Working Boat Repair & Restoration

For a long time Stockton has been the destination for enthusiasts and owners of ex-working craft. It has always been associated with knowledge and history. Warwickshire Flyboat Company started this with their fleet of camping boats made up from ex-working boats. Many boats have been saved from unknown fates by the craftsmen who have worked here over the years. Stockton Dry Dock Company has continued that tradition over the past years and has expanded the range of services to include such rare and dying arts such as hot riveting.

A restored FMC engine room detail

All of the people involved in the work at the dock are boaters themselves and they understand the historical importance of the work. From re-bottoming and re-footing working boats, to hot riveting hulls and cabins, the Stockton Dry Dock Company has the experience and expertise to restore and repair any type of working boat.


A sample of pictures showing hot riveting on the restored NB Sickle - Courtesy Matt Parrot

The list of boats worked on by Stockton Dry Dock Company is long and covers all of the historic craft found on the UK canals from BCN boats to Tugs the expertise and knowledge is here. Contact Graeme to ask questions or get a quote.