In a world of the mass produced, there is a yearning for hand crafted objects of lasting worth that reflect the true marriage of form and function.
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To build and restore bespoke wooden boats fusing both traditional and modern construction techniques and materials whilst upholding the ideals of Quality, Service and Integrity from which we produce an outcome that both our clients and us can be proud.
The team at Duck Flat Wooden Boats (DFWB) have extensive experience in the building of new wooden boats, ranging from small lapstrake dinghies through to large yachts and motor cruisers up to 46ft.
We get a considerable amount of enjoyment working with customers to assist them in realising their dream of restoring a historically significant boat or family heirloom past down from generation to generation.
We have intimate knowledge of traditional and modern boat construction techniques as well as in depth of knowledge in boat mechanical and electrical systems.
We offer at our facility in Mt barker hardstand for the laydown/storage of your boat at competitive pricing. Catering for boats of all design and sizes up to 50ft.
Duck Flat Wooden Boat believes that it has a responsibility to support the development of amateur wooden boat building and the development of skills alongside traditional and modern techniques.
We stock a range of boat building materials and product within our shop and will support you with advice in selection, application and performance. If we do not have it in stock, we can usually get within a few days.
As a skilled team of passionate and gifted individuals we are committed to customer service and upholding the ideals of quality and the retaining of boat building and wood working skills. We recognise the importance of efficiency and longevity through the seamless integration of modern boat building techniques and methods.
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