Adrian Stone has been building, repairing, and surveying yachts, since 1974.As the managing director of his own boat building business in Cowes, he has accumulated 34 years of experience in all aspects of boat construction and repair.Since he began surveying, Adrian has worked with many clients and on average, clients rate our service a 10 out of 10, and often mention our professionalism and ability to stay on deadline.

Employed to oversee the conservation of the Trust’s collection of over 60 vessels of national and international importance. This included carrying out condition surveys, developing method statements, conservation plans, and advising on future use of the vessels within a museum environment. Managed small team of professional yacht restoration professionals and curator. During this time, the Trust received a National Heritage Lottery Grant of £14.8 million to build a new museum and further… Show more Employed to oversee the conservation of the Trust’s collection of over 60 vessels of national and international importance. This included carrying out condition surveys, developing method statements, conservation plans, and advising on future use of the vessels within a museum environment. Managed small team of professional yacht restoration professionals and curator. During this time, the Trust received a National Heritage Lottery Grant of £14.8 million to build a new museum and further restore the collection. Provided expertise towards the planning, design, and construction of the new museum conservation boat yard and display facilities Show less

• Travelled the UK sourcing oak and other trees with the correct shapes to be used as timber for the reconstruction of the vessel• Totally deconstructed and re-framed with grown frames from the keel to the beam shelf• New stem, apron, bronze floors, horn timbers, and quarter knees to transom fitted• New deck beams fitted throughout and full length bilge stringers fitted• Totally re-planked in 1 ¾” iroko planking

as the director and head craftsman of my own business in the competitive environment of Cowes yachting, it was my aim to provide the highest level of craftsmanship to a demanding, high profile clientele. In the 29 years I was in operation, I built a client base through superior workmanship and word of mouth recommendations.Key Achievements:• Worked closely with owners to create bespoke features for one of a kind classics as well as production yachts• Overcame technical… Show more as the director and head craftsman of my own business in the competitive environment of Cowes yachting, it was my aim to provide the highest level of craftsmanship to a demanding, high profile clientele. In the 29 years I was in operation, I built a client base through superior workmanship and word of mouth recommendations.Key Achievements:• Worked closely with owners to create bespoke features for one of a kind classics as well as production yachts• Overcame technical challenges to provide repair solutions in keeping with each vessel’s unique character• Frequently brought in as an associate to surveyors (including Chris Temple, Jim Pritchard, High Modulus Yacht Design, George Truckell.) for large wooden yacht surveys • Adhered to the highest standards of craftsmanship while providing services within the owner’s budget• Completed an extensive range of yacht repairs on a large portion of Admiral’s Cup fleet vessels, including repositioning keels and internal structures• Rebuilt wrought iron and wooden steam launch Banshee, date 1880• Was awarded sole building rights for wooden West Wight Scow sailing dinghies Show less