New Builds
Traditional Wooden Craft
From start to finish, this service includes:
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.
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.