In brief, you should know the following about us: Steve the Boat Chippy has been repairing wooden boats  since 1996 having started as a time served apprentice with one of the last master boat carpenters in Cardiff Bay area. He has been responsible for providing outstanding  carpentry, repair and rebuild ever since, some recent examples of which can be seen in the gallery page.

Replacement of rotten planks and timbers

 

Rotten planks are one of the most common boat repair problems. We’ve got plenty of experience dealing with them and can make a high standard of repairs to rotten planking sections in any wooden boat- clinker, cavell, and plywood hulled.

 

We can also replace steamed-in oak and elm timbers with new ones of equal of greater quality.

 

New stems, stern posts, rudders, and transoms

 

We can remove old or damaged wooden boat sections and replace them with new ones. A new stern post is a pretty big boat repair job, but we can also re-varnish the boat and make sure all the marine carpentry on the boat matches so nothing looks out of place.

 

All the replacement woodwork (including new wooden rudders) will be made using the highest levels of skills and experience.

 

Replacement of rotten shear edges, deck shelves, lodging and hanging knees

 

Bulkhead removal and rebuild

 

A complete bulkhead removal and replacement is well within our experience and scope. Major wooden boat repairs like this can be done in the boat yard at Penarth Marina on Cardiff Bay, where the Boat Chippy is based.

 

Wooden masts and spars built to order

 

Whether you need boat repairs or wooden masts and spars for a new shipbuilding project, Boat Chippy is happy to help.

 

Engine bearers replaced or installed new

 

Stern tubes cut to requirements

 

Boat varnishing services

Varnishing a particular specialty in a conventional varnishing and the new polyurethane coelan

 

Boat painting services

 

Rates


We pride ourselves on quality wooden boat repairs at honest prices. As of March 2010, labour is charged at £25 an hour. That’s negotiable depending on customer requirements and the needs of the repair or rebuild project, so get in touch and have a chat.

We’re based in the Penarth Marina boat yard in Cardiff Bay. For more info or freindly advive contact Steve on 07943 261738 or email to boathchippy@yahoo.co.