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Handcrafted in Mauritius · Collector Grade

Masterpiece Ship Models, Handcrafted in Mauritius

Handmade maritime models built with precision, patience and gallery-level finishing — from classic sailing ships to bespoke corporate commissions.

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Fishing & Working Boats
2 models
Fishing & Working Boats
Authentically crafted wooden models celebrating traditional fishing boats, schooners, and coastal workboats.
Merchant & Clipper Ships
2 models
Merchant & Clipper Ships
Highly detailed wooden scale models of the legendary commercial vessels and majestic tea clippers of the 19th century.
Historic Warships
12 models
Historic Warships
Premium handcrafted wooden scale models of history’s most legendary naval combat vessels and historic warships.
Trending & Best Sellers
8 models
Trending & Best Sellers
A curated selection of our most popular, high-demand, and trending handcrafted wooden ship models.
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Bobato artisan workshop with handcrafted ship model in progress
The Atelier

Every hull begins as a single block of timber.

Our makers in Mauritius shape, plank and rig each model entirely by hand — a single piece can take hundreds of hours. No moulds, no shortcuts; only patience and gallery-level finishing worthy of a lifetime in your collection.

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Hand-carved hulls
Shaped from solid timber, plank by plank.
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Authentic rigging
Thread-by-thread, true to the original vessel.
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Gallery finishing
Lacquered, detailed and display-ready.
The Gallery

Details worth the wait

Bobato ship model on display in gallery
Artisan ship model detail
Bobato craftsmanship in the workshop
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About

Bobato is a luxury maritime atelier — preserving the craft of scale shipbuilding for a new generation of collectors.

Born from a love of the sea and the discipline of the hand, every Bobato model carries the marks of patience, heritage and precision. We build pieces meant to be admired for generations.

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Customer Reviews

Held in Collections Worldwide

1/100th Scale Oyster 62 Yacht. Following a visit to the Bobato Workshop/Showroom in 2024, I recently commissioned a custom model which has just been delivered. Right from the start Kadress at Bobato Ship was excellent and I am delighted with the final result. True Mauritius boat building craftsmanship.

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Gary Russell
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A wonderful visit to this magical place, worthy of a museum! The historic boats have been marvelously reconstructed by a team of passionate craftsmen. We fell in love with a Riva! Thank you for your hospitality!

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Christine Auriel
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A magnificent shop with numerous model boats, each more incredible than the last. The seller is very helpful and passionate. I treated myself to the original Penduick, with a varnished wooden hull, of Éric Tabarly. The packaging is also perfect for air travel. Top-notch!

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Lionel MOREAU
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The models are fantastic; they make you want to break the bank. They can even ship them securely in a crate.

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Flo de Kaw
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High-quality work and clear, precise explanations.

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Johan B
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This shop is like a museum, the service is incredible. I highly recommend it; the model ships are works of art. Thank you 🙏

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Alex M.
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Simply magnificent. Amazing work. Definitely worth the detour!

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elodie GP2A
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Great quality service and perfect communication. I recommend.

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Tomáš Kminiak
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A must-see if you like model making; everything is handmade, from the sails to the cannons.

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Oscar Muñoyerro
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Exceptional boats. Multiple sizes and levels of quality.

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Amazing shop of replicas of sailing ships, many models are famous historical ships such as Victory, Santa Maria, S. Trinidad and Unicorn. The models are assembled, with prices that, when checked later, were almost the same as similar kits to assemble.

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Carlos Kiu
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Beautiful highly skilled model building establishment.

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André Botes
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We went there to get a gift for our CEO and were amazed by the work produced on the different boats.

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Jason Macaque

I really recommend this ship shop. The ships are reasonably priced and the owner is a very kind person.

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Marek Dvořák

The Britannia model arrived safely. Thank you for everything.

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Jean Marie
How It Works

From consultation to your display

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Consultation

Share your vessel, scale and intent. We advise on materials, finishing and timeline.

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Craft

Your model is hand-built in our atelier with progress updates at every milestone.

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Delivery

Insured worldwide shipping in bespoke crating, ready to display on arrival.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Build time depends on complexity and size. A standard model takes 4-8 weeks, while bespoke commissions can take 12-16 weeks. We provide progress updates at every milestone.
Yes, we ship worldwide with insured delivery in bespoke crating. Each model is carefully packed to ensure it arrives in perfect condition.
Absolutely. We specialise in bespoke commissions. Share your vessel's plans, photos, and specifications, and we will craft a museum-grade scale model tailored to your requirements.
We primarily work with bank transfer. After your order is placed, we will send a proforma invoice with our bank details. Full payment is required before shipping.

Commission a piece that outlives the voyage.

Tell us about your dream model. We'll prepare a bespoke quote within two business days.

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