John's Boat Works

Based at Lots Ait Island on the Thames in Brentford, London, John’s Boat Works is a traditional wooden boat builder providing leisure and commercial wooden boat building, repair and restoration work, as well as a comprehensive maintenance service.

Our boatyard has tidal dry dock facilities, a slipway, an outdoor hard standing area and a fully equipped large indoor workshop. We have a wood machine shop on site and also a small chandlery able to supply fixtures and fittings at favourable prices.

Workshop units/pods are available for short or longer term rent. Each equipped with power, workbench, secure storage and space for your own boatbuilding, repair or restoration project and includes access to community toilet and shower facilities, technical library, mess area and free Wi-Fi.