Vc Metalwork

22/06/2026

Designing. Machining. Fabricating. Who knows what this machine is used for? (Operated by the most highly trained hands of course)

17/06/2026

High-speed CNC machining in progress.

Our VF2 SS with 4th axis capability machining a Spin Pole OBE Adapter for the superyacht sector. Complex geometries, accurate indexing, and precision machining all carried out in-house.

11/06/2026

Welcome back to our Jake McCann!

Jake first joined VC Metalwork in 2010 at the age of 20, beginning his career in the polishing department. Over the following years, he progressed through fabrication and welding roles before moving into project management, gaining hands-on experience across multiple areas of the business.

In 2016, Jake transitioned into the superyacht industry, joining M/Y Bystander as Second Engineer. Over the next decade, he built extensive onboard engineering experience, progressing through the ranks to become Chief Engineer. During this time, he was responsible for the operation, maintenance, and management of complex yacht systems while working closely with captains, owners, shipyards, and specialist contractors.

Having spent nearly ten years at sea, Jake returned to VC Metalwork in 2026 to join the management team. His combination of workshop, fabrication, project management, and onboard engineering experience provides a valuable perspective when supporting clients and delivering technical solutions for superyacht projects.

Jake plays a key role in bridging the gap between engineering requirements onboard and practical fabrication solutions ashore, helping ensure projects are delivered efficiently, safely, and to the high standards expected within the superyacht industry.

We're looking forward to a bright future!

08/06/2026

What separates good fabrication from superyacht-standard fabrication? Often, the material itself.

From titanium and duplex stainless through to specialist marine alloys, different materials demand completely different machining, welding, and finishing approaches to get them right.

Our latest blog takes a look at the materials behind some of the industry’s most demanding projects.

Superyacht Metalwork and Marine Materials: Superyacht fabrication requires careful material selection for every application.

03/06/2026

Precision in fabrication does not stop once the welding is complete.

The finishing stage is where experience, craftsmanship, and attention to detail come fully into focus. Every surface is refined to superyacht standard, with the goal always being the same: deliver work that exceeds client expectations before it even reaches the vessel.

26/05/2026

Chop chop! Urgent metalwork for a superyacht client... Working hard and taking numbers...

18/05/2026

Designed and created for a private client, this bespoke mild steel bull feature was precision waterjet cut to capture every detail with a sharp, striking finish.

Backlit to enhance the silhouette and professionally installed for maximum impact, the piece transforms the space both day and night.
A one-off design combining custom fabrication, clean installation and statement-making metalwork.

20/04/2026

"You only have to hold it in your hand to feel the quality."

14/04/2026

Two handrails. Straightforward brief, or is it?

316L stainless, 38mm tube, built to sit at around 800mm overall height.
But most of the work sits in the interface.

Machined fittings at 38.2mm to match existing receivers exactly.
Keyed connection added to control alignment, no tolerance for movement.

70mm cover ring welded in to close the gap and finish the transition cleanly.

If this is out by even a millimetre, it shows immediately and it will not seat or load as intended.

08/04/2026

Checkstay tangs; simple components on paper, but they carry real load when it matters.

These have been machined from 316L stainless steel bar, following the client’s drawing exactly. Clean geometry, controlled tolerances, and a finish that holds up in a superyacht environment without becoming a maintenance issue.

A checkstay tang is the connection point between the checkstay and the structure, whether that’s deck, chainplate, or mast base. It is a small part in the system, but it sits directly in the load path, so there is no room for compromise in material choice or machining accuracy.

Some projects come with full technical specs, others arrive as a requirement from scratch: Either way, the approach is the same; deliver a component that will do its job without question.