I have had the pleasure of working with Colin Henwood of Henwood & Dean Boatbuilders on several projects including designing the 13ft. "Polly" for Bernard Barnett, and the 25ft. "Lady Helen" for Clive Hicks. Both are traditionally built carvel timber electric launches for use on the river Thames and show off Colin's considerable skills to great effect.
Between 1998 and 2001 Colin carried out a major restoration on the famous Saunders built steam powered umpires launch "Consuta" and I was asked to advise on returning the hull back to its original shape and to take off her hull lines.
Our most recent collaboration is on a 30ft owner's launch, delivered in 2009, for a magnificent 1930s superyacht which was recommissioned in 2010 after a major restoration.