Denman Marine

21/08/2024

Spring is almost here, and summer is right around the corner! 🌞 Imagine yourself cruising on the water in a stunning wooden boat that you built with your own hands. At Denman Marine, we offer a wide range of DIY wooden boat kits, perfect for everyone—from first-time builders to seasoned pros. Whether you’re dreaming of a sailboat, a dinghy, a kayak, or even a charming teardrop camper, we’ve got you covered.

Our kits come with detailed, easy-to-follow instructions, making them a fantastic project for you and your family. Build unforgettable memories with your kids or grandkids as you create something beautiful together.

Don’t miss out on a summer filled with adventure and fun! Get in touch with us today to start your boat-building journey. 🌊

📦 Shipping is available across Australia.

As of 2013, Denman Marine has been offering kits from the great line on designs out of Chesapeake Light Craft USA, from plan and manual sets, to complete kits with almost everything you will need to finish your craft.

19/07/2024

It's been a long time coming, but the new Rhode Runner kit designed by CLC boats is now available in Australia through Denman Marine.

Echoing memories of post-war runabouts like Lyman's and Chris Craft's, the Rhode Runner blends classic looks with modern construction methods. The boat is designed to take 15-25hp outboard motors.

So head on over to our website and check out this stylish modern classic.

https://www.denmanmarine.com.au/rhode-runner---clc-runabout-p119/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email

15/07/2024

The Class Globe 5.80 concept has been a resounding success, with boats being built in Australia and all over the globe. Denman Marine is the Australian kit agent for the Class Globe 5.80, and all kits are cut and assembled in our Kettering workshop. So, if you're looking for a fun project with post-build adventure guaranteed, get in touch and order your kit today.

What’s it like to build your own plywood 19-footer to race solo across the Atlantic? David Harding sailed with Keith Oliver onboard his Globe 5.80

12/06/2024

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04/06/2024

Our latest newsletter has a great special on one of our most popular "non-boat" kits: the Teardrop Camper. With every Teardrop Camper kit sold this month, we are offering a free galley module worth $550 - a great saving when dollars are tight.

So, visit our website and check out the fantastic range of kits you can build yourself. Most are suited to first-time builders and come with comprehensive illustrated build manuals.

There's also the latest on the Class Globe 5.80. Denman Marine supplies building kits for this fantastic small DIY ocean racing yacht. Numbers around Australia and the world have really taken off, with 225 boats under construction or completed. There are 18 entries for the upcoming transatlantic race and 16 entries for the around-the-world Mini Globe Race.

Check it out!

If there is anything you would like to see in our future newsletters, discuss, query or order, please contact us via the contact form on our website.

08/04/2024

Winter is the perfect time to start your boat project for next summer, and we've got just the thing to keep you busy.

Whether you're a novice or a seasoned pro, our wide range of boat kits and plans has something for everyone. From stand-up paddle boards to kayaks, rowing and sailing boats to small power boats, we've got the perfect project waiting for you.

If you are a first-time builder, don't worry about feeling overwhelmed—we provide fully illustrated, step-by-step building manuals with every plan and kit. Building your dream boat has never been easier.

So start your winter project today with Denman Marine. Follow the link to our latest newsletter and discover the joy of building your own boat!

If there is anything you would like to see in our future newsletters, discuss, query or order, please contact us via the contact form on our website.

09/03/2024

We recently completed a Swallow Yachts designed BayRaider 17 for a NSW client. Here's a great video on the boat on the Sialing Kate Louise YouTube channel.

If you're interested in commissioning a BayRaider 17 or any other design, please get in touch.

Dinghy Cruising with 'Marlou'- a Swallow BayRaider 17, on her first sail. Music: Infinity- LemminoEmotio...

24/02/2024

A great day out on Te Rapunga testing reefing systems in strong winds.

29/01/2024

Want to build a boat but are unsure about working with epoxy resins and fibreglass? Denman Marine has a limited number of positions remaining on our intro to stitch and glue/epoxy boatbuilding course on the weekend of the 16th and 17th March.

Gain the skills and confidence you need to make a start on your boatbuilding project.

For further information visit:

The March 2024 Shop Class will be held on the weekend of 16-17 March 2024 at our workshop in Kettering Tasmania, with the hours; Saturday - 9am to 4 pm, and Sunday - 9am to 3pm.

18/11/2023

Very nice varnish to use!

12/09/2023

Is a “gaggle” of stanchions the right term?

A big shout out to Apco Engineering in Tasmania for casting these silicon bronze stanchion bases and machining the gunmetal stanchions to match.

More beautiful bronze boat bling for

31/07/2023

The best daysailers in Australia are the BayRaider 17 and BayRaider 20, designed by Swallow Yachts in the UK. Denman Marine built a number of timber composite versions of these boats up until 2019 but stopped production for a few years to enable us to concentrate on building Te Rapunga.

Denman Marine would like to announce that we are now again producing these highly sought-after boats again in modern, low-maintenance timber composite.

So if you're looking for a boat that is easy to launch, quick to set up and a joy to sail, please get in touch for further information.
Here's a video of capsize testing of one of our BayRaider 20s.

Capsize testing of the BayRaider 20 day sailer by Denman Marine. location - Derwent river, Tasmania, Australia.