Taylor Made carvel boats are built from selected spotted gum, a native hardwood ideally suited to boatbuilding because it has elasticity as well as strength and durability.

If you contract Ian to build your vessel, it may take a little time to source the best hardwoods, because he insists the lengths of timber he uses are full length, and will make no compromise.

All fastenings, (screws and nails), are copper and silicone bronze. All bolts are handmade from copper. Planks are caulked in the traditional way—cotton and oakum with puttied seams.