Custom Wooden Boat Builds
Custom Wooden Boatbuilding in Ireland
Bespoke wooden boats designed and built for sail, rowing, motor or hybrid use, combining traditional construction methods with each owner’s practical requirements.
Custom design & consultation
Working with clients on design: hull form, dimensions, function (sail, row, motor, hybrid), style (clinker, carvel, lapstrake, asymmetrical).
Lofting & full-scale templates
Establishing accurate patterns, plans, lofting lines.
Timber sourcing & preparation
Procuring quality timber (oak, larch, elm, etc.), seasoning, milling, steam bending, laminates (if used), shaping.
Frame & backbone construction
Building keel, stem, sternpost, floors, frames, ribs in traditional methods.
Planking / skinning
Laying planks (carvel, clinker, etc.), caulking, fastenings using traditional techniques.
Decking, coamings & superstructure
Deck layout, hatches, bulwarks, rails, cabin structures, cockpit, etc.
Joinery & fitout
Interior joinery, furniture, seating, cabinetry, finishing touches.
Systems integration
Routing wiring, plumbing, engine installation (if needed), bilge systems, fuel, etc., in a way that respects the wooden structure.
Rigging & spars (if sailing vessel)
Design and manufacture of masts, spars, boom, rigging with traditional or sympathetic materials.
Finishing & coatings
Surface finishing (sanding, priming, varnishing, painting) tailored to wooden craft.
Trials, commissioning & handover
Sea trials, testing, checks, owner handover with documentation and care briefing.
Our Wooden Boatbuilding Process
Please note
All services are quoted individually based on the unique requirements of each vessel.
An initial consultation — either in person or by phone — is required to assess the scope of work and provide an accurate quotation.