Full service boatyard with 'in house' facilities specialising in maintenance, refit and repair to high standards on wooden and GRP craft. Engineering and rigging services. Pontoon berthing and moorings. Lay-up facilities. Chandlery & brokerage. All in a beautiful natural setting!
The Squires family is now in their third generation of ownership of Ardlui, having bought the property in 1978. Brian Squires, head of the family first came to Ardlui in 1959 at eleven years of age and has been living and working here ever since. He’s constantly striving to make Ardlui the best leisure destination on Loch Lomond, and his passion for his work knows no bounds! The Squires are fiercely proud of Ardlui, with the whole family taking an active role in the running of the business. The two boys, Scott and Glenn Squires share the management duties of the business, and are on hand to
Design and manufacture of propellers, stern gear and propulsion equipment, including fixed pitch propellers, the autoprop and varifold propellers for sailboats, the autolock shaft locking system and the new Ionguard anode system.
Manufacturers and designers of complete propulsion systems up to 300mm shaft diameter and 2.5m propeller diameter. Propellers up to 750mm diameter in stock along with bearings, couplings and fittings. Unique CNC patternless moulding system enables any size propeller to be manufactured. Propeller repairs also undertaken.
The finest marina in Essex on the delightful River Crouch. Offering all services. Access at all states of the tide. On-site chandlery, brokerage and restaurant/bar. 100 ton slipway, 35 ton travel hoist. Experienced engineers, shipwrights, riggers and outfitters. Free wireless internet connection. 10 minutes walk from the picturesque town and all its amenities.
I am experienced in most aspects of traditional boat/yacht construction and repair/restoration in wood. I have also built replicas of historic craft. I work mainly single-handed and on small craft of 10 tons displacement or less.
Stockists and bespoke suppliers of timber and sheet materials to the marine Industry. Specalists in Teak and Marine plywood. Certified Timbers (FSC, PEFC) available and demanding project work our speciality.