Bates Boatyard and Dry Dock

Recent Work

Dart

New bottom, chine and keelson. Stem post replacement and complete new bow planking.







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Wey Barge Reliance

Restoration work for the National Trust. More information on this historical work can be found here




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Rose of York

New bottom, planking, cabin and fit out.





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Dragonfly

New bottom boards, chine and keelson, stern, cabin and fit out. Test Run footage





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Roger

Replace the stem post and front flashes.
Article on Roger Conservation Work
Handout - Welcome to the Roger




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Maid of Oak

A New Narrowboat
Photo gallery of the stages of the build






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Kent

New bottom, stern and front flashes.







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Doreen

Bustle Stern Saloon Launch Doreen










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RAF 441

Planking and frame replacement followed by West System.






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Progress

A complete restoration.




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Severn (Original build date 1937)

ex Thomas Clayton Tar Tanker, complete rebuild.

Severn at Braunston



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» New Wooden Narrowboats

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