Murtons Timbercraft

Murtons Timbercraft Vintage Boat repairs and Restorations New boat builds and Custom made furniture Built to order. we

Murton's Timbercraft

We Build and restore Vintage boats and custom make Furniture to your requirements. we also do house and batch maintance in the Nelson Tasman area
I can work with you on your own project or do a complete restoration on your vintage boat or build a new one. I will build/ Restore anything Built out of timber (no Job to big or to small)

Steam boat deck framing underway laminated up front curve and fitted side deck framing
17/06/2026

Steam boat deck framing underway laminated up front curve and fitted side deck framing

Getting our bus back together with a new fridge. new doors are ready to varnish storage for e bike battery's wine and so...
14/06/2026

Getting our bus back together with a new fridge. new doors are ready to varnish storage for e bike battery's wine and soda bottles is now sorted fitting skirtings and mahogany trim,s is next

Side decks going on the steam boat
28/05/2026

Side decks going on the steam boat

Getting a bit crowded in the workshop 3 boat all over 18ft. 19 ft steam boat hull has arrived to have the traditional l...
24/05/2026

Getting a bit crowded in the workshop 3 boat all over 18ft. 19 ft steam boat hull has arrived to have the traditional layed decks done in mahogany planks and the transom and combings all mahogany. I managed to get her in with West Bay in main shop and Evergreen the Chris craft is in the paint shop

West Bay got her First bond coat over exterior and fearing filler on to cold at nights now for fillers to set properly s...
20/05/2026

West Bay got her First bond coat over exterior and fearing filler on to cold at nights now for fillers to set properly so small oil heater under her then a layer of polythene sheet to stop fearing compound sticking to the wool blankets and drop sheets keeps the heat in overnight lots of sanding to do tomorrow

Old cherry bed frame all fixed
20/05/2026

Old cherry bed frame all fixed

The Chris Craft is getting there sorting interior out lots of cosmetic work needed found a few issues with the fuel tank...
19/05/2026

The Chris Craft is getting there sorting interior out lots of cosmetic work needed found a few issues with the fuel tank that came with the boat it was 20 mm to big in diameter had to alter mounts then found another technical problem see if you can spot it

Flipped West Bay over and finished stripping of the antifouling and prepping plank laps for sealing
19/05/2026

Flipped West Bay over and finished stripping of the antifouling and prepping plank laps for sealing

20/04/2026
Playing with my off cuts again making Rolling pins and a seat/shoe Rack more stock for our shop
19/04/2026

Playing with my off cuts again making Rolling pins and a seat/shoe Rack more stock for our shop

Address

249 Appleby Highway
Nelson
7081

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 6pm

Telephone

+6435441818

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