Light
Windows, skylights and sightlines
Plan natural light and the longest views through the boat before cabinetry closes the space.
How we build
Thoughtfully designed. Carefully built.
A controlled British build process that connects your brief, detailed design, skilled construction and dependable onboard systems.
A clearer commission
Decisions made before they become problems.
Each boat begins with how it will be used. Layout, materials, propulsion, energy, budget and programme are considered together before construction begins.
Digital modelling allows spaces, sightlines, lighting and joinery to be resolved in advance. Agreed decisions are then carried through a defined sequence of hull construction, engineering, interior work, testing and handover.
01
Consult
Discuss lifestyle, cruising area, budget, propulsion, timing and priorities with Oakums.
02
Design
Develop the layout, materials, lighting, equipment and detailed technical specification.
03
Build
Coordinate the hull, engineering, joinery and finishing through defined stages.
04
Handover
Complete testing, documentation, orientation and the final handover.
Purpose built hulls
Built with J. Wilson.
Oakums works with British hull builder J. Wilson. Hull design, engineering requirements and the interior layout are coordinated so that the finished boat works as a complete product rather than a sequence of disconnected trades.
- Hull and layout considered together
- Engineering coordinated with the interior
- Service access planned before fit out
- Build decisions recorded through the process
Materials and detail
Warmth, precision and longevity.
Oakums uses marine grade materials, including marine plywood rather than MDF or chipboard. European and American oak, painted surfaces, worktops, flooring and upholstery are selected as a complete interior and detailed for the realities of life aboard.
- Marine plywood construction
- Solid and high grade oak details
- Integrated storage planned with the layout
- Accessible systems for inspection and maintenance
Designed before it is built
Resolve the whole interior.
Proportion, light and everyday use are tested together so the finished spaces feel deliberate rather than improvised.
Storage
Make it part of the architecture
Use seating, stairs, bed bases and fitted furniture without crowding circulation.
Systems
Keep technical equipment accessible
Allow future inspection and servicing without compromising the calm interior.
Start your Oakums
Bring your ideas to Oakums.
A design consultation is the practical place to discuss layout, style, propulsion, budget and timing together.