News from the Boatyard
Current projects.
As well as the annual winter servicing and repairs of our current customers boats the main project this winter is the finishing of a new 26ft Sunbeam sailing yacht which came to the yard as a part built state.
Current works over the 2007/8 winter include the fitting of its ballast keel, making and fitting of the complete rudder system including the fabrication of all the stainless and bronze rudder fittings, the complete fitting out of all interior furniture in teak, all sailing systems fit out as well as a complete fairing and painting. Launch date is proposed for May 2008.
Once finished she will join the current fleet of Falmouth Sunbeams which will now number 24 boats.
Past projects
Complete restoration of the Sunbeam Vanity in 2002/3.
Restoration of an 1890 mevagissey Tosher. 20% new planking, new wood keel, sternpost, New Rudder and re-engined.
Repair and refit of 23ft Westmacott gaffer which suffered structural damage after breaking loose from a mooring and suffering damage on the rocks in Helford. Re-built and restored to former glory.
Complete restoration of 16ft rowing skiff. Stripped back to bare wood, repainted and re-varnished. Repaired six sets of ribs, new thwarts and knees and new stretchers.
