Saecwen of Lymington, Designed by Nigel Irens and built by Elephant Boat Yard. Elephant Boat Yard, Bursledon, Hampshire. 15th June 2021.

We specialise in building custom yachts and can build any design to individual/bespoke specifications.

    Our highly skilled team have a passion for detail and
    combine their calibre of craftsmanship with 
the very latest
    innovations in technology.

    We have built more than 65 yachts, both motor & sail, all with 
    an unparalleled level of finish, working closely with designers
    such as Nigel Irens, Ian Howlett, Ed Dubois & many more.

Saecwen of Lymington

      Saecwen is a 51ft Ketch, of traditional wood & epoxy
      construction.

      The Elephant Boatyard was hand picked to work with
      Nigel Irens to build this impressive, luxurious cruising       
      boat, 
capable of sailing from the Amazon to the Arctic.

      With 28 laminated frames overlaid with cedar strip planking, 
      mahogany diagonals and sheathed with glass epoxy, she is a
      robust yet beautiful yacht with exceptional sea-keeping
      qualities.  

      Every single element of her is custom-made.


“The craftsmen and shipwrights at the Elephant Boatyard brought the next dimension of creativity to the project.”

Owner, Saecwen of Lymington


DUBLIN BAY 21

The Dublin Bay 21s are thought to be the oldest class of racing keelboat yacht in the world.

Commissioned by the Dublin Bay 21 Foot Sailing Club Association, we were only too happy to assist in the revival of this historic sailing class, by building 2 hulls true to the 115 year old design by Alfred Mylne.