Welcome to Traditional Boat Supplies.


Photos © Richard Johnstone-Bryden

Traditional Boat Supplies was born after I bought a 'Wreck'. SWEET PROMISE is her name and what a misnomer....... 1931 Scottish 'Fifie' built by Weatherheads of Cockenzie, Larch on Oak and used to be owned some years ago by Lt Cdr `Buster' Crabb.

The products on my website, in general, have been well tried and tested on my own boat and throughout my life.

I must clearly state that I am not a time served shipwright.This chandlery is based on wooden boats that I have enjoyed for over 60 years.

My knowledge is available to you all. What I do know works well and product knowledge is my forte for wooden boats.

Well to Maureen, boat is a four letter word. Well it is isn't it? How little was she aware that I did have a mistress. A girt great lump of wood around 18 tons whose shape was totally alien to me. As a Cornishman, living on the East Coast with a double-ender defies the norm for a Janner. However the tools don't and I sincerely hope you enjoy, as I do, using them.

In general, all products on our website have been used on my own vessel. Perhaps I am somewhat different to the usual chandler.

Please note: All prices now plus VAT