Skills & Services

XM Yachting was formed in 1977 when 2 sailors set up their own chandlery manufacturing and distribution business. Based in East Sussex for just over 20 years, In 2001 it was bought out to new owners. The move to their new Head Quarters in Hedge End, near Southampton only came about a few years later at the end of October 2003. The XM Yachting range has increased dramatically in its lifetime and now includes our own manufactured products such as the XM Quickfit Lifejacket, XM Liferafts, the well established XM Clothing range and the recently launched XM Batteries. But to provide an all round

To be the Global Partner to the World Rail and Marine Industries manufacturing unique and integrated product solutions. Recognised for providing exemplary Customer Service with World Class levels of Quality, Delivery and Life Time Cost. The equipment and service we offer is without doubt the best in the industry: Delivery, Specification, Value, Reliability, and Quality are all factors considered when creating our products for customers. We are the global leader in the design, manufacturing and supplying of the highest quality window wiping/wash systems for the various active industries around

X-Yachts are built on a deep relation to and understanding of performance, design and the demands of the sea. We want to be leading the industry, based on innovation and world class craftsmanship thus promising our customers superior sailing pleasure whether racing or cruising. It is our aim to attract and retain highly skilled employees and managers - and to create an X-Yachts community of passionate sailors and owners, raising our enjoyment of sailing to new heights.

Youngboats Marine Services is located at Oare Creek, a drying creek running off the Swale near Faversham in Kent. We offer a full range of services for all types of craft, including long-term mooring, boat park, and café. Youngboats has over 70 individual pontoon berths for craft up to 30 foot LOA, in the pleasant quiet setting at the head of Oare Creek. They are almost all finger berths, with spaces for visitors. At the head of the Creek lies Oare village with its two pubs and easy access to the market town of Faversham about a mile away. All the berths dry out, with access to the Creek

Since 1988, the Trans Agulhas Challenge, the toughest inflatable boat race in the world is held every down the south coast of South Africa. In this 5 day race, the participants have to cover 700 km! In 2016 the fastest overall time in the Surf Circuit as well as the grueling Long Haul with an overall lead of more than 25 minutes was team Agrisell with their Gemini Zapcat FF-15. Flat water or rough water conditions, the Gemini Marine Zapcat FF-15 inflatable racing boat once again proved its speed & handling capabilities in these harsh conditions. Since 2001 the Gemin Zapcat even has its own

A-Guard®, M-Guard®, Z-Guard® are alloy brands for Aluminium, Magnesium and Zinc alloys respectively. They have been established anode alloy brands into the Marine Leisure Industry since 1977. The brands are owned by Marine Cathodic Protection System. We pride ourselves on quality and anodes are cast to the highest possible standards of both appearance and specification.

ZF Marine is the global market leader for the design and development of complete drive systems for all ship models. Learn more about our products and solutions here. Engine Control Systems.

We own, 2 full service, seafront boatyards in Bodrum and Antalya freezone in Turkey. We are specialized in FULLY CUSTOMIZED steel & aluminium YACHT BUILDING, REFIT, BROKERAGE and crewed yacht CHARTERS. We work on a custom based principle to give our clients practically unlimited possibilities in realizing their dreams. We are very much focused on SEAWORTHINESS, SAFETY and FUNCTIONALITY on all of our designs. So far we have delivered 50 high quality sailing & motoryachts ranging from 20 m up to 60 m. LOA all around the world. We are presently building a 25 m Explorer motoryacht, a 39 m

The Laurent Giles Archive includes more than 1000 historic designs of sailing yachts and power craft from as far back as the late 1920s. Full plan sets and individual copies are available for new construction or refit projects, or for research purposes and general interest With bases in the UK and New Zealand, Laurent Giles' team of naval architects and design engineers continue to make significant contributions in the field of historical craft. Having the necessary experience with traditional construction materials, rig design and overall design philosophies, we can contribute to the Consultants