Swallowboats specialise in designing, developing and manufacturing high quality boats, often with a traditional style, but built using modern materials and techniques. Our workshops are located on the west coast of Wales, on the banks of the picturesque Teifi estuary, that empties into Cardigan Bay.
We are keen to work together with local and regional groups to develop projects that will give people a better opportunity to experience, enjoy, care for and protect our heritage. We offer pre-application support to all potential applicants, offering advice and guidance to help you develop your application.
Funding bodies
With over 35+ years experience in the marine industry, including Boat Building in timber, GRP, Steel and aluminium, Ben brings an unrivaled breadth of reliable knowledge to your Yacht, Motor Yacht, Narrow boat or any small craft survey. Ben is an Accredited Member of the Yacht Designers and Surveyors Association (YDSA). He is on the International register of qualified Marine surveyors and is also a Full member of the British Marine Federation and Canal Boat builders Association. Looking for a Yacht or Small Craft Surveyor in South Wales or Bristol Channel areas and beyond! With over 30 years
Consultants
Malcolm Brown (Industrial Archaeologist, Boat & Ship Conservation Specialist) HLF Appointed Consultant - Maritime, Industry & Transport JP, MA Ind.Archaeology, AssocRINA, PG Cert (MA SEN), Associate ICON Advice to trusts, museums & private clients on the recording, restoration, conservation, management and interpretation of historic vessels. From a shipping family, Malcolm was initially trained as an Engineer within heavy industry. In the subsequent years he worked as a Maintenance Engineer and Consultant within the steel, marine (seagoing) and power industries. He later studied Boatbuilding
Consultants
Wooden boats built, repaired and restored. Bespoke interior and deck joinery. Timber masts and spars made and repaired. Custom one-off composite parts. Member of the Wooden Boatbuilders Trade Association.
Mainstay Marine Solutions carries on a long legacy of boat building with a core management team who have been designing and building workboats for over 30 years in our deep-water facilities in Pembroke Dock, on the Milford Haven waterway in South West Wales. We are renowned for our quality workmanship and pride ourselves on our ability to manufacture quality Welsh products to international customers. We offer a fully-comprehensive service from concept design to through-life support. So whether it’s new workboat build, refit, maintenance or repair, we understand that time and precision are