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Ed Burnett 35ft Gaff Cutter – hull / custom refit project

17/10/2024 in , /by

A unique opportunity awaits to own a bespoke Ed Burnett 35ft gaff cutter, with a custom made interior.

We have a hull that was built here at the Elephant but remains unfinished, offering an exciting project for someone ready to bring it to life. This hull is identical to Ivy Green, an Ed Burnett designed 35ft yacht constructed by the Elephant Boatyard in 2003 and shown in these photos:

With a long keel and excellent sea-keeping abilities, this Ed Burnett gaff cutter is a beautiful combination of classic yacht aesthetics and practical, seaworthy design, making it ideal for those who appreciate traditional sailing with modern sensibilities. Constructed with Douglas fir strip planking overlaid with 3mm Khaya mahogany, reinforced with laminated mahogany frames and epoxy sheathed, she is as robust and reliable as you’d expect from a boat constructed at the Elephant Boatyard.

It’s a rare opportunity to acquire a remarkable boat and commission a new bespoke / custom interior, crafted by our skilled shipwrights with meticulous attention to detail. 

Please do get in touch if you’d like more information on this (or any other) project. We love talking about boats – no matter how big or small – and are always happy to help. Tel: 02380 403268



News from the Yard – Christmas 2019

17/12/2019 in , /by

Well what a year it has been! Walking into our shed is a sight to behold, with two traditional wooden boats in production – a Nigel Irens designed 50ft bespoke yacht and a Dublin Bay 21 Foot hull. We are doing what we love best and it’s hugely rewarding to see our team of skilled boat […]

Nigel Irens designed 50ft custom built yacht

26/11/2019 in , /by

We are currently in the process of building a Nigel Irens designed 50ft ketch made of traditional wood and epoxy construction. Nigel Irens is an inspirational designer whom we have worked with for many years and the Elephant Boatyard was handpicked to undertake this project. We are now approaching the completion of the hull build […]

Dublin Bay 21 Foot hull

17/06/2019 in , /by

The build of the Dublin Bay 21 Foot hull, started here in the yard in November, is now complete. The team did a truly brilliant job and she left for the Kilrush Boatyard in Ireland last week.  It was a proud moment to see her finished, and a reminder of the very high standard of […]

Dublin Bay 21 Foot

14/05/2019 in , /by

Work on the Dublin Bay 21 Foot hull has continued apace, and we are now in the final stages of the build. Diagonal veneers of African mahogany have been laid over yellow cedar strip planking, an incredibly robust construction. All that remains is for her to be sheathed and sanded. Like with all hand crafted […]

Carlotta wins “Best Restoration of the Year” award

23/04/2019 in , /by

We were thrilled to find out that Carlotta – our resident 1899 Bristol Pilot Cutter – has won the 2019 Classic Boat Magazine Award for “Best Restoration of the Year” over 40ft. Having had considerable restoration work completed at the Abernethy & Gaudin Boatyard on Vancouver Island, Carlotta came to us with further work required […]

Our quest for the perfect topsides …

11/12/2018 in , /by

We will readily admit to being completely obsessed with achieving a perfect finish. Our experienced team spend hours repairing, sanding, filling and fairing any scratches or cracks before applying the first coat of paint. After carefully sanding again, and ensuring the hull is completely smooth, an additional layer goes on. The final coat is then painstakingly applied to create […]

2018 Highlights from the Yard

05/12/2018 in , /by

2018 has been a busy year here at the Elephant Boatyard, notable for the sheer diversity of projects we have undertaken. So a couple of snippets to share with you below, and a very Happy Christmas from us all. Dublin Bay 21 Foot – New Build We are delighted to have been selected to build a […]

2018 Hamble Classics

19/09/2018 in , /by

It was another glorious weekend of racing at the 3rd Hamble Classics at the Royal Southern Yacht Club with 75 classic yachts entered including Peggy Bawn, Thalia, Ivy Green and Thistle, all of whom reside here at the yard.  After Saturday’s racing, we hosted the now famous Elephant Boatyard Rum Party serving up hundreds of […]