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BUILT ON EXPERIENCE.

Driven by craftsmanship.

Trusted by boat owners.

Meet Joel.

Where It All Began

Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron – Melbourne, Victoria

My journey in the marine industry began at the age of 15 when I started my apprenticeship as a shipwright with Down Under Marine at the Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron.

Working alongside experienced tradesmen, I learnt the foundations of traditional boatbuilding, maintenance and repairs on club yachts, sailing boats and privately owned vessels. It was here that my passion for quality craftsmanship and attention to detail was formed—values that continue to guide every project at Reynolds Marine Craft Construction today.

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Sandringham Marine – Melbourne, Victoria

Working at Sandringham Marine expanded my experience across a wide range of vessel repairs, maintenance and restoration projects. During my time there, I was involved in structural fibreglass repairs, complete resprays, gelcoat restoration and general marine maintenance on both recreational and high-performance sailing yachts.

Many of the vessels we worked on were built to compete in internationally recognised offshore races, including the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, the Melbourne to Osaka Yacht Race, and other prestigious events. Working on these yachts reinforced the importance of precision, reliability and workmanship that could withstand some of the toughest conditions at sea.

It was during this stage of my career that I developed a strong appreciation for delivering repairs and finishes to the highest standard, knowing that every detail contributes to a vessel's safety, performance and longevity.

Noosa Marine – Sunshine Coast, Queensland

Relocating to Queensland opened the door to custom boat construction at Noosa Marine, where I worked alongside Julian Griffiths building handcrafted composite vessels from the ground up.

During my time there, I was involved in every stage of construction, from structural laminating and composite assembly through to fairing, finishing and final fit-out. Each build demanded a high level of precision and craftsmanship, reinforcing the importance of quality at every stage of the process.

One of the standout projects was the custom high-performance vessel "Tank", purpose-built to achieve speeds of over 110 km/h. Working on a project of this calibre further developed my skills in composite construction, structural integrity and attention to detail, while proving what can be achieved when performance and craftsmanship come together.

The experience gained at Noosa Marine strengthened my passion for custom boatbuilding and laid the foundation for the premium workmanship that Reynolds Marine Craft Construction is known for today.

Noosa Marine – Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Custom composite boat construction • Structural laminating • Fairing • High-performance vessel builds

United Kingdom – Fairline Yachts & Sunseeker

Seeking to broaden my experience, I relocated to the United Kingdom, where I contracted within two of the world's most recognised luxury yacht manufacturers, Fairline Yachts and Sunseeker.

Working across multiple departments gave me valuable exposure to large-scale production boatbuilding and modern composite manufacturing techniques. My experience included hull and component lamination, mould preparation and repair, structural GRP work, fit-out and quality finishing on luxury motor yachts built to world-class standards.

Working alongside highly skilled tradesmen in a fast-paced production environment reinforced the importance of consistency, precision and attention to detail—qualities that continue to influence every project completed by Reynolds Marine Craft Construction today.

The experience gained overseas provided a broader understanding of composite construction and international manufacturing practices, helping shape the standard of workmanship I strive to deliver on every build, repair and custom project.

Call: +61 452 590 139

BUILT ON EXPERIENCE.

Driven by craftsmanship.

Trusted by boat owners.

Meet Joel.

Where It All Began

Next Chapter..

Sandringham Marine – Melbourne, Victoria

Noosa Marine – Sunshine Coast, Queensland

United Kingdom – Fairline Yachts & Sunseeker

Email: joelcarnes@reynoldsmarinecc.com