Snediker Yacht Restoration

Snediker Yacht Restoration builds, restores and repairs classic wooden boats. We specialize in traditional construction and have for over thirty years. We have built an outstanding reputation for attention to quality and detail, and have gained a deep understanding of what can go wrong in a wooden boat and how to fix it. Our small, conscientious crew represent about a century and a half of combined experience working on all types of boat projects. Snediker Yacht has worked on racing boats meant to be sailed hard and put away wet, museum pieces that will never see the water, and classic cruisers, comfortable and elegant. More importantly, we have built long lasting relationships with our clients, their families and the boats they love.

Conveniently located between Boston and New York, on the coast of southeastern Connecticut and the beautiful sailing grounds of Fishers Island Sound and Long Island Sound, we are less than a day away by land or sea from New York, Newport, Cape Cod, and the Islands.

DORIS RESTORATION
After languishing in a boat yard in New London CT for 30 years, DORIS, the largest all-wood sailing vessel built by Herreshoff Manufacturing Co in 1905, was scheduled to be scrapped at the end of August 2013. Given a one-year lease on life by the generous collaboration of a good friend and Snediker Yacht Restoration of Pawcatuck, a search for a new owner was spearheaded. Now, thanks to an enthusiastic client, DORIS has been saved.

The complete restoration of DORIS will be the largest ever undertaken by Snediker Yacht Restoration. This website will follow the progress as she’s returned to her original specifications, featuring the latest information and pictures, in addition, will share her history as its discovered through past owners and maritime archives.