The Freebody family have been trading on the Thames for over 300 years, and from our present site at Hurley as boatbuilders and restorers since the 1930s. We design and build every type of launch from the smallest dinghy through to electric canoes, slipper launches, saloon launches and steam launches.

A small family run business, established for 87 years and capable of restoring and maintaining wooden boats of up to approx 45 feet length.

Steel and bronze fabrication and casting pattern making. Block maker and general supplier of traditional fittings. Dry docking facilities up to 90 feet. Repair trades in wood and steel.

Located in a sheltered Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and within easy reach of the sea, Fox's Marina & Boatyard is conveniently located for UK and cross-Channel sailing.

A unique chandlery on the river Hamble

Built on a WWII vintage concrete barge the Chandlery Barge is unique on the river Hamble. The Chandlery Barge sells new, second-hand and redundant chandlery. Our stock lists hundreds of thousand items so if you cant find it here you might as well give up now.

If you like boat jumbles then a visit to the Chandlery Barge is a must our extensive stock means you have an excellent chance of finding that discontinued item or classic part you have been looking for

Foreshore Books produce a series of handbooks for the Commercial Marine and Ports Industry, including SCV Code, Waste Port Management, ISPS Code, and Workboat Code handbooks. Please refer to our website for details.

All kinds of specialised ropework, including rope fenders of all types, ships' bellropes, lanyards, rope mats, nets, custom ropework etc, small scale wire rope hand splicing.

It may surprise you to know that Flexicovers has been around for 45 years, and during that time it has remained firmly a family affair.

Rick and Donia Gray started supplying Sunseeker just four years after they established their business in 1974, cementing their place as suppliers of high-end yacht covers. After that first ’28 Offshore’ the business continued to go from strength to strength, and with their son, David, and the current director, Bill Wilson, joining the team, Flexicovers was well and truly established.

​​Providing quality sailing products in Hampshire for over 30 years When it comes to your boat’s performance you’ll want the very best and at Flew sails you’ll find a fantastic range of services to enhance your sailing experience.

We are passionate about sailing and producing beautifully crafted products that offer excellent value.