The Laurent Giles Archive includes more than 1000 historic designs of sailing yachts and power craft from as far back as the late 1920s. Full plan sets and individual copies are available for new construction or refit projects, or for research purposes and general interest
...G&B designs, builds, restores and maintains traditional wooden boats. Our philosophy is very simple: design and build using the finest materials and building techniques, to take people sailing in comfort, safety and with grace, in a variety of conditions and locations. Our boats are fast and seaworthy. Our construction methods are plank-on-frame, fastened with bronze and copper. We custom cast and fabricate bronze hardware for the deck and rig.
...I have made design works for many French historical boats, mainly traditional boats of Britanny, from small fishing open boats to coasters 24m long. More than 20 replicas have been built on my plans. I have also been involved in many restoration projects and surveys of traditional wooden boats. Design works include hull forms (from half models, wrecks, pictures, artistries, administration data...), scantlings, and construction drawings, rig and sail plans, detail drawings of fittings, stability and more generally safety assessment according to sailing programme.
...We own, 2 full service, seafront boatyards in Bodrum and Antalya freezone in Turkey. We are specialized in FULLY CUSTOMIZED steel & aluminium YACHT BUILDING, REFIT, BROKERAGE and crewed yacht CHARTERS.
...Wharram designs are based on years of practical, hands-on experience of building and ocean sailing catamarans. They are renowned for their seaworthiness, stability and safe simplicity. Designs from 14’ - 63’ are available for self-building in ply/epoxy with very detailed, easy to follow Plans often described as 'a course in boatbuilding'.
...Builders of the traditionally designed Victoria and Frances range of blue-water cruising yachts from 26ft to 38ft. All custom built
...Teal & Mackrill Limited were established in 1908 as manufacturers of marine and Industrial Coatings. We have developed a full and comprehensive range of paints to protect and decorate ships and leisure vessels. Our products are used to prevent sealife such as algae and molluscs attaching themselves to your hull and protect your vessel from damage. We stock a wide range of coating varnishes and paints, from winterizing your boat to achieving the best finish. Primers and snit-corrosive coatings to prepare and protect your vessel from the harshest environments are also available.
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