Fishing Boats

Fishing boat models carry a lot of character for their size. Wheelhouse shapes, shelter decks, gallows, reels, masts and derricks all show clearly, and the traditional colour schemes used around British and European ports give them a strong identity on a shelf.

The boats in this range

Traditional sailing and motorised inshore boats, drifters and trawlers, and general purpose working craft of the kind found in harbours around the coast. Hull forms vary widely between fisheries and regions, which is part of the appeal: these are not a single type but a family of boats shaped by where they worked.

Construction

Hulls are built in timber by hand, with cast and brass fittings, painted hulls and rigging where the boat type carried it. Nets, pots and deck clutter are included on models where the design calls for it. Finishes follow traditional working colours with a clear waterline.

Who they suit

Anyone with a link to the fishing industry, coastal homes and holiday lets, seafood restaurants and pubs, and collectors who prefer working vessels to yachts or warships. As gifts they land particularly well with people who spent time at sea, who would spot an inaccurate yacht from across the room.

Common questions

Can I order a model of my family’s boat?

Yes. Send photographs and the registration and we will build her to order, including port letters, as a custom commission.

Do you sell fishing boat kits?

Yes, separately in our model ship kits section, including traditional regional types.

Where should a fishing boat model be displayed?

Anywhere out of grease and heavy dust. Kitchens and bars are common choices but are hard on fine deck detail, so a case is worth considering.