Stones Boatyard

Stones Boatyard, wooden boat boatyard in Salcombe

Stones Boatyard is a family-run boatyard established on the banks of the Salcombe Estuary in Devon (UK). The company presents itself as a specialist in wooden boats and the Salcombe Yawl, and as an approved stockist of YETI and Big Green Egg in the UK. Its activity combines the construction, restoration and maintenance of wooden boats with the sale of outdoor and cooking equipment.

Family history and evolution of the boatyard

According to the company itself, the Stone family has been building and restoring wooden boats on the Salcombe Estuary for almost a hundred years. The boatyard was established in 1938, opened by James Stone, and in its early days was used to build the now famous Salcombe Yawls. Over the years, the family built a reputation for constructing fast, well-made wooden racing boats. In 2004, Tristan Stone built a new boatyard to provide undercover boat storage in Salcombe and space dedicated to the care and maintenance of wooden boats.

Services for wooden boats

The boatyard offers a comprehensive management service for wooden boats, with undercover storage for all types of boats, launch and recovery, and maintenance. It has moorings and a launch and recovery package tailored to each client's needs. The company describes its dry storage facility as modern and with all marine services under one roof.

• Undercover and dry boat storage.
• Launch and recovery.
• Moorings.
• Maintenance and comprehensive management of wooden boats.
• Race preparation service, aimed at those competing in Salcombe Yawl meetings and races.
• Temperature-controlled spray booth painting, applying one and two-component systems.
• Repairs and rebuilds combining traditional methods and modern materials.
• Service and repair of engines of all brands.
• Custom sail and cover making for any class of boat.
• Large stock of masts, fittings and new ropes.

Sale of wooden boats

The company sells wooden boats in Salcombe and presents itself as one of the leading specialists in the UK for this type of boat. The website includes a specific section for boats for sale.

YETI distribution

In 2020, Stones Boatyard partnered with YETI to bring the brand's range of coolers, drinkware, cool bags and accessories to its Salcombe base. The company states it has become the largest approved YETI stockist in the UK and offers a wide selection of YETI products for sale on its website, including coolers, bags, cups, bottles, outdoor items and apparel from the brand. It also offers engraving of YETI products and corporate items.

Big Green Egg distribution

In 2025, the company became an official Big Green Egg dealer. The firm links this addition to its love of seafood and local produce from South Devon, and sells the ceramic cooker, its bases, bundles, fuel and accessories. The website mentions a Big Green Egg loyalty and referral programme, as well as a special edition called The Onyx, described as the first unit in fifty years that is not green and with limited stock. The catalogue also includes the New Riverhead limited edition collection.

Torqeedo agent

Stones Boatyard presents itself as an official Torqeedo agent, manufacturer of electric outboard motors. It highlights the low maintenance, low noise level, ease of handling and environmental credentials of these motors.

Shop and customer service

The company has an online shop and a visitable showroom, and offers free UK delivery for orders over £100 with next working day delivery. Among the service information it publishes are the Blue Light discount, Yawl race tracking and the use of Klarna as a payment method.

Location and contact

Yalton, East Portlemouth, Salcombe, Devon, UK, TQ8 8PA · Phone: 01548 844122 · Email: info@stonesboatyard.co.uk