Welcome To
St Johns Boats
We work with both traditional and modern methods of construction.
In addition, we can make timber components and custom joinery for boats of all types including fibreglass.
Our services include:
New build
Fitting out
Restoration and repairs
Spar building
Laminated foils and tillers
This site will give you an idea of the work we do, so have a look around and if you think we can help, do get in touch.
Latest from the blog:
A new start for the Sea Scouts?
In recent years the fixed seat rowing boat of choice for the majority of Sea Scouts has been the Trinity 500. The Trinity is moulded plastic and not my sort of boat at all. The builder has ceased trading so a replacement is needed. Originally designed as a oar and...
Charlotte Rose
I admit I was a little anxious when Charlotte Rose came into the workshop. She belongs to a local family with strong boatbuilding connections and I had been recommended for the job by a very experienced boatbuilder. Charlotte Rose is a well built clinker launch of a...
Wild Goose 4 – On to glory
Wild Goose is sold. She went to a keen young dinghy sailor who wanted to move from high performance modern craft to something more traditional. I am delighted to report that he not only completed fitting out in good time but sailed her to third place in the...