In this video, traditional boatbuilder Ben Harris, and his team, are working on a 34-foot gaff cutter yacht called CONSTANCE. They started this new-build commission for their client in the autumn of 2019; photographer Emily Harris checks out their progress, observing various jobs going on at Ben's workshop, within 'Gweek Classic Boatyard', just outside Falmouth in Cornwall.
- Ben shapes up some spar fittings, later to be fitted to the mast and spars he has made.
- James fits the companionway steps also made by Ben, making it easier to access the interior onboard CONSTANCE, as she is fitted out.
- Pete fits her skylight which is made from reclaimed teak, once part of the deck of a cruise liner.
The lines for CONSTANCE were developed by Ben, in collaboration with naval architect Jack Gifford and were inspired by a Falmouth quay punt called CURLEW. For more information on CONSTANCE please visit Ben Harris & Co's website: www.benharrisboats.co.uk/
Ben Harris & Co Wooden Boats use traditional boatbuilding techniques to build (new) sailing yachts and traditional boats, restore motor and sailing yachts including building/restoring smaller craft - dingies and yacht tenders - as well as making masts and spars in their workshops.
Video production:
Emily Harris Photography
Music via Artlist:
By The Coast (Instrumental version) by Thomas Lavine
The Miracle That You Are by Aija Alsina