UK & International Marine Business Sales

Long established, Yacht & Motorboat Services, founded in 1995 and now for sale due to retirement. This owner operated mobile vessel maintenance business specialises in providing a range of services for the upkeep, repair and care of most powered and sail craft. These include valeting, general boat maintenance and minor repairs, antifoul application and removal, equipment servicing and replacement, boat monitoring and guardianship.

More specialist treatments and services include mineral blasting, Copper Coating application, osmosis advice and treatment and the shrink wrapping of boats for storage or transportation, scaffolding and other external structures. Additional services that are delivered through sub-contractors include mechanical engine repairs and servicing, electrical engineering, boat deliveries, training and vessel brokerage.

The loyal customer base consists mainly of private boat owners but includes commercial skippers and a number of boat dealers. Customer vessels are mostly in Southampton around Ocean Village, on the Hamble River at Hamble Point with others located in the surrounding Solent area.

All assets including the specialist equipment required to operate the business as described are stored in a dedicated storage container near Port Hamble and are included in the sale, a full inventory list is available on request. The present owner is willing to stay on for a period of time post sale completion to provide an extended handover if required.

This opportunity would be ideal for an existing marine business looking to expand operations in the Southampton area or for an individual looking to enter the leisure marine industry.