Builder Birchwood

Great Britain

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About

Company history

One of the prestigious British shipbuilding companies Birchwood was founded more than 50 years ago and boasts a rich history with spectacular ups and downs. Like many shipyards, Birchwood began by building small boats with outboard and stationary engines.

By the '60s the shipyard had expanded its portfolio of 18 to 20 feet long cruisers and was able to gain a strong market position, but the 70s were really significant for the shipyard when the range grew to 22-29 feet.

In the 90's the company has changed its owner. The brand went to Richard Oddie and the moulds of the popular TS series were bought by Egyptian Shama Yachts. At the time of the deal, Birchwood had only 2 office employees and 20 people left in production. In less than four years, Richard Oddie was able to launch new models, increased his staff five times and increased production.

Status .

In 2002 the shipyard was bought by Vick Marine, which operates the shipyard to this day.

Production .

The shipyard uses its own production facilities for building boats. In 2012-2013 the management of Birchwood tried to use the services of Shanghai factories and even launched a small series of Birchwood 380, but the crisis in China forced the company to abandon the idea.

Model range

Birchwood Shipyard produces fiberglass cruising yachts from 10 to 20 meters in length. If the company succeeds in attracting additional investment, the size of the models will be increased and the portfolio will also be enriched with hybrid boats.

Birchwood now offers one line of outdoor cruising yachts, flybridge gliding boats, hardtop and semi-closed models.

The yachts produced have a «typical» European exterior - smooth sports lines combined with a deep V-shaped hull.

But new projects can already be attributed to designer yachts in high-tech style, with angular forms.

Features .

In its half-century history, the shipyard has launched over 9,000 boats. Many of these yachts have changed the third to fourth tens, but are still in working condition. It is no exaggeration to say about the high quality and reliability of the British shipbuilder.

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