Leather has been used in boat building for hundreds of years due to its durability and ability to survive harsh conditions, in particular to cover equipment. Some uses include: steering wheel covers, bottlescrew covers, tiller leather grips, mast and cable covers of various types,

Soft and strong leather is used for padded chocks to protect the hull of a yacht.

The bow sprit ring is made from veg tan shoulder.

For boat and yacht building, marine leather is used not only for hard wearing functional tasks, but also for yacht and boat upholstery and trimming. From a leather padded seat in a rowing boat to full leather upholstery on an exclusive yacht.

Please call 01535 630006 for help with selection of leather for your marine project, we can supply quantities of high quality leather for any large project.