Henwood & Dean
Thames wooden boatbuilders maintaining the traditions of the past
News
Henwood & Dean are supporting the Festival again this year and will be exhibiting 'Sweet Myrrh' - a fine example of a launch built around 1912 by Sam Saunders using the 'Consuta' method of construction, which has recently undergone an extensive re-fit at Henwood & Dean's workshop.
Calling all slipper launch owners
Henwood & Dean can now offer alternative seating to replace the commonly used Lloyd Loom chairs that many of our customers find give an awkwardly high driving position.
In contrast, the Henwood & Dean seats replicate those specifically designed for the Andrews Slipper Launch to give a sporty driving position low to the floor, good visibility through the windscreen, and a comfortable arm position on the steering wheel.
The design is true to the vintage style of the original Andrews seats, but modified to give extra strength and stability. The seats are made of Brazilian Mahogany with a marine ply base for strength and an aluminium trim, and they come with seat and back cushions unpholstered in a fabric of your choice. Although sturdy, these seats are also light enough to lift easily out of the boat for picnics.
Henwood and Dean are members
of the Wooden Boatbuilders
Trade Association
Welcome
Welcome
Henwood and Dean have been established for over 30 years and are internationally renowned as specialists in the restoration, rebuilding and maintenance of classic wooden Thames craft.
RESTORATION: we use traditional and time-honoured methods of craftsmanship and the quality of our work is exceptional. We have won many prestigious awards for our classic wooden boats, and have regularly featured in Thames-based events and on television.
NEW BUILD: we design and build new wooden boats, combining traditional skills with a modern approach to design and craftsmanship.
SERVICES: we offer storage facilities, seasonal maintenance, transport and all the essential follow up services to keep historic and classic craft in first class condition.
Henwood and Dean Ltd
Little Parmoor Farm Yard, Frieth, Nr Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire RG9 6NL
Tel +44(0) 1491 571692
Email us using the Contact page
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