With a proven pedigree in the world of wooden yacht masts and oars, our skills and knowledge have often been called upon within similar industries. As a glue-lam specialist and with the flexibility and facilities to take on a wide range of projects, diversification has become common place.
With the growing demand for traditional and sustainable materials within modern architecture, internal and external columns both structural and cosmetic have become regular work to satisfy this growing market. With a the ability to turn almost any size of column, from a variety of materials there is little we can not accommodate.
The link below will highlight some of the bespoke projects we have und ertaken over the years.
Over the years Collar spars have been used in Olympic competition, crossed all of the worlds Oceans, and can be found on nearly all wooden spared production boats ever made. With a capacity of producing any wooden mast or spar up to 100' in length....
Having made our name in producing the finest quality wooden rowing oars for crews throughout the world, it is hardly surprising that we are still producing a comprehensive range today. At the lower end of the range are the standard wooden oars, offering quality and value for everyday use. Using the skills from three generations of the Collar family, a pair of Spruce spoon or skiff oars can be produced individually to the customer's requirements.
Whether looking to replace an historical flagpole or raising a celebratory flag, our pedigree in producing the finest quality wooden masts for over 80 years m akes Collars the obvious choice for making any flagpole. Using the finest quality timber available our skilled craftsmen are able turn by hand any size or configuration required. With our bespoke service we will guide you throughout the complete process, from an initial consultation to erecting the finished product.
With a history dating back over 80 years, we have produced mast and spars for some of the most beautiful yachts in existence. Specia lising on producing the finest quality yachts mast and spars we pride ourselves on a personal, tailored service, and maintain a close and constant contact with our customers. From the critical choice of timber to the final stages of smoothing and varni shing, a Collars product has over eighty years of experience and expertise put into it, making it the number one choice time and time again.
The following links are a small selection of the some of projects we have been proud to be part off in recent years.
Ayrshire Lass
This lovely 24' boat with her cream sails was built by William. Fife II in 1887. Paul Goss bought her for restoring in 2004 when she was lying in McGruer's yard on the Clyde. Restoration was carry out by Michael Kennedy Boatbuilders and lunched just for Fife Regatta 2008.