength, weather resistance, and classic appearance. Every piece is tailored to your boat’s dimensions and design, ensuring a precise fit and a timeless look.
Form, Function, and Finish
A well-designed cockpit is central to the experience of sailing — a space for control, comfort, and connection with your boat. Our joinery not only adds visual appeal but also reinforces structural integrity and improves usability at sea.
Each detail is carefully considered:
Smooth curves and hand-shaped profiles
Drainage and runoff incorporated into the design
Traditional fastening methods or concealed fixings as preferred
Fine sanding and finishing with marine oils or varnishes for protection and beauty
Restoration and Reproduction
We also specialise in restoring original coamings and seating, replicating profiles, joinery techniques, and finishes to match the vessel’s era and builder’s style. Where necessary, we replace damaged sections with new timber matched for grain and character.
Why Choose Sutherland Joinery?
Skilled in traditional marine joinery for classic boats
Bespoke, handcrafted components tailored to your vessel
Durable, weather-resistant hardwoods used throughout
Careful attention to proportion, comfort, and aesthetics
A reputation for high-quality work trusted by boat owners across East Anglia and beyond
Add Character and Comfort to Your Cockpit
At Sutherland Joinery, we build cockpit features that stand up to life at sea — and look just as good at anchor. Whether you need functional seating, elegant trim, or full cockpit restoration, we’ll bring the same level of care and craftsmanship to every detail.