Wooden boat - which yard?

[Evenl0de3]

What experiences if any do you have of professional boatyards working on wooden boats? Or does everyone here DIY?
I'm looking at buying a 39' carvel pp on oak ketch and immediately putting her in for repairs: some new oak stanchions, a cabin side renewed in marine ply, corner pieces at the front of the coachroof, a new wooden hatch built and fitted, and some seating/stowage built in the wheelhouse.There's also some generic stuff: wiring, plumbing, painting and the like. I could do it nearly all myself I guess but it would take me ..................who knows how long and I've no desire to own a project, but to go sailing.

So - all recommendations, warnings are welcome. I'm in the South East and I'd rather not be too far from the yard, but all intelligence gratefully received.

 

[Mirelle]

Robertsons, Woodbridge, Suffolk

My (37ft, 1937) boat has been in their shed for fairly major surgery twice in my 18 years of ownership and I would go back again if she needed any more work.

Another recommendation - also based on work done - is Alan Staley at Faversham in Kent.

Both of these are serious wooden boat yards with proper equipment and a highly skilled workforce.

 

[DanTribe]

This boat sounds as if it might be a classic.
R J Prior at Burnham on Crouch would be my 1st choice

 

[broadnorfolk]

... or Harry King's at Pin Mill (Orwell) 01473 780258

 

[Twister_Ken]

Rossiters in Christchurch has a good woody reputation if you prefer the South Coast to the East.

<A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.rossiteryachts.co.uk/>http://www.rossiteryachts.co.uk/</A>

 

[iangrant]

Dolphin Quay - Emsworth - A really nice fella called Tim Gilmore - A skilled craftsman at a reasonable price.

http://www.dolphinquayboatyard.co.uk/

Ian

Ian