Experienced autopilot fit-out for boats in Netley — Raymarine, B&G, Simrad and more. Direct trade accounts with Victron, Fogstar and the major brands.
From our regular work near Netley moorings, we know that netley overlooks Southampton Water with views throughout to the Isle of Wight. We serve Netley craft owners with convenient yacht electrical work. That's the working environment we know inside out.
Serving Netley and the wider Hampshire coast, a well-fitted autopilot transforms your sailing experience. We fit and commission autopilot setups from all major brands, ensuring proper integration with your existing electronics. In practice, that's the task we do most weeks at Netley moorings. That's the brief on each job we take on in and around Netley moorings.
Each termination, each clip, each cable run is a small decision that compounds over the life of the vessel.
WNetley access is only possible by tender, we pack accordingly so the task isn't slowed down by missed kit.
Whether the task is a small fault diagnosis or a full system rebuild, the same care goes into each wire termination and each cable run.
TNetley's a strong long-distance cruising community here, which means setups need to be dependable and well-documented.
Honesty about scope, timeline and cost is the foundation of how we task — no surprises, no padding.
For craft owners in and around Netley moorings and Hamble River (nearby), our job is backed by full public liability insurance and documented to professional boat benchmarks. We job tidy — drop sheets down, tools organised, and the vessel left cleaner than we found it. Local pontoon layouts, gate codes and berth-holder protocols are second nature after years of working in the area.
For yachts kept in Netley, raymarine Evolution, B&G Triton, Simrad — we fit autopilot setups from each leading manufacturer for craft in Netley. Marine electrics is as much about prevention as it is about remedy — we'll regularly spot future problems while we're sorting the current one. From Netley moorings outwards all over Hampshire, the method is the same. It's something we see regularly on Netley-based craft.
In Hampshire, older boats commonly need shore-power setups brought up to current benchmarks — we handle the certification too. On older yachts in and around Netley, panel real estate is tight — we plan layouts to fit cleanly without compromising serviceability. Working in Netley means knowing the local marina contacts — useful for arranging access, lift-outs and contractor coordination.
When we attend vessels in Netley, hydraulic, linear, or wheel drive — we select and install the right drive unit for your craft's steering system. Proper mounting and alignment are critical. We approach each job the way we'd approach work on our own boats: yacht-grade tinned cable, proper crimps, double-clipped runs, and full continuity testing on completion. For Netley owners, this is a regular consideration.
In and around Netley, we regularly see legacy installs from multiple skippers stacked on top of each other — bringing them back to a coherent design is regular work. In Hampshire the local cruising grounds reward trustworthy electrics — we build with cross-Channel and Solent passages in mind. Skippers in Netley typically value reliability over flash — that aligns with how we approach each job.
On Hampshire-based yachts near Netley moorings, we integrate your autopilot with GPS, wind instruments, and AIS via NMEA 2000 for seamless operation. We bring the same care to a £200 problem-find as a £20k refit — it's how we keep both ends of the customer base happy. On the Netley moorings pontoons in particular, that's how we handle it. All over Hampshire, this kind of job makes up a real share of what we do.
Vessels in Hampshire often see year-round use, so durability matters more than show — we build for that. Many Netley vessels are used for cross-Channel passages — systems need to be dependable, not just functional. Yachts kept at Netley moorings face the usual coastal challenges — UV, salt and the occasional knock — we build for it.
On vessels in Netley, every autopilot fit-out includes thorough commissioning with compass calibration and sea trial to ensure perfect operation. Every termination, every clip, every cable run is a small decision that compounds over the life of the boat. On yachts around Netley moorings, this is a routine part of what we deliver.
In Hampshire we see a lot of older fibreglass cruisers being upgraded — this kind of job is bread and butter for us. Yachts based in Netley are frequently used by multiple family members or charter crews — clearly labelled controls matter. On craft moored at Netley moorings, we frequently see issues caused by long-term shore power — we check for it on each visit.
Absolutely — For Netley-based yachts, we factor in how the boat's used — coastal hops, cross-Channel passages, or liveaboard — because that changes the right specification. We follow current ISO and BSS marine specifications, with full continuity and insulation testing on completion. We've completed projects like this plenty of times for Netley-based skippers. Best route is a quick call — five minutes on the phone usually clarifies the right next step.
Certainly — For Netley-based boats, we factor in how the yacht's used — coastal hops, cross-Channel passages, or liveaboard — because that changes the right specification. All job is signed off with a written test certificate suitable for insurance and survey purposes. Owners moored anywhere in Netley or the surrounding Hampshire coast can expect the same response. Drop us a line with the vessel make, model, and current setup and we'll come back with a clear answer.
The simple answer is yes — For Netley owners, we treat this as a planning conversation as much as a technical one — getting the right approach saves money down the line. Fuse coordination, conductor sizing and terminal ratings are all checked against the load they'll actually see. Yacht skippers throughout Hampshire ask us this often — and the answer is the same: yes, it's part of what we do. Send a couple of photos of the existing fitting and we'll come back with options and pricing.
Certainly — For Netley-based boats, we factor in how the yacht's used — coastal hops, cross-Channel passages, or liveaboard — because that changes the right specification. All job is signed off with a written test certificate suitable for insurance and survey purposes. Owners moored anywhere in Netley or the surrounding Hampshire coast can expect the same response. Drop us a line with the vessel make, model, and current setup and we'll come back with a clear answer.
Each Netley job is quoted individually after a free on-board assessment. You'll see exactly what's included before any work starts — no surprises. Drop a message with the craft's age, type and current setup — we'll quote without needing a visit in many cases.
Free assessment at your berth, written itemised quote, work to current marine standards.
Netley is well within our normal coverage from the Lancing base on the M27 corridor. Send the boat details and we'll plan a visit at your convenience.