Davison Brothers boat builders

[Draco]

I have a 48’ trad stern built by Davison Brothers (as per CanalPlan), but alas that’s about as much as I know about its history. Is there any way I can find out which year it was built? When did the Brothers stop building boats? Found a thread on here about them but from 2006. Many thanks

[John Brightley]

Davison Bros are still in business at Sawley Bridge Marina -I suggest you contact them direct.

[noddyboater]

I don't think they're in business at Sawley marina anymore,  but still have moorings near Trent Lock at the bottom of the Erewash canal.  

[John Brightley]

2 minutes ago, noddyboater said:

I don't think they're in business at Sawley marina anymore,  but still have moorings near Trent Lock at the bottom of the Erewash canal.  

Their current business details here https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/00835199

give their address as Sawley Bridge Marina.

 

[noddyboater]

Yes, I realise that  but you won't be finding a boat builders yard in action if you turn up to that address. 

I think there's a current phone number on the moorings sign on the Erewash. 

[malp]

Not saying that your particular boat's entry is wrong, but CanalPlan, whilst useful, is not 100% reliable

[Draco]

Thanks for all the responses! Have contacted Sawley Marina to investigate further. Erewash is some way away so can’t go there to check.

[JamesFrance]

I had a couple of their 28ft wooden forward control boats in the late 60s and they were offering boats with seacrete hulls also then, so not sure when they changed to steel.