Built in 1926, the 43′ Jenny Wren arrived at our yard after being on the dry for over four years. Through the latter stages of 2017 we were able to carry out various repairs to get her shipshape once again. Leaky coverboards, a rotten sternpost and frames were some of the issues we faced. Photos below show … Continue reading Jenny Wren
Fiddle came to us for the replacement of numerous rotten planks on her hull in late 2017. She was completed just before Christmas and went back in the water during the first week of January 2018. Continue reading Fiddle
We have just finished a bespoke refit of the narrow boat Jane. A completely new roof and interior have been fitted. Photos of Jane before and after below. Continue reading Jane
This beautiful classic Thames rowing skiff came to us with the dream of returning her to her original composition. We removed the sliding thwarts and replaced them with static ones as well as new oarlocks, similar to how they would have been 100 years ago. 18 rotten frames were extracted and brand new ones were … Continue reading 1904 Thames Skiff, Elizabeth
Fore deck on Wayward 1889 yawl. We found rot in the subdeck (not a method of decking we subscribe to) so had to repair it. Where’s the join?! Continue reading Wayward
Ottor, reputed to be a steam launch for the heir to Boots the Chemist. Built in about 1910, long since converted to diesel, The present owner keeps her on the Tamar, and has plans to convert her back to steam. We re-designed the cabin, re-roofing it and in the process making it possible for two … Continue reading Ottor
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