The sailing season is almost over... it's time to return to the workshop! We are in the process of starting a new Water Wag. The keel h...

We are delighted to be entrusted with the restoration of Alpha, one of the first Water Wags ever built, sometime in the 19th century! Below ...

This winter we have got to build two new Water Wags. Dublin Bay Water Wag class has been since1887 as the world's first One-Design fleet...

 

The inside fitting out is back on it.

Frames and floor straps are now fastened. She is starting to feel solid.

Eileen is progressing well.  After a close inspection if the hull, the major frames are rotten and after so many years of trying  to fix the...

Howth 17, built in 1908 back in the workshop for some repairs.

 Due to the amount of people ringing me about advice on restoring their own boats, We are now offering consultation services to guide you st...

 A busy winter turns into a busy summer! Here some pictures of the launching of "Hard Tack", the first wooden International 12...

It has been an absolute delight to build another clinker boat from scratch - and an honour to build a new addition to the wonderful fleet of...

Long restoration projects tend to become part of the furniture of a workshop... they leave a gaping hole when they finally move out for laun...

The new sailing season is fast approaching. We're delighted to say that after months and months of meticulous work, Flying Fish R is get...