Ian Franklin Boatbuilders Ltd / Franklins of Waikawa

Ian Franklin Boat Builders Ltd.

190 Maces Road, Christchurch
Phone: +64 3 384 2722
Fax: +64 3 384 1009
Email: ian@franklin.co.nz
www.franklinboatyards.co.nz

An internationally renown yard with a reputation for high quality construction and finish, Ian Franklin Boat Builders custom build high tech racing and cruising yachts (mono and multi-hulls) motor craft (including the Franklin 925 and 1225 launches) and traditional wooden yachts and launches.

Strum a 51´ Paul Bieker designed water ballasted racer/cruiser in carbon fibre Serengetti a 60´ racer/cruiser designed by Bill Tripp.

The Franklin 925

The Franklin 925, designed by Bruce Askew and developed by Ian Franklin as a production boat.
The yard also produces the big brother to the 925, the Franklin 1225.

Franklins of Waikawa

Waikawa Bay Marina, Picton
Phone: +64 3 573 8500
Fax: +64 3 573 8599
Email: waikawa@franklin.co.nz
www.franklinboatyards.co.nz

A full service marine facility - maintenance, refit and repair services for composite and traditional wooden boats, including, keel and rudder updates, re-powers, repaints, restoration work, interior remodeling, custom marine metalwork, plumbing mechanical and electrical systems. 35 ton travel lift.

Pendragon a 52´ PHRF racer by Laurie Davidson. Koa a 52´ Morelli and Melvin cruising cat leaves Lyttelton Harbour for sea trials California Girl, a 52´ Carl Schumacher cruiser/racer. Inner Circle Picnic a Bruce Askew designed, semi displacement, timber day boat - with a fully clearcoated Kauri timber interior.