Boat Building and Boat Repairs

In our busy workshop, as well as maintaining our extensive fleet of small craft and large passenger vessels, our boat builders specialise in the production of bespoke wooden craft and the repair and restoration of both wooden and fiberglass vessels. We have been building boats on the river for over 100 years and have considerable experience in all types of smooth water powered and non-powered craft. Furthermore we have close links to artisans and boat builders in Venice, with three of our boat builders having rare expertise in Venetian craft and Venetian rowing.

Contact our boat builders 01789 267 073

Case Studies

'Swan of Avon':
Keel-up restoration of our own 1898 teak steam-launch, including the fitting of boiler and steam-plant, all to MCA survey.

Healey Sports Boat:
Refurbishment, re-chroming, and refinishing of all bright-work.

'Duchess':
Rebuild of a 45ft 1936 passenger vessel, including new stem bent timbers, hull planking, transom, gunnels, cover-boards, roof supports and roof, all to MCA survey.

'Rosanna':
Careful restoration of a 36ft long Venetian gondola built in 1958, including the sourcing of authentic hardware and replacement of all soft furnishings.

'King':
1/10 scale model of a 72ft steam passenger vessel built in 1902 by Bathurst of Tewkesbury.

Boat Safety and Boat Surveys

• Qualified Boat Safety Examiner and Surveyor...
• Practical Knowledge of Diesel and Electrical Systems...
• Access to a Wide Range of Products to Ensure Quick Boat Safety Passes...

The Chandlery

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• Friendly and Knowledgable Sales Staff and Engineers...
• International Paints, Quicksilver and Morris Lubricants, English Braids Rope and Much More...