Skills & Services

Henwood & Dean Boabuilders are part of a new generation of Thames boatbuilders maintaining the traditions of the past, rebuilding and restoring historical craft using time honoured methods and techniques. The quality of their workmanship is exceptional and craft restored by Henwood & Dean have won many prestigious awards including the SBA 'Thames Trophy' for the extraordinary 50ft steam powered umpire's launch Consuta, a registered historic vessel built in 1898. Colin Henwood is proud to be a Trustee of the Charity that operates and cares for this magnificent boat. Colin was also appointed as Consultants

Specialist in archaeological reproduction of hand forged wrought ironwork fittings and tools for period vessels.

Makers of the finest quality wooden blades since 1972. Full range of traditional oars and sculls. Leather sleeves and stops supplied and fitted. Complete blade and shaft repair service. Presentation blades made to order. Long lasting rubber grips £12 per pair.

These year long Diploma Courses are delivered by distance learning. All courses lead to a Bsc and MSc in Maritime Studies. Diploma in Cargo Surveying, Diploma in Marine Industry Surveying, Diploma in Yacht & Small Craft Surveying, Diploma in Marine Engineering Surveying, Second Level Diploma Course leading to a BSc (Hons).

Wide range of couplings, bearings, belts and transmission products. Many local depots.

Comprehensive stock management software for marine chandleries, workshops, mail order companies and boat dealers. Manage stock, sales, customers and suppliers on one integrated system. Includes a range of features designed to help companies sell more and increase efficiency across their organisation.

Builders of the Suffolk beach punt, a wooden trailable, traditionally rigged boat, based on an old fishing boat design. Repairs and restorations also carried out, most recently the restoration of the steam launch Halcyon.

Mainline supply the Rylard range of marine coatings comprising: hull coatings (bitumen based, coal tar based and two pack epoxy systems), enamels, undercoats, zinc phosphate primer, fibreglass primer, wood primer, primer/filler, cement filler, slip resistant paint kits, bilge paint, engine bay paint, water tank coatings (both single pack and two pack), varnishes, incralac brass lacquer, paint conditioner, terebine driers, rusk konverta, clean cut anti-fouling and brushes/rollers.

Marine Gears, waterjets, Arneson surface drives, electronic controls. Sales, service and repair. Units and spares in stock for twin disc and all other leading manufacturers. Suppliers to the Marine Industry for more than 25 years.