SERVICES

 Our talented team of shipwrights, boatbuilders and painters specialise in traditional wooden boat repairs, restoration, and maintenance. We have extensive experience working with all types of wooden boats, from small dinghies to grand paddle steamers, ensuring every vessel receives the same level of expert craftsmanship and care.  

At our workshop in Hindmarsh Island, we have facilities to work both undercover in our shed space and outdoors on the hardstand or wet berth. We offer slipping services to ensure your boat is carefully removed from the water and transported safely to either a hardstand or shed space. 

• Complete Restoration: Comprehensive refurbishment of your vessel to bring it back to its original condition or better, preserving its beauty and functionality for years to come.
• Structural Repairs: Expert repair of critical structural elements (e.g. keel, stem, transom) ensuring your boat remains strong and safe.
• Rot Repairs: Identification and removal of wood rot, with professional replacement using durable materials to restore the integrity of your boat.
• Planking: Replacement or repair of wooden planks, ensuring your boat’s hull remains watertight and true to its original craftsmanship.
• Teak Decks: Installation, repair, and maintenance of high-quality teak decks, known for their durability, slip resistance, and aesthetic appeal.
• Caulking: Sealing joints and seams with precision to prevent water ingress and maintain the structural integrity of your boat.
• Interior Joinery: Crafting and repairing bespoke interior woodwork, combining functionality with timeless elegance to enhance your boat’s interior.
• Custom Woodwork: Tailored woodworking solutions for unique projects, from handcrafted fittings to intricate decorative details.
• Paint Restoration: Restoring faded or damaged paintwork to a flawless finish, enhancing your boat’s appearance and providing essential protection.
• Varnishing: Applying high-quality varnishes to protect and highlight the natural beauty of your boat’s woodwork.
• Anti-fouling: Application of specialised coatings to protect your boat’s hull from marine growth, improving performance and fuel efficiency.
• Hardware Installation and Repairs: Fitting or repairing essential deck and cabin hardware, from winches and cleats to railings and fittings, ensuring optimal functionality and safety.
• Corrosion Protection and Treatments: Applying protective solutions such as zinc or magnesium anodes and specialty coatings to safeguard metal components from corrosion and extend their lifespan. 
• Condition Reports & Insurance Risk Evaluations: As accredited surveyors with the Australian Institute of Marine Surveyors, we provide detailed condition reports for timber vessels, supporting insurance requirements and helping owners stay informed and compliant.
• Insurance Repairs: Trusted by insurers, we handle repairs covered by insurance claims with meticulous attention to detail and industry standards. 
• Comprehensive Trade Coordination: We manage and organise a range of specialised trades - including electrical, plumbing, welding, signwriting, and more - to ensure seamless, high-quality work on your vessel.

This list details some of our most common services, but is not inclusive of everything we do. Please contact us to enquire about your specific needs.