When it comes to refits and restorations, we know what we’re doing. We’ve restored many GRP and wooden boats, and with a patient, caring approach we can help you create your perfect boat.
John never tires of talking about restorations and refits, especially old wooden classics, so why not give him a call with your ideas and wish list?
Featured projects
Laurent Giles restoration (2013 to 2018)
A 1939 Laurent Giles 35ft classic Bermudan cutter, Farida, built in carvel mahogany on oak frames with an elm backbone. This boat and our work featured in the June 2019 issue of Classic Boat.
- Removal and replacement of 12 planks
- Replacement of six broken oak frames
- Keel removal and keel bolt replacement
- New bronze floors
- Engine bed refurbishment and new engine
- New teak deck and cabin top
- New galley and interior layout
- Chainplate and engine work
- Hull respray
Read more: Laurent Giles wooden classic restoration
Fairey Spearfish restoration (2007 to 2009)
A 1978 Fairey Spearfish, Growler: a GRP twin-screw power cruiser. Our work featured in Fairey News 2009, and she went on to win Best Spearfish and the Perkin Cup that year.
- Complete cockpit renovation, including new teak flooring
- Complete cabin renovation, including timber work, galley and windows
- External deck renovation, including topsides, radar mast and deck hatches
- Fuel tank removal and cleaning
- Bilge cleaning and gel wash
- Engine and electrical work
Read more: Total refit of a Fairey
SeaRay 24 refit (2016 to 2018)
A 1995 SeaRay with a fibreglass hull.
- Hull and superstructure respray
- New instrument pod
- New carpet supplied and fitted
- New hatch supplied and fitted
- Interior sides and seating refurbished
- Four portlights removed and installed
- General maintenance, including antifoul
Read more: SeaRay refurbishment
Westerly Conway refurbishment (2012 to 2014)
A 1981 Westerly Conway 36 of GRP construction.
- Osmosis treatment with Hot-Vac hull cure
- Headlining refurbishment
- Wooden flooring refurbishment
- Treadcote refurbishment
Read more: Coppercoat after osmosis treatment and interior floors, headlining and Treadcote
Grand Banks 46 refurbishment
A Grand Banks 46 of fibreglass construction.
- Hull respray
- Hull repairs
- General maintenance and repairs
- Hand varnishing of the transom
- Galley refurbishment
- Saloon floor refurbishment
Read more: hull respray, transom varnish and galley fabrication
Total refit of a 23ft gaff cutter (2011 to 2012)
A 1985 23ft gaff cutter by Martin Heard, with a GRP hull and plywood coachroof and deck.
- Replacement deck and deck repaint
- Hull respray
- Varnishing
- Cockpit refurbishment and rearrangement
- Mast work
- General maintenance and repairs
Read more: Refit of a 23ft gaff cutter
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Tell us about your boat and what needs doing. Call 02392 755 155, mobile 07803 616229, email info@jwsmarineservices.co.uk, or use our contact form. Photos help us give you an accurate estimate.