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Selected work
Each Woodies is made to order, one at a time, so no two are alike. Below, a closer look at the houseboats we've built and the people we built them for.
Schark Tante Bep
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August 2026
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Moored under the trees in the heart of the city, Tante Bep packs a kitchen, a living room and a sleeping deck into one light, layered space.
Discover ProjectMartin Luther King
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September 2026
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A white panelled ceiling, round portholes and a single bold colour: Martin Luther King proves how much calm one confident choice can give a long hull.
Discover ProjectTjalk Gerritje
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August 2026
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Behind a blue hull and a varnished wheelhouse lies an open hold of white panelling, skylights and portholes, with bursts of orange and yellow where you least expect them.
Discover ProjectFlakkee
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July 2011
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Flakkee turns a long, narrow hull into a flowing sequence of spaces, bathed in daylight from end to end.
Discover ProjectSvalbart
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July 2015
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A ship that has seen the ice, now resting in soft white light, with a trace of her expedition past kept above your head.
Discover ProjectJohannes
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June 2016
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Daylight pours through skylights onto white walls and warm oak, from the kitchen island to a stepped sleeping platform.
Discover ProjectThe Iron Lady
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June 2017
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Black walls, patinated steel and concrete floors, lit from above and warmed by cognac leather: a houseboat that embraces the dark with total conviction.
Discover ProjectSigne
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October 2018
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From the wheelhouse to the bathroom, every room of Signe answers to one hand: wide oak floors, white panelled walls and windows rimmed in green.
Discover ProjectAntoinnete
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September 2019
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Rooms drawn in steel and glass beneath an open sky, a warm oak stage rising from polished concrete and a weathered bar at its heart.
Discover ProjectDoorgedacht
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August 2019
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Hoisted clear of the quay by heavy crane, then returned to her berth among the historic sailing ships of the harbour.
Discover ProjectEilandje
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September 2019
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Compact in size and generous in character, Eilandje carries her signature arches from the cabin all the way up to the wheelhouse.
Discover ProjectJacob van Berlijn
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September 2021
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Low, graceful and made to sail, Jacob van Berlijn carries centuries of Dutch maritime craft with effortless poise.
Discover ProjectSalamander
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June 2022
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Where most hulls close in, Salamander opens up. White planes fold overhead, walls of glass bring the water inside and a triangular skylight frames the sky.
Discover ProjectLefty
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June 2023
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A black hull, a wood-trimmed wheelhouse and an interior of deep varnish and ochre walls. Warm, layered and entirely personal.
Discover ProjectPromethée
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December 2023
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Behind a black hull and white wheelhouse lies a hold of polished concrete, portholes and skylights, crossed by a single rust-red steel beam.
Discover ProjectCara
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June 2024
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Quietly composed and perfectly at home in the canal belt, Cara pairs classic Amsterdam proportions with a crisp, tailored facade.
Discover ProjectDieu M'aidera
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December 2024
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An uninterrupted white hold, polished concrete underfoot and a procession of portholes along both flanks. Calm, luminous and unmistakably confident.
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At the monumental
NDSM shipyard
Woodies is located at the NDSM shipyard in Amsterdam Noord, established in 1915 and already a highly successful and innovative yard at the time. By keeping it a place where ships are made, we help preserve the history of shipbuilding in the city. You are welcome to visit during the build, so your wishes find their way into the finishing, and the ferry from Amsterdam Central takes only ten minutes.
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FAQ
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What kind of boats do you build?
Houseboats for life on the canals, sailing ships that make the journey to the Caribbean, yachts and wooden houseboats. We consciously take on projects of all shapes and sizes.
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Do you build new boats, or renovate existing ones?
Both. We build and renovate boats for the canals of Amsterdam and far beyond.
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Can you take care of the design and the permits?
Yes. Permits, architecture and engineering are part of our services, next to carpentry, steel constructions, rigging and styling.
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Do you build the interior as well?
Yes. Woodies is a ship and interior carpentry company.
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Can I visit my ship during the build?
You are welcome to visit during the build, so your wishes find their way into the finishing.
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Where is the yard?
At the monumental NDSM shipyard in Amsterdam Noord, Ms. van Riemsdijkweg 51. The ferry from Amsterdam Central takes only ten minutes.