Established in 1986, Waterfront Marine has gained a reputation for quality craftsmanship in the field of traditional boats. Situated at Port Penrhyn, Bangor on the beautiful Menai Strait, we offer facilities for handling boats up to 45 foot LOA and an on site crane for up to 15 tonnes.
Waterfront Marine
Past Projects
"Espanola"
Refurbish hull (including new sheer strake),
caulk and then copper sheath; re-deck (including new beams), with marine ply finished with a laid teak deck

"Penlena"(ex "Gunna")
Complete restoration of hull, with new frames & ribs as required, re-fasten throughout; extend counter to fit in with new gaff sail plan (designed by Scott); build new cockpit & pilot-house; re-deck with marine ply finished with a laid teak deck; new toe-rail; new masts and spars from Columbian pine.

"Vilma"
Major restoration and conversion to tops schooner; much new hull planking from 2 inch thick oak; new frames of 6 inch by 5inch section; all new deck beams; carlins; deck furniture; deck; bulwarks; new masts 48 foot & 45 foot long by 11 inch diameter; new spars; new standing and running rigging; complete fitting out (including a wooden bath tub from teak)
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Masts & Spars
A range of masts and spars constructed for numerous vessels including "Greater Manchester Challenge"; "H M Bark Endeavour", "Jean De La Lune"; Morecambe Bay Prawners (Nobbys) - "Lassie of Chester"; "Pilkington"; "Cachalot";
official mast & spar maker for the "Seabird" class association.

New Builds -         including 18 foot gentleman’s launch; 9 foot dinghy.
        Present Projects        Built in 1912 at Ulverston, Cumbria, this 33 foot         Morecambe Bay Prawner has had a keel up rebuild, and         will be ready for launching this spring. More....
  • "Valerie"
        46 foot cutter built 1896 by Stowes of Shoreham, partial         rebuild and re-design
  • "Tasma"  .
        32 foot gaff cutter built 1897 by Luke Bros. Hamble; new         counter; new lead keel; hull refurbishment