Restoration . Repairs . Mechanical Refinishing
Restoration . Repairs . Mechanical Refinishing
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Experience Timeless Craftsmanship
Experience Timeless Craftsmanship
Allman Boatworks is a third-generation team of boat-builders and restorers. Originating with cedar canoes, our team has lovingly restored Greavettes and Ditchburns, Shepherds and Peterboroughs stretching back to the early 1900's.
One of the virtues of wooden boats is that if well cared for, they will continue to be useable long into the future. They are sustainable, rebuildable and timeless pieces of art. This motivates our team to make a contribution of quality to this world. In this world of technology and industry, there are still people who like the old things and we're some of them. Despite the newest tools and technology, working on classic boats involves a great deal of skill and craftsmanship. We like to leverage the new technologies to enhance, and not replace, the work that we do.
Don't wooden boats require a lot of maintenance?
Don't wooden boats require a lot of maintenance?
Allman Boatworks uses modern technology to reduce maintenance and add longevity when beneficial including the option of a no-soak bottom.
When do I refresh the varnish on my boat?
When do I refresh the varnish on my boat?
If your varnish is peeling, you are definitely in need of a revarnishing, but that's not the only indicator. When you see the grain come through the varnish, and the texture of the grain is visible in the varnish, it is worth having it assessed by a professional. It might not be detectable by touch at first, but it will take on the ripples of the grain with time.
Aren't Wooden Boats Expensive?
Aren't Wooden Boats Expensive?
Although there are some exceptional wooden boats, many come at a comparable price to purchasing a new boat, and some are even cheaper. Fiberglass boats are not without maintanance costs of their own, and are generally more fragile.
Classic wooden boats have a legacy of quality originating in Muskoka with historical manufacturers like Ditchburn and Greavette based in Gravenhurst Ontario. Since then, Muskoka has remained a hub of restorers with the unique skills required to restore these exceptional boats to their original form and incorporate the new technologies that result in less maintenance and ensure longevity in the results.
Have a look through our portfolio to see examples of boats restored by Allman Boatworks
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