For well over 150 years the name THORNYCROFT has been synonymous with the very best in marine engineering, an achievement made possible by the entrepreneurial talents of John Issac Thornycroft back in 1859.

To the right you can see an advert dating from 1953 offering the full THORNYCROFT range of that period.

Based on the River Thames at Goring, we are the longest established British firm dealing solely with electric boats and electric drive systems, and we have been at the forefront of many developments in this field. Our customers include the three major navigation authorities - British Waterways, the Environment Agency, and the Broads Authority - together with commercial operators, canal societies, and of course a huge family of private boat owners. We pride ourselves on our service, and always aim to supply the customer with the best equipment for their needs.

The Owen Agency has extensive experience in the marine industry, producing creative marketing solutions since 1969. Services include photography, graphic design, PR consultancy, website construction and marketing consultancy. Well versed with the nuances associated with premium propositions, The Owen Agency is ideally positioned to advise you on all of your marketing requirements.

The business was launched in 2006 with the aim of selling new outboard engines, as well as outboard servicing, repairs and the provision of outboard parts.

Manufacturers of bespoke mattresses and bed linen. Using natural fibres we manufacture breathable supportive mattresses for boats and the marine trade that can be custom shaped to fit any space. Combination of coir fibre and latex foam as well as pocket springs and memory foam.
Cotton and poly cotton sheets and fitted bed linen, as well as mattress protectors, duvets and duvet covers.
We are suppliers of slatted bed base kits for self assembly, which provide any boat berth with extra sprung comfort and enhanced ventilation.

Clinker pulling and sailing dinghies built to order. Also clinker open fishing boats in wood and some GRP.

Our company specialises in building, repairs and refits of traditionally built craft, re-masting and re-rigging. We have boatbuilders with many years experience together with joiners, engineers and painters. The yard has slipping facilities to 30 tons and alongside berthing for work afloat in Bursledon Pool.

We have been in business for over 20 years offering our customers (from UK and Europe) quality covers using only the best quality material available in the UK. From sprayhoods to cockpit enclosures, biminis to dodgers, we do them all! We undertake all forms of canvas and pvc repairs to boat covers including replacement windows, zips and lost or broken fittings. We also fabricate and fit marine grade stainless steel hoops/bars for custom Cockpit Enclosures.

Based on Monmouth Beach in Lyme Regis, the Boat Building Academy trains people of any age (over eighteen) to build, maintain and restore boats.