In February 2024, Peter Matheson, builder of traditional Scottish boats and his volunteer team, took on a new project at their boatyard near Glasgow, to build a Stroma Yole inspired by The Voyage of The Aegre
Follow the links below to learn about Peter Matheson, why he was inspired by The Aegre, why he chose to build a Stroma yole, and the whole building process beside the Clyde in Glasgow between February 2024 and November 2025.
- Background: About boatbuilder Peter Matheson and his decision to build this boat.
- February to April 2024: The wood arrives, Peter’s notes on The Aegre, steaming and fitting the first planks
- May to July 2024: More planks, sawn frames cut to shape
- August to September 2024: More planks, up to the 11th now. Nick Grainger of The Aegre visits the boat.
- October 2024: More sawn frames, the deck camber experimented with
- November to December 2024: Framing for the deck, the inside gets some paint.
- February 2025: The deck is laid
- March to June 2025: Splining the deck, fitting the wash strake, and making the spars.
- July to December 2025: Gunnels, hatch, rudder, engine, varnishing and painting.
- This boat is now for sale: see more
For more background:
- Learn about Clydeside Traditional Boatbuilders
- Watch a short video about Peter Matheson, Boatbuilder (2025) Director Murray Morrant, Producers Emily Thorp and Murray Morrant.
- Listen to boat builders Peter Matheson and Murray Morrant with Nick Grainger of The Aegre, chatting about this Stroma yole being built. Recorded 24 September 2024, at Sunny G Radio in Govan, Glasgow.
- A yahl, a yohl, a yole, but not a yawl? Confused?
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