" The work is excellent. In fact, you would think Sanjula had been built with the modifications that the Elephant Boatyard have now completed "
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston
Our in-house team of master boat builders take immense pride in breathing new life into classic yachts, both motor and sail.
We are specialists in the refit and restoration of all types of craft, with a love of classic boats that knows no bounds.
From re-planking and re-caulking, to replacing rotten structural timber or laying a new teak deck, we can work on all types of projects, preserving the character and integrity of a boat whilst ensuring an outstanding level of finish.
RECENT RESTORATION PROJECTS
01 - NIGELLA
Commissioned by Leopold de Rothschild in 1959, Nigella was the first prototype of the renowned Nelson boats.
02 - TERN
Tern, an 1897 William Fife Belfast Lough One Design, came to us in need of some paint, varnish and restoration work.
03 - GYPSY MOTH IV
Gipsy Moth IV’s circumnavigation of the world in 1967 by Sir Francis Chichester broke all records.
04 - LUTINE
Lutine of Helford is a Jack Laurent Giles designed Bermudan Yawl built by Camper & Nicholson in 1952.
05 - MUSTANG
Mustang of Christchurch is a traditional 29-foot sailing yacht designed and built by Elkins of Christchurch in 1964.
06 - CARLOTTA
Carlotta, an 1899 Bristol Pilot Cutter, is a fabulous example of traditional craftsmanship from the golden age of sail.
