Welcome to Stones Boatyard

For almost 100 years, the Stone family have been building and restoring wooden boats on the Salcombe Estuary. With nautical blood running through our veins, generation after generation of Stone men and women have been inextricably drawn to the ocean and a life of craft and adventure.

In 2021 we combined our passion for adventure with YETI's unrivalled range of outdoor gear and became the UK's largest approved YETI stockist.

Family owned since 1929

Wooden Boat Specialists

We provide a comprehensive storage and maintenance, and launch and recovery service for all wooden boats, including the famous Salcombe Yawl.

Stones Boatyard was established on the banks of the Salcombe Estuary in 1938. Opened by James Stone, the yard was first used to build the now famous Salcombe Yawls.

Over the years the Stone family built a reputation for constructing fast, well-made wooden racing boats. In 2004, Tristan Stone built a brand new boatyard to provide undercover boat storage in Salcombe, as well as space dedicated to the care and maintenance of wooden boats.

Just above the beautiful Salcombe estuary, the yard is ideally situated to provide a total management service for all wooden boats.

OFFICIAL UK DEALER

Approved YETI® Stockist

In 2020, we partnered with global cool box and outdoor accessory legends, YETI, to bring their incredible range of cool boxes, drinkware, cool bags and accessories to our Salcombe base.

As long-time admirers and everyday users of YETI's brilliant products, we're proud to have become the leading YETI stockist in the UK, offering a huge range of YETI products for sale on our website.

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Home of the Salcombe Yawl

We offer the best undercover storage for all types of boat, and full wooden boat management service, all under one roof in East Portlemouth on the Salcombe Estuary.

We provide a bespoke service for classic boat owners. Moorings are available and we provide a launch and recovery package tailored to your individual needs. We look after each boat as if it is our own and we pride ourselves on our attention to detail.

In Safe Hands

Our modern dry boat storage facility ensures all marine services are available under one roof and your boat is treated with the utmost care.

We have an in-depth knowledge of everything related to wooden boats. A race tuning service is available for customers wishing to compete in the Salcombe yawl open meetings and regattas. We keep a large stock of new masts, fittings and rope, and are committed to helping customers spend as much time out on the water as possible.

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Craftsmanship

Our experienced and skilled team have a wealth of knowledge in all aspects of wooden boats, and we are always happy to help.

We are proud that over many years we have carefully merged traditional methods with some of the modern materials that are now available, the outcome being a very experienced team that can undertake repairs and rebuilds using the correct methods and materials for each specific job.

We have a wealth of experience applying both one and two pack systems in our temperature controlled paint shop.

Custom-made sails and covers can be made for any class of boat. All makes of engine can be serviced or repaired.

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Wooden Boats for Sale

Buy a wooden boat from Stones Boatyard in Salcombe and get the peace of mind that comes with buying from one of the UK's leading wooden boat specialists.

SALCOMBE BOATS FOR SALE

Torqeedo

We are proud to be an official agent for Torqeedo - the world's leading electric outboard motor manufacturer.

With low maintenance, low noise levels, simple operation and environmentally friendly credentials, Torqeedo's innovation in water-based electromobility is unrivalled.

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