[Competent Boat Builders - Recommendations?]

Thanks for the recommendations so far, much appreciated. 

[Competent Boat Builders - Recommendations?]

Hi,

I have a triple-skin Kauri yacht and I am looking for a seriously competent boat builder to undertake inspections and maintenance on major structural components such as keel, rudder post, prop gland etc.  I am based top of the South Island and local boat builders seem to be geared up mainly for light maintenance only i.e. painting and antifouling etc.  Can anyone recommend a boat builder anywhere in NZ who would be well experienced and qualified for dropping and inspecting keels, rudders, props and maintaining/replacing them? I've not had great experiences with boat builders locally and really need to find one who will be able to get it right first time.

 

Any thoughts?

 

[Recommended Canvas Dodger & Bimini Suppliers (Cockpit enclosure)]

Thanks all Particularly Wheels I appreciate your help. I will follow up on the suggestions.

[Recommended Canvas Dodger & Bimini Suppliers (Cockpit enclosure)]

Hi,

 

I live-aboard my Farr 44 and I would like to get the cockpit fully enclosable to provide additional living space and good protection from elements whilst cruising.

 

One of my main concerns is that the cockpit enclosure looks good as I have seen some aft cockpit boats with enclosures that just look wrong.

 

There is a company in the states called Iversons and they put great effort in to making sure the design is right.  I have attached a couple of photos.

 

Obviously its not practical to take my boat to US to get canvas work done so I am looking for recommendations on any companies in NZ that do great quality work and have a great eye for design.

 

The boats in the photos are similar to my cockpit so I'm looking for this basic setup i.e. dodger, bimini at the back with fill in in-between.

 

Any recommendations??

 

I am based in Marlborough but prepared to travel.

 

Thanks Anthony

 

  

[Recommended Canvas Dodger & Bimini Suppliers (Cockpit enclosure)]

Hi,

 

I live-aboard my Farr 44 and I would like to get the cockpit fully enclosable to provide additional living space and good protection from elements whilst cruising.

 

One of my main concerns is that the cockpit enclosure looks good as I have seen some aft cockpit boats with enclosures that just look wrong.

 

There is a company in the states called Iversons and they put great effort in to making sure the design is right.  I have attached a couple of photos.

 

Obviously its not practical to take my boat to US to get canvas work done so I am looking for recommendations on any companies in NZ that do great quality work and have a great eye for design.

 

The boats in the photos are similar to my cockpit so I'm looking for this basic setup i.e. dodger, bimini at the back with fill in in-between.

 

Any recommendations??

 

I am based in Marlborough but prepared to travel.

 

Thanks Anthony