PAINT & BRIGHTWORK.
Good preparation. Proper materials. Lasting results.
From traditional yacht varnishing and brightwork restoration to marine painting and specialist coatings, my finishing work is built around careful preparation, an understanding of the materials and an eye for the details that make a difference.
Shamrock V
Part of the finishing and boatbuilding team on Shamrock V, contributing to internal finishing and detailed joinery work as part of the wider restoration programme. The role involved careful craftsmanship and close coordination with the team to ensure finishes were executed to a high standard while respecting the yacht’s historic significance and design integrity.
Dutch Barge
The Dutch barge received a full brightwork restoration, including repairs to worn or damaged timber and the construction of new hatches, with all surfaces meticulously prepared and finished with high-quality varnish to achieve a deep, even sheen. The work restored both the aesthetic elegance and long-term protection of the timber, highlighting the barge’s classic lines while ensuring durability for years of use.
The vessels helm was rebuilt along with a number of internal jobs being completed such as resealing of the portholes.
International One Design
The internal boot top of the International One Design Falcon was an unusual feature requested by the owner. International One Designs are renowned racing yachts, designed in the 1930s by Norwegian naval architect Bjarne Aas for Cornelius Shields, with performance and strict one-design principles at their core. Inside Falcon, surfaces were carefully sprayed and built up in stages using an Epifanes paint system, with the distinctive green custom-matched to the boatyard’s teapot.
Externally, the hull was fully faired and varnished but never stained or colour-corrected, allowing the natural patina of the timber to remain visible. This considered, detail-led approach balanced bespoke owner requirements with respect for the yacht’s racing heritage and classic character, and Falcon later went on to win Classic Boat Magazine’s Under 40ft Restoration of the Year Award.
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