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Because we love wooden boats — timber boat specialists in Adelaide
Timber boat specialists · Adelaide
Restoration, repair, new builds, spars and flagpoles, carried out with the craft, patience and respect wooden boats deserve.
About the workshop
Traditional craft, modern care
Adelaide Timber Boatworks was born from a lifelong passion for wooden boats.
Based at the Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron, we specialise in the restoration, repair and construction of timber vessels, from small dinghies through to substantial long-term restoration projects.
Our work is guided by respect for the original craft, the timber itself and the owners who care deeply about their boats.
Why the right hands matter
Built around longevity, not shortcuts
Good timber is finite. The boats that have survived for decades have done so because someone built them properly in the first place.
Our role is to continue that standard. Whether we are repairing a small section of damage, restoring a tired vessel or building something new, the aim is the same: give the boat its best chance at a long future.
Workshop capability
Set up for serious timber work
Based at the Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron, Outer Harbor
Direct access to slipping facilities for vessels up to 18 tonnes
Workshop space for vessels up to 36 feet
Suited to long-term restoration and new build work
How a project runs
A considered, honest process
Most projects begin with an inspection. From there, we assess the boat, the work required and whether the project is the right fit. Timber boat work often reveals more as it progresses, so we keep owners informed and involved as decisions are made.
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Inspect
Most projects begin with an inspection — a close look at the boat as it is today.
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Assess
We assess the boat, the work required and whether the project is the right fit.
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Begin carefully
Work starts deliberately, respecting how the boat was originally built.
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Consult as it unfolds
Timber work often reveals more as it progresses, so owners stay informed and involved.