the story of our passion for wooden boats. Yacht Design!, Restorations
Channel: Minh Entertainment
Date: 2019-01-09

If only our hands could talk. Every scar, bruise and stain would tell the story of our passion for wooden boats. We build and restore them; in fact we can bring them back to life even if destiny had them sink to the bottom of the sea. 


We have caulked many seams, sistered many a frame, replaced many planks, and sometimes even caused a few tears of joy from owners, come launching day.


Although our work is steeped in tradition, our workshop is full of modern machinery to make the job faster and more affordable. At a time when restoring a classic yacht seem unattinable, we strive to do the best job for the most reasonable cost.


Please take a tour of this site and let us know if we can be of help.

We were working there on our own boat, while on the public hardstand, when the neighbouring boat owners asked for some modifications to be done to their boats. Having just resigned from Salthouse Boatbuilders, Marco jumped at the opportunity; other boats followed and have not stopped since.
The day before I left New Zealand I visited Mario Scuderi in his workshop in Helensville where he is pursuing his passion, the restauration of old wooden sailboats and the nearly forgotten craft of wooden boatbuilding. We didn't have much time to create this film, but I hope it still gives you an insight into his really fascinating work!