A beautifully made wooden toy boat, the perfect companion for bath time or to be admired on a shelf! Its shape is inspired by tuna boats, fishing boats of yesteryear with which our ancestors fished for… big fish!
This boat was handcrafted in Maison Triot’s Breton, France workshop using the same know-how, the same techniques, passed down from generation to generation since 1946. The Bachi toy boat is the perfect companion for your children’s bath time but it also sits nicely on a shelf for display. Made from solid wood sourced from Breton forests of France, this toy is built to withstand the enthusiasm of young sailors and last for years. Its shape is inspired by traditional tuna fishing boats, once used by Breton fishermen to catch… the big fish! In French maritime slang, a bachi is the headgear worn by sailors and quartermasters in the Navy. Made of blue wool cloth, it is topped with a red pompom in the French Navy. The 200 model – known as the Bachi – is a 16cm tuna boat. Made from beech wood, sourced from Breton forests, this boat is equipped with a Bermuda-type cotton sail. This boat was handcrafted in our Breton workshop using the same know-how, the same techniques, passed down from generation to generation since 1946. The Bâchi, like its larger counterparts the Sloop or Misainiers, is a bath toy. While well-designed for use in the water, without a keel or ballast they can capsize in the choppy waters of a child's bath. The captain's hand is then necessary to hold it upright during the bath. Fair winds, sailor!
Material: Solid Beech Wood; Cotton
To produce high-quality products and maintain complete control over the manufacturing process, Maison Triot carefully select their timber from the outset. It is entirely French wood, chosen directly from standing trees in forests located near their manufacturing workshop.
Overall Dimension: L:6.5” x W:2.75" x H:7.5"
Made in France
Four model sailboats with different colored hulls on a beige background
Maison Tirot
Robust, it will last you your whole life if you give it the little bit of care it needs. Indeed, wood is a living material that reacts to water. Despite all the care taken in the construction of our boats, it is not recommended to leave them in contact with water for prolonged periods of time. It is important to let your boat dry in the shade and away from excessive heat after each use.
Fair winds, sailor!
Maison Tirot was founded in 1946 by Francis Tirot in Brittany, France, where the company remains more than 75 years later. For four generations, the company has preserved and shared its craftsmanship through registered designs, producing authentic children’s toys that meet strict French and European safety standards. Each boat is handmade and hand-painted, reflecting a deep commitment to quality and tradition. Since 2021, Augustin Hubert, mentored by Nicolas Tirot, has led the company as the only French manufacturer of wooden toy boats. Recognized for its exceptional expertise, Maison Tirot was awarded the prestigious EPV (Living Heritage Company) label in 2012 and also received the Brittany Creation Prize that same year.
