Mears Boat Builders

Here's a snapshot of 70yrs #boatbuilding, #traditional #wooden #boats, #GRP #fishing boats, fitting out GRP hulls.

It’s always nice to gift things isn’t it. This little job has refreshed an old ‘Miracle’ sailing dinghy so a Father can gift it to his Son. Lovely.

Variety is the spice of life. Boats come in all shapes, sizes, materials and construction standards! Our latest completed project; Ethel Maud, is unique in many ways. She is looking sharp once again. Design, sustainability and longevity run through every one of our projects.

The beauty of Teak (sustainable Teak)! Such a beautiful timber to work with. Restoration of Ethel Maud continues… #BoatBuilding #TraditionalCraft

C’est la journée internationale de l’ours polaire mais ce n’est ni son année, ni sa décennie. Ni même son siècle… Les bouleversements climatiques dûs essentiellement aux activités humaines entrainent la destruction de son habitat naturel qui est aussi celui de toute la faune arctique. On imagine difficilement une amélioration suffisante pour pouvoir sauver l'espèce d'ici à 2100. Certains scientifiques sont encore plus pessimistes, et estiment que la population aura disparue en 2050. En attendant, selon la Nasa, la surface de la banquise décroît de 13% chaque décennie. Ours polaires, arctique canadien et européen - laurentbaheux.com #journéemondialedelourspolaire #InternationalPolarBearDay

In his largest ever retrospective, titled Extraction / Abstraction, Canadian photographer @EdwardBurtynsky showcases the myriad ways humans have impacted our planet. Learn more 👉 newscientist.com/video/2418883-…

Infra Red rays bursting through the boatyard this morning… #BoatBuilding

The F word… you may have heard of it.  Formaldehyde is a highly toxic substance, and this pic shows what fish farms use it for – to try and prevent fish being eaten alive by sea lice… But formaldehyde has other effects, mainly it causes cancer – and it’s being used in Salmon farming without proper controls. The sea lice wouldn’t be an issue if the Salmon weren’t crammed, one hundred thousand at a time, into a small net, with only wriggle room between them.  We need to end the industrial scale farming of animals, there’s nothing right with it... bit.ly/3ULT6Bm

Putin tried and failed to murder Navalny quickly and secretly with poison, and now he has murdered him slowly and publicly in prison. He was killed for exposing Putin and his mafia as the crooks and thieves they are. My thoughts are with the brave man's wife and children.

Ethel Maud’s renewal is progressing well. Some gorgeous sustainable plantation Teak for the new expansive foredeck (seams yet to be payed), forecuddy rearranged and rejuvenated. Cockpit area next…!

Humpback Whales work collaboratively to make Fibonacci Spiral bubble net. Recorded by Piet van den Bemd. uk.news.yahoo.com/golden-moment-…

Not a single person living in the moment…

Flood Warnings issued by Environment Agency for East Devon Visit gov.uk Or call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 River Yarty from Yarcombe to Axminster. check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/11… River Axe Winsham to Axmouth check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/11… Roads & Properties may be affected

@MarkGra87401526 Depends which aspect of the boat we’re working on but normally Epifanes, International or Hempels. Occasionally Teamac or Awlgrip too. 👍

Happy New Year Tweeps! Restoration work is on the 2024 agenda! This old girl was built down in Mylor in the late 60’s and is getting a new lease of life with us. #BoatBuilding #Tradition #Craft

“Wee Gove told me to weigh in and make some cash” #janeygodleyvoiceover #michellemone

Shaq went in for his operation today. It was a very dangerous procedure. All the big guy wanted as a street dog was a chance at life… (1/5) 🧵

Ethel Maud has also arrived for some rejuvenation and sharpening up #BoatBuilding #Craft #Tradition

Some crisp @CoppercoatUK going on today.

Lovely visit to Windsor Marina to see one of our clinker launches living it’s new life on the Thames. #BestLife #BoatLife #BoatBuilding