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Timber-orientated boat builder and restorer Ian Baird fixes up a plastic boat shock!

Portland boat builder and repairer, freelance writer and environmentalist Ian Baird (contact him here or here) has just fixed up an old plastic boat and brought it back to life. How did that happen? It began with a neglected wreck on the shore. I’ll let Ian tell his story. ‘A pile of broken boats, uncared for and … Continue reading “Timber-orientated boat builder and restorer Ian Baird fixes up a plastic boat shock!”

Ian Baird writes up his first boat restoration job after studying at the BBA – and it was quite a challenge

Some time ago Ian Baird got around to finishing writing up his account of the restoration of Yoma II – the boat restoration that was his first professional project after completing his course at the Boat Building Academy, and it’s in this month’s issue of Water Craft.  He tells me that he had what he described as the … Continue reading “Ian Baird writes up his first boat restoration job after studying at the BBA – and it was quite a challenge”

Ian Baird restores a 1961 Burnham on Sea motor launch

       Boat Building Academy graduate Ian Baird’s first professional commission is nearly ready to take to the water after an extensive restoration. Yoma II is a 1961 Burnham on Sea Motor Boat Company-built vessel based on theirSturdy 16 model of the time. However Yoma was built at 14ft to the owner’s specification. ‘We think the original … Continue reading “Ian Baird restores a 1961 Burnham on Sea motor launch”