Traditional Wooden Boats and Classic Yacht Restoration

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Traditional Wooden Yacht and Boat Builders

A & R Way Boatbuilding are a team of wooden boat builders, led by partner Adam Way and based in our own boatyard near to the Crinan Canal in mid Argyll, Scotland.

We are highly skilled, enthusiastic and experienced in all aspects of building wooden boats, yacht fitting out and classic yacht restoration. All our work is carried out to a very high standard. This along with our very competitive rates and friendly service makes us the ideal choice to bring your project or dream to life.

As well as our workshop facilities we can slip boats at Tarbert and offer winter lay up at Cairnbaan on the Crinan Canal.

New Wooden Boats

Why not get in touch about your new boat, be it a clinker boat, a traditional wooden design or a modern wood epoxy yacht. We are especially interested in historical replicas of sail powered fishing boats and classic yachts or replicas for films.

We can build new wooden boats to order, up to 50ft, carvel planked, traditional clinker, cold moulded or any other modern glued wood construction.

We build to an existing design, be it a set of drawings or a replica of your old boat, or we are happy to help work up a design tailored to your requirements.

We can also supply part built boats, e.g. hull & deck for home finnishing.

All boats are built from quality timbers using copper and bronze fastenings.

In addition, we undertake:

Yacht and Boat Repairs:

• Conversions, for Live aboard or Charter.
• Masts, spars and oars made to order and repaired.
• New Decks
• Re-decking
• Cockpit Teakwork

Yacht Fitting Out:

• New Fittouts
• Refits and Conversions (see steel cutter fitout)
• Classic Yacht Joinery
• Modern Joinery
• Hatches and Decks

Fishing boat repairs and maintainance

• Heavy shiwright work

Please contact Adam for details.

Working on our Traditions

We have a well respected reputation for new wooden boats, classic yacht restoration and yacht repairs, and as a consequence, most new work comes by word of mouth recommendations.

Have a look at our Port Beg Skiff page to see the type of new build we undertake, always working with the boat owner to ensure he or she is consulted at every stage so that the finished result is something the individual or family can enjoy for life!

Call us Today

If you're seeking traditional wooden yacht and boat builders, look no further. Call our yard now on 01546 606 657 and we'll be delighted to discuss your requirements with you.

If you prefer, you can send us an email, or a text on 07799 617 534, and we'll get right back to you.

A and R Way Boatbuilding are traditional boatbuilders in Scotland.