Handmade Wooden Canoes – Built for Paddlers Who Appreciate Craftsmanship

Looking for a high-quality, handmade wooden canoe in the UK — but don’t want to build it yourself? If you do want to try, you can check out our canoe kit page here

You’re in the right place.
 

At our Cambridgeshire workshop, we handcraft wooden canoes to order using traditional stitch-and-tape methods, premium timber, and a whole lot of care. Each canoe is made one at a time — not popped from a mold, but shaped by hand and eye.

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Why Choose a Handmade Wooden Canoe?

We don’t compete on price. We compete on pride.

Every canoe we build is made for people who care about the details — people who want something that’s built to last, to be admired, and to actually be paddled.

 

What You’re Paying For:

• Hand-selected marine ply or hardwood

• Fully stitched, reinforced construction

• Painted or varnished inside and out

• Seats, gunnels, decks and finishing included

• A legacy item that’s as beautiful as it is functional

Prices start from £2,000.

Examples:

• Little Kate (Wildfowler): from £2,270

• Peterborough 15’7”: from £3,200

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Prices vary depending on timber, finish, and accessories. We'll walk you through every option to make sure it suits how and where you'll use it.

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Recent Builds

We’ve recently completed:

• Waterman 13

• Peterborough 15'7"

• Little Kate (Wildfowler)

Each build is different — tailored to the customer's needs and finish preferences. That might mean custom paintwork, varnished interiors, or even camouflage options.

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How to Order

1. Choose a design from the Selway Fisher website.

2. Let us know what you're after — size, use, any finish preferences.

3. Pay a 50% deposit to start the build.

4. Collect your finished canoe from our Cambridgeshire workshop in 6-8 weeks.

We’ll guide you every step of the way, helping you choose the right spec for your paddling needs.

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Delivery Info

Due to their size, all canoes can be collected only from our Cambridgeshire workshop. We're happy to help with loading or recommend trusted couriers if needed.

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Ready to Get Started?

We only build a limited number of canoes each season — enquire now to reserve your slot.

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👉 Contact Us to Begin Your Build

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