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Yacht decking, a traceable alternative to teak.

Yacht & Boat Decking

Tropical hardwoods recovered from forests submerged beneath reservoirs, for laid decks, saloon joinery and cabins. A traceable alternative to Burmese teak for yards in the UK and the US, with nothing newly felled and every batch documented from the lake to the yard.

Why submerged hardwood at sea

Built for life at sea

The collection's tropical hardwoods keep their technical performance after decades beneath the water, which is what makes several of them suitable for marine use. Our concept studies show Saint Martin Jaune, known elsewhere as Angelim Pedra, as a laid deck. Marine suitability is confirmed species by species, with technical data available on request. Shown: concept rendering, Saint Martin Jaune laid deck.

Saint Martin Jaune

One of the collection's Rare species, prepared to order, part of the 2027 launch palette and the species shown in our concept studies for laid decks. Shown: Saint Martin Jaune.

Hard and stable on deck

Triton reports greater hardness and stability in its submerged timber, qualities that count on a deck exposed to the weather and constant use. In the words of Elodie Delonca of Triton, these timbers are "naturally durable, mechanically resistant". Shown: concept rendering.

Saloons and cabins

Below deck, Chawari can carry the joinery of a saloon, and the same timber can continue into cabins, doors and furniture, so the whole interior shares one material. Shown: concept rendering, Chawari saloon joinery.

Preserved by the water

Below roughly five metres (about 16 feet), the reservoir is virtually free of oxygen, so the fungi that cause decay cannot work and the timber hardly degrades. Each species and batch is still graded, dried and technically reviewed before it goes to a yard. Shown: concept rendering.

Traceable, with nothing newly felled

Every board comes from trees that were already lost beneath the water, so no living forest is cut. The timber is harvested under a 25-year contract with the national forest office, and each batch ships with a Certificate of Guarantee of Origin, so species and origin are documented for every shipment, in the UK or the US. Photograph: Triton Timber.
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Discover the species, formats and finishes

Download the catalogue for the full palette and the story behind the collection, or request samples for your yard.

Yacht Decking FAQs

Is submerged wood an alternative to teak?

It offers a traceable alternative to Burmese teak for decks and interiors. Each species has its own performance, so suitability for marine use is confirmed species by species.

Which species suit a yacht deck?

Our concept studies show Saint Martin Jaune as a laid deck. Marine suitability depends on the species, and technical data is available on request for each one.

Can the same timber be used on deck and below?

Yes. A species can run from the deck into saloon joinery, cabins and furniture, so the whole vessel shares one material, subject to volume, grade and lead times.

Why hasn't the wood rotted under water?

Below roughly five metres (about 16 feet), the reservoir is virtually free of oxygen, so the fungi that cause decay cannot work and the timber hardly degrades. Recovery focuses on the deeper areas; wood from shallow or fluctuating water decays and is not used. Each species and batch is still graded, dried and technically reviewed before use.

I am a yacht designer or builder. How do we start?

Apply now for early specification benefits for decks and interiors. Start with material samples and a conversation with the Re:claimed team.

How is the origin documented?

Each batch ships with a Certificate of Guarantee of Origin, and the timber is harvested under a 25-year contract with the national forest office. That documentation can support BREEAM Mat 03 responsible-sourcing evidence; credits are confirmed by each project's assessor.

Do you supply projects in the US?

Yes. The collection is offered to projects in both the UK and the US. Start with samples or a presentation by video call; volume, grade, lead times and delivery are confirmed for each project at specification.

When can I order?

The collection is being introduced in the UK and the US now, with first projects delivered from 2027. Reservations for 2027 projects are open: request samples, book a presentation or download the catalogue.

Reserve your timber for 2027

Discuss your project

Volumes are finite and allocated project by project. Request samples, book a presentation by video call or at our Mayfair showroom in London, or tell us about your vessel. We work with clients in the UK and the US.

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23,24 Berkeley Square, W1J 6HE

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Elena Padovan, Vice President

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By Appointment Only

Unit 6b Battersea Road, Heaton Mersey
Cheshire, SK4 3EA

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