Over the years, we have worked with many prestigious yacht designers including Nigel Irens, Ian Howlett, Mark Mills, Peter Norlin, Tony Castro, Doug Peterson, Rob Humphreys, Sonny Levi, Ron Holland and Ed Dubois, to name but a few. We join our clients on an exhilarating journey to deliver something truly exceptional.
Our in-house team of master boat builders are highly skilled and take an immense pride in breathing new life into old classic yachts, both motor and sail. Our craftsmen are skilled in all aspects of traditional wooden boatbuilding – design, hull construction, fine joinery work, finishing, and brightwork.
We have a comprehensive range of lifting equipment (travel hoist, cradle, boat mover) across two slipways which can lift boats up to 20 tonnes.
All boats are thoroughly scrubbed before being blocked off.
We are a family run business, nestled in the sheltered waters on the western side the River Hamble, with years of experience in traditional sailing yacht building, restoration and repair.
FT How to Spend It
“Founded on the shores that saw the birth of Nelson’s famous flagship, this traditional boatmaker creates some of the most beautiful craft on the sea.”
Simon de Burton, FT How to Spend It.
LOCATION
Nestled on the sheltered shores of the River Hamble, we are conveniently situated just 5 minutes from Junction 8 of the M27 – only 1½ hours from London (by car) and just 25 minutes from the mouth of the river (by boat).
The Elephant Boatyard, Lands End Road, Old Bursledon, SO31 8DN.