Southern Classic Boats / Repair My Boat

Southern Classic Boats / Repair My Boat wooden and fiberglass boat builders specialising in classic restorations. with over 40 years experience.

We seem to get work from most of the Southern half of the South Island now. This is a new mast for the 1922 sailing ketc...
01/08/2026

We seem to get work from most of the Southern half of the South Island now. This is a new mast for the 1922 sailing ketch "Fox 2 " from Akaroa, near Christchurch. Around 8.5 meters long and solid spar grade Canadian Oregon . I'll post more pics as the 10 coat varnish job progresses.

Love the smell of this timber !

A week of sharing the design and lofting skills with my adult apprentice, Matt.His assignment is to loft out a 14m roun...
20/07/2026

A week of sharing the design and lofting skills with my adult apprentice, Matt.
His assignment is to loft out a 14m round bilge sailing yacht hull full size, along with re drawing it 20 to 1 scale. Then he has to loft the stem and raked 30 degrees forward transom. Followed by drawing a cabin and deck construction and lofting that full size also.

They don't have classes in the south as they do in the north so it becomes my job to be the teacher.
I think Matt has enjoyed the challenge and so far has done very well.
CAD drawing has taken over this art , and I can only say good on them for continuing to teach this almost lost art.

27/06/2026

Hi everyone, just a heads up. We have moved the workshop back to our Mersey Street premises.
There's a bit of a decline in work volume due to the NZ and world economy and also due to my now retirement age I have decided to scale back to what we once were.

By no means does this mean I'm retiring !
Im just taking on a little less and concentrating on a couple of my unfinished projects.

So watch this space.

Please like and share so the message gets around, and thanks for your continued support.

Our most recent work. Mademoiselle, A Sutton - Mason , Marlin. ( Just before the Mason Clippers ) About 19 feet. For sa...
26/04/2026

Our most recent work.
Mademoiselle, A Sutton - Mason , Marlin. ( Just before the Mason Clippers ) About 19 feet. For sale. In pretty good condition now that the decks are repaired.
The inboard and stern leg have been replaced with a 70hp Yamaha 4 stroke. 65 hours only. A pretty new trailer to.
There's a handful of varnish touch ups for the next owner to do but very little else.
Asking for offers around $35,000.
Located Southland.

Mischievous, another of our restorations which is up for sale. Complete engine rebuild at huge expense. Custom trailer...
25/04/2026

Mischievous, another of our restorations which is up for sale. Complete engine rebuild at huge expense. Custom trailer and Bailex loading system. Some amazing value here.
$95,000. Located Southland NZ

From time to time my customers ask if I know a buyer for their boats. Currently I have 3 so watch this space for some pr...
16/04/2026

From time to time my customers ask if I know a buyer for their boats. Currently I have 3 so watch this space for some pretty special boats for sale.
1st one up , Lion. 1912. 38 feet of pure history and luxury.
She in Queenstown, her home of 114 years.
Presented in outstanding condition.

Valued at over 600k but for a decerning new owner $480,000.

For further pics and history, also a detailed trail of the restoration, go here

www.lionofthelake.co.nz

LION 1912 , restored and meticulously maintained by my team is seeking a new and loving custodian. Located at Wakatipu...
27/03/2026

LION 1912 , restored and meticulously maintained by my team is seeking a new and loving custodian. Located at Wakatipu, her home for 114 years.
Please go to www.lionofthelake.co.nz for the full history and a detailed viewing of the restoration.
For any further information, please contact me by phone, 0274 338698 or email [email protected]

Lion 1912 , was back in the shed for a little TLC recently. Still in great shape. The owner is seeking a new and caring...
27/03/2026

Lion 1912 , was back in the shed for a little TLC recently. Still in great shape.
The owner is seeking a new and caring custodian if anyone is interested. Please contact me for further details.

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Office @ 258a Mersey Street/workshop Next To Bestvaluestorage. Co. Nz
Invercargill
9810

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0274338698

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