​ABOUT RB SHIPWRIGHTING:
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I am a traditionally trained wooden boatbuilder/shipwright by trade. I served a 4 1/2  year apprenticeship at a local Cornish boatyard.Subsequently I have  continued in my trade for a further 25 years working in all areas of:
Yacht/boatbuilding,restoration,refits and repairs.Based in and around the Plymouth area and South East Cornwall.
     My work covers a huge range of services from a leaky port light through to major lengthy refits and extensive alterations or damage repairs not limited to just wooden vessels.Working to Llyods standards where needed and meeting with any Mca requirements.
Most notably a recent 2 year restoration of the Gipsy Moth III, Chichesters famous trans atlantic record breaker.
  All works are carried out to the highest standard with a mindful approach to costing and aesthetics, also to the practicality of any alterations or add ons, ensuring the right materials are used for compatibility and to guarantee longevity for any modern vessel or classic alike.
Also a Member of Wooden Boatbuilders Trade Association
 Please feel free to explore my other pages:
Shipwrighting projects and Gallery for a bigger picture of my broad range of services and experience.
 For any enquiries visit the contact page or click the call box at the top of this page to give me a bell. Be sure to leave a voicemail with a number to call should I not be available and I will call back asap.

Specialised Shipwrighting 

​Specialised Shipwrighting services include:

• Spar making and repairs (wooden)
• Hull planking (all methods)
• Refastening and reframing
• Teak decking ( con-structural & facial)
• Re-engine (engine beds)
• Stern gear
• Internal furniture manufacture

Of course any new for old fittings etc on any construction vessel. Also introduce new equipment to any vessel making alterations where required.

Insurance Work

​All manner of insurance work undertaken on any construction vessel incurring damage from any scenario.
​ Acquiring quotes from all trades involved and working closely with insurers surveyors.

Project Management

​Projects that require several trades will be managed and only one point of contact will be needed between the customer and myself.
I work closely on a regular basis with all reputable trades in the local area having been filtered over the years.
 Also the  best value for money and the most up to date products required for any project.

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Where am I based?

After trading successfully from within Blagdons Boatyard in Devonport, Plymouth for the last 7 years, I have relocated just across the Tamar river to my home town of Torpoint in South East Cornwall. Effective from 1st September 2016.
I am now trading from Huggins Bros boatyard, Carbeile wharf. Where there are all the facilities you might expect from a thriving boatyard and more. Between the 2 boatyards Huggins Bros operate in the area, they have lift capabilities of up to 40 tonnes with ample storage ashore. Marina berths and deep water moorings are also available all at very reasonable Cornish prices.
    Please click here to visit Huggins Bros Marina services website for all the information you might require and for an impressive aerial tour of all the facilities on offer.
Look forward to seeing you all in the near future.
Richard Bettinson (proprietor) 
​RB Shipwrighting.