About
Our Story so Far...
G Smyth boats began in 2009, located originally in Old Town, Annalong, the business relocated to Kilkeel Harbour in 2013 after building a new bespoke building for its growing business - both building fishing boats and offering a repair service to the local and visiting fleet.
In 2009 G Smyth Boats employed 5 people and now in 2025 it employs 15 fulltime staff.
In the years since being established Gerry Smyth has chosen to invest in the development of newly designed fishing vessels. In 2017 the vision to design a 12m Catamaran became a reality and has become a leading vessel for under 15m fisherman.
Meet the GSB Team
Gerald Smyth
Proprietor
Joel Chambers
Foreman
Ceara Russell
Office
Graham Ochiltree
Welder
Tom Higgins
Joiner
Jamie Parke
Boat Builder
JF Smyth
Laminator
Donal Bradley
Boat Builder
Stephen Heslip
Boat Builder
Caitlin Smyth
Office
Eoghan Smyth
Apprentice Joiner
Gerry McConkey
Boat Builder
Caolum Murphy
Laminator
The Boss
Joel has been part of the company since he left school in 2011. Joel is a great asset to the company in both his skills as a boat builder and his ability to lead the team.
Joined in 2011. Ceara is responsible for the day to day running of the company. Liaising with customers, finalising details of builds.
Graham , a very talented welder and has been part of the G Smyth Boats team from the beginning. Graham creates rails, hand rails, steps and masts for each vessel.
Tom is an exceptional Joiner, working with the other joiners to create bespoke wheelhouse layouts and finishes.
Jamie has been with G Smyth Boats since leaving school. He is a part of Richard's team, an works along side Jonnie to complete fish rooms, engine rooms etc
Skilled laminator laying up our hulls, wheelhouses, hatches, doors with the other members of the laminating team
Skilled laminator laying up our hulls, wheelhouses, hatches, doors with the other members of the laminating team
Skilled laminator laying up our hulls, wheelhouses, hatches, doors with the other members of the laminating team
Caitlin joined G Smyth Boats in 2021 after studying Business and accounts at SRC, Newry.
Eoghan started his apprenticeship in 2021, attending college one day a week as well as working alongside Tom learning the skills to fit out the boat's wheelhouse, galley and accommodation