Custom Woodworking.
Using our unique skills as shipwrights we have undertaken a number of high end, woodworking projects.
Some of these include Japanese baths, one off furniture pieces, hand carved signs, architectural detailing and custom kitchens.
Using our unique skills as shipwrights we have undertaken a number of high end, woodworking projects.
Some of these include Japanese baths, one off furniture pieces, hand carved signs, architectural detailing and custom kitchens.
Laurel Mae.
The Laurel Mae was built by Mick Cardiff and Graham Botham in Pittwater. After twenty years of hard work she required a re-fit.
Including: A new crane and modification to existing crane beds; New strengthening under crane; new auxillary engine;
new self-draining hatch on fordeck and fit out for storage down below.
The Laurel Mae was built by Mick Cardiff and Graham Botham in Pittwater. After twenty years of hard work she required a re-fit.
Including: A new crane and modification to existing crane beds; New strengthening under crane; new auxillary engine;
new self-draining hatch on fordeck and fit out for storage down below.
Elvina.
The Elvina was origionally built by William Goddard at Palm Beach in 1923 as "The Falcon". She worked for years as a ferry at Palm Beach before coming to Church Point. It was at this time her named was changed to Elvina. During WW11 she carried troops to gun emplacements at West Head. She has been owned by Church Point ferries since 1958 and is a much loved ferry for the offshore community of Pittwater. Mick and his team undertook an extensive restoration which included: new shear strakes; replacement of approximately twenty other sections of planking; re-ribbing around the midships area; recaulking; new sponsons; new decks;new wheelhouse and new passenger seating.
The Elvina was origionally built by William Goddard at Palm Beach in 1923 as "The Falcon". She worked for years as a ferry at Palm Beach before coming to Church Point. It was at this time her named was changed to Elvina. During WW11 she carried troops to gun emplacements at West Head. She has been owned by Church Point ferries since 1958 and is a much loved ferry for the offshore community of Pittwater. Mick and his team undertook an extensive restoration which included: new shear strakes; replacement of approximately twenty other sections of planking; re-ribbing around the midships area; recaulking; new sponsons; new decks;new wheelhouse and new passenger seating.
Ballina.
Ballina was built in 1948 by S.G. Whites in Ballina NSW. This 60 foot iconic mooring lighter has been based in Pittwater for many years. Work undertaken included: new deck; new deck beams; new cover boards; new toe rail and construction of a truss system located under the crane.
Ballina was built in 1948 by S.G. Whites in Ballina NSW. This 60 foot iconic mooring lighter has been based in Pittwater for many years. Work undertaken included: new deck; new deck beams; new cover boards; new toe rail and construction of a truss system located under the crane.
Pamela Jean.
The Pamela Jean is a 38 foot Pompeii cruiser. Work carried out to Pamela Jean included: new beamless cabin-top, new Beech curved slatted seat, modification of the cabin and fitout.
The Pamela Jean is a 38 foot Pompeii cruiser. Work carried out to Pamela Jean included: new beamless cabin-top, new Beech curved slatted seat, modification of the cabin and fitout.
Various Teak decks.
Mick and his team have fabricated a number of Teak decks over the years.
Mick and his team have fabricated a number of Teak decks over the years.
Various Teak masts.
Mick and his team find building masts an enjoyable and satisfying process. Here are some examples of masts built in the last few years.
Mick and his team find building masts an enjoyable and satisfying process. Here are some examples of masts built in the last few years.
