Boat Builders & Boatyards on the River Thames

The River Thames offers a great choice for those looking to have a boat restored or a new one built and the long established boatyards along the Thames also offer many other services. It is wonderful to see the traditional built craft on the river today. You will find some of the finest builds and restorations anywhere from these boatyards.

Boat Building

Wooden boat building is a very traditional craft on the Thames and for some of the boat builders, it has been in the family for a few generations. Advice can be provided by experts on engines, design and boat types. Traditional methods are now combined with modern design to produce new boats. Boats can be built to your individual design.

Boat Restoration & Repairs

No job is too small from the smallest job of painting or varnishing, or simple Anti-foulding to a complete rebuild. Resprays, restoring and renovation and maintenance are all provided by skilled craftsman.

Boat Sales

The boatyards and marinas along the Thames provide excellent brokerages for buying and selling new and second hand boats from budget to luxury, from punts to luxury cruisers. Read our Guide to Buying a Pre-Owned Boat.