New Build

NAHLIN OWNERS LAUNCH
Henwood and Dean were honoured to be asked to replicate the original Owner's Launch of the historic 1930's 300' steam launch 'S.Y.Nahlin', which underwent a total restoration and re-commission by G.L.Watson & Co.
The Owner's Launch was a major project on a very tight and demanding schedule, and we met and exceeded the expectations of the owner and managers in terms of both quality and delivery.
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VOLTAIRE
Conceived, designed and built by Henwood & Dean in 1986, ‘Voltaire’ is a 25ft punt based on the classic punts of the Edwardian era.
She was built using traditional methods but designed with a higher freeboard than her ancestors in order to cope with the wash from modern motor boats.
She is built of mahogany with teak treads and propelled by a silent 800w electric motor which provides up to 6 hours of comfortable cruising.
Photo courtesy Michael English

SWEET CHESTNUT
In 2006 under the guidance of Colin Henwood, one of our young boatbuilders was given the chance to build a Victorian style skiff from new. He was teamed up with highly skilled craftsman John Cox who has been building traditional Thames rowing skiffs for more than 50 years.
The combined skill and passion of the three craftsmen has resulted in an award from The Transport Trust for 'Young Preservationist of the Year' in recognition of their continuation of the art of skiff building in this country.
Photos Henwood & Dean