About Us

Andrew Hooke graduated from Loughborough University in 1994 with an Honours Degree in Industrial Design and Technology. In 1997 he formed the company 'Woodworks' with the support of the Prince's Youth Business Trust, and in 1999 won their Simon Whitehouse award for business achievement. Since the very beginning Woodworks have produced individual 'one-off' boats to meet the taste and requirements of their customers.

We will work with you to achieve the optimum layout for your needs and priorities, and encourage your close involvement during the construction. We will work with most boat builders, but obviously prefer quality steelwork which compliments our interiors. We are members of the British Marine Federation and of the Canal Boatbuilders Association. This keeps us informed of the latest legislation and enables us to use the BMF contract for the construction of your boat.

Please feel free to contact us to discuss your requirements or to arrange a visit to our workshop.

Explaining our work to Andy Reed MP

A customer's account of his experience, following the building of narrowboat 'Earnest': tuesdaynightclub.co.uk (External link opens in a new window)