The new St Mawes Ferry was launched

Champagne corks were popping in Penryn earlier this week when the new St Mawes Ferry was launched from Cockwells Modern and Classic Boatbuilders.

The 60ft wooden ferry, which will have it’s official-naming ceremony in July, Is the result of two and a half year’s work by its owners – Cornwall Ferries Limited – and will carry 100 passengers on the 30 minute crossing from Falmouth to St Mawes 364 days a year.

“We are delighted - firstly that she floats and secondly that all the hard work has resulted in such a beautiful vessel,” said the company’s managing director Tim Light.

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Do remember you can read more about the building of the ferry and see photos of her in build through the galley page or follow this link: St Mawes Passenger Ferry Gallery.

The new St Mawes Ferry enters the water for the first time

Cockwells Bristol Channel Pilot Cutter returns to Southampton Boat Show 2008

In September 2008 Polly Agatha, the Bristol Channel Pilot Cutter Replica, returns to the Southampton Boat Show with her builders Cockwells and her new owners the charter company, Bowsprit Sailing Ltd both of whom would like to welcome you onboard on berth number 383.

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Polly Agatha will be at the Southampton Boat Show 2008

Cockwells Modern and Classic Boatbuilding is shortlisted in the marketing strategy for Cornwall Business Awards 2008

Owner and founder Dave Cockwell said: "As a small business with a limited marketing budget, we are delighted to be shortlisted for the best marketing strategy award."

To find out more on the awards - Cornwall Business Awards 2008 and see if we win ....

Cornwall Business Awards 2008

Welcoming the Superyacht UK Tour of Excellence

Cockwells are delighted to be on the itinerary again for the 2008 Superyacht UK tour of Excellence organised by the BMF and supported by UK Trade and Investment. On 24th April we plan to entertain a group of international delegates from the marine industry including Captains, project managers, yard brokers and designers.

The timing this year will be ideal as our classic launch will be very near completion as an excellent example of the type of bespoke launches we can produce for the superyacht market.

For more information on the tour visit Superyacht UK Tour of Excellence website.

Superyacht UK Tour of Excellence

A new commission for a 48 foot Pilot Cutter

Cockwells had an exciting start to 2008 taking another commission for a Bristol Channel Pilot Cutter to be built alongside the Pet replica (see below).

This new cutter will be based on the lines of the original Peggy but will be extended by 3 foot to a 48 footer providing more space in the saloon area and space for a workshop. The new owner, Classic Charters Limited will be using this Pilot Cutter, Merlin, for corporate and private charter, wildlife expeditions and some charitable work. They plan to be based in the UK with trips to Brittany, the Baltic and further afield for specific expeditions.

Keep an eye on our website for more details.

For more information on her and our other yachts, please have a look at our Classic Yachts pages.

Polly Agatha our 45 foot Bristol Channel Pilot Cutter replica sails away

The end of 2007 bought the end of an era for Cockwells when Polly Agatha, our 45 foot Bristol Channel Pilot Cutter sailed to her new home in Hamble River on the Solent.

New Owners Kim and Trudi Hartley sailed her home with their two sons Beau and Pelham. “I have to admit that I am a bit of a fair weather sailor but sailing Polly Agatha back from Falmouth even in the winter weather was a great experience. Polly Agatha feels solid and safe and having luxury accommodation below makes a big difference to me” says Trudi.Polly Agatha is now operating in the Solent as a private and corporate charter boat and a sailing school. Visit her website at Bowsprit Sailing website to view her sailing itinerary for 2008. If you are interested in chartering Polly Agatha or joining the boat for a sail call Kim Hartley on 00 44 7795480254.

In September 2005, When Polly Agatha was a bare hull with only a stem and frames, she made her debut appearance at Southampton Boat Show and impressed many as she towered over our stand.

Hopefully the Southampton Boat Show will provide us with a berth for Polly Agatha this year so you can come and have a look around during their show 12 – 21 September 2008 (The PSP Southampton Boat Show).

Bristol Channel Pilot Cutter 'Polly Agatha'

Polly Agatha Build Gallery update

The Bristol Channel Pilot Cutter 'Polly Agatha' has left Falmouth and now is at her new home in Cowes, bookings are being taken through Bowsprit Sailing website.

We have now updated her build gallery, to see the latest pictures ~ 'Polly Agatha' Gallery

For more information on her and our other yachts, please have a look at our Classic Yachts pages.

Bristol Channel Pilot Cutter 'Polly Agatha'

The build begins on a 54 Foot Bristol Channel Pilot Cutter – a true replica of Pet

So Philip Austin has started the lofting process on the floor of our workshop and Dave will soon be travelling to Hull to purchase a 45-foot log for the keel. The rest of the wood, the oak and larch, is stored at our sawmill ready for use.

Originally the plan was to build a boat along the lines of the Pilot Cutter Marguerite. However ideas have been swayed by a recent exciting discovery....

To find out more information relating to this project see 54 Foot Bristol Channel Pilot Cutter – a true replica of Pet web page.

For more information on her and our other yachts, please have a look at our Classic Yachts pages.

Ocean Fauna Gallery update

The launch 'Ocean Fauna' is a Cockwells 32' Classic launch (designed by Ed Burnett), she was built at Cockwells in 2004 and after her recent winter visit, her gallery has been up dated.

To see the latest pictures ~ 'Ocean Fauna' Gallery

For more information on her and our other launches, please have a look at our Classic Launches pages.

Cockwells 32' Classic launch 'Ocean Fauna'

The diary of the new wooden ferry

As the recent commissioned wooden ferry for the St Mawes Ferry Company has attracted great interest, it's build has been serialized. To read the latest diary entry and see more images of her, please go to the galley page or follow this link: St Mawes Passenger Ferry Gallery.

Deck laying on the new wooden ferry