Whole electrical refit expertise for boats in Brighton — from system design to final commissioning, we deliver excellence. Trusted by Brighton vessel owners for over a decade.
If you're keeping a boat in Brighton, you'll know that as one of the South Coast's busiest marinas, Brighton Marina is home to hundreds of vessels requiring expert wiring care. Our team frequently works at Brighton Marina delivering problem finding, rewiring, power bank upgrades and full electrical refits for yachts and motorboats of all sizes. We've worked through it long enough to know what matters.
Working alongside the local Brighton yards and brokers, a craft refit is the perfect opportunity to upgrade your entire electrics system. Whether you're refreshing a classic yacht or modernising an older cruiser, we provide complete wiring refit services in Brighton — from initial design and setup specification through to fitting, testing, and handover documentation. Locally that includes craft kept at Brighton Marina and the surrounding East Sussex berths. That ethos is what brings Brighton owners back to us, year after year.
Boat electrics is as much about prevention as it is about repair — we'll often spot future problems while we're sorting the current one.
Wind-over-tide can make some moorings tricky to step onto — knowing the conditions saves wasted visits.
Our default is to over-engineer slightly — craft punish marginal design choices over time.
The local fleet leans towards serious cruising yachts, often with significant electrical complexity behind the panel.
Yacht work is unforgiving — we plan callouts carefully and task to a clear method on each visit.
For boat skippers in and around Brighton Marina, yacht insurers and surveyors recognise our task, which matters for certification and claims. We give honest timing estimates — including allowance for the things that consistently come up on older yachts. Knowing the local yacht community means we can recommend the right rigger, sailmaker or engineer when you need one.
On craft in Brighton, we design your new electrical setup from scratch — load calculations, cable sizing, panel layouts, and equipment selection tailored to your boat and usage. Our default is to over-engineer slightly — yachts punish marginal design choices over time. It's how we job on each visit to Brighton Marina and the wider Brighton area. It's standard practice for the job we carry out all over Brighton.
On craft moored at Brighton Marina, we frequently see issues caused by long-term shore power — we check for it on each visit. For Brighton skippers, after-care matters — we stay reachable for follow-up questions and small adjustments. Vessels in East Sussex regularly see year-round use, so durability matters more than show — we build for that.
All over Brighton's berths, strip out old wiring and replace with new tinned marine-grade cable throughout. We take the opportunity to improve routing and access for future maintenance. Boat sparks isn't an offshoot of domestic — the materials, methods and specifications are different from the ground up. That detail matters more than it sounds, particularly for boats kept near Brighton Marina.
In East Sussex we see a lot of older fibreglass cruisers being upgraded — this kind of work is bread and butter for us. The mix of berths in and around Brighton means we bring equipment for both pontoon and swinging-mooring access. Skippers in Brighton typically value reliability over flash — that aligns with how we approach each job.
Working in Brighton regularly, custom switch panels with modern circuit breakers, clear labelling, and proper ratings. Designed for your craft's specific circuit requirements. We treat yacht electrics as a craft, not a checklist — and that shows in the longevity of the work we leave behind. That spec applies whether the craft is at Brighton Marina or on a private mooring nearby. It's a small thing that adds up throughout the life of a craft berthed in Brighton.
Around Brighton, we often see legacy installs from multiple skippers stacked on top of each other — bringing them back to a coherent design is regular job. Local insurers in East Sussex expect documented work — we provide the paperwork as standard. Yachts based in Brighton are often used by multiple family members or charter crews — clearly labelled controls matter.
On the vessels we look after throughout Brighton, chartplotter, radar, AIS, autopilot, NMEA 2000 network — we install a complete modern electronics suite as part of your refit. 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. Owners in East Sussex tend to notice the difference within a season or two.
Working in Brighton means knowing the local marina contacts — useful for arranging access, lift-outs and contractor coordination. In East Sussex, older craft commonly need shore-power systems brought up to current standards — we handle the certification too. Many Brighton vessels are used for cross-Channel passages — systems need to be dependable, not just functional.
For skippers keeping a boat at Brighton Marina, we start with a clean-sheet design — load calculations, cable sizing, panel layout, and equipment selection. Every refit in Brighton gets a bespoke design. We approach every job the way we'd approach job on our own craft: marine-grade tinned cable, proper crimps, double-clipped runs, and full continuity testing on completion. Craft at Brighton Marina get this approach as a matter of routine. That approach has paid off on dozens of craft across Brighton.
Lots of craft berthed at Brighton Marina are kept on the water year-round, so winter resilience is part of the brief. Typical in Brighton: salt-air corrosion on terminals — we treat each connection on this kind of work. On older boats near Brighton, panel real estate is tight — we plan layouts to fit cleanly without compromising serviceability.
For Brighton-based owners, chartplotter, radar, AIS, autopilot, NMEA 2000 — we fit and integrate the latest navigation electronics as part of your refit. 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. It's how we deliver consistent results in and around Brighton Marina.
Craft kept at Brighton Marina face the usual coastal challenges — UV, salt and the occasional knock — we build for it. In East Sussex the local cruising grounds reward dependable electrics — we build with cross-Channel and Solent passages in mind. Tidal access in Brighton means visit timing matters — we plan in and around your berth's float window.
In Brighton specifically, liFePO4 batteries, Victron charging, solar panels — a refit is the perfect time to upgrade to modern energy setups. Every termination, every clip, every cable run is a small decision that compounds over the life of the boat. It's how we task on each visit to Brighton Marina and the wider Brighton area. That's a recurring theme on the boats we attend in Brighton.
Of course — Our preference, on yachts around Brighton, is to sort the underlying issue properly rather than patch over symptoms — it works out cheaper in the long run. Documentation — circuit diagrams, cable schedules, photographs — is provided as part of every fit. Yachts kept near Brighton Marina get this kind of attention as part of our normal weekly route. Best thing is to send a few photos and the craft details — we can usually quote remotely from that.
Of course — Our preference, on yachts around Brighton, is to sort the underlying issue properly rather than patch over symptoms — it works out cheaper in the long run. Documentation — circuit diagrams, cable schedules, photographs — is provided as part of every fit. Yachts kept near Brighton Marina get this kind of attention as part of our normal weekly route. Best thing is to send a few photos and the craft details — we can usually quote remotely from that.
The simple answer is yes — Our preference, on craft near Brighton, is to resolve the underlying issue properly rather than patch over symptoms — it works out cheaper in the long run. Fuse coordination, conductor sizing and terminal ratings are all checked against the load they'll actually see. For yachts around Brighton Marina, this is routine work for us. Best route is a quick call — five minutes on the phone usually clarifies the right next step.
Definitely — On boats in Brighton, this is something we'll work through with you — there's no single right answer, but there's usually a sensible one for your specific setup. Where AC and DC setups share space, we maintain proper separation and clearly distinct cable colours. We cover all of Brighton for this kind of job — just give us a call to discuss specifics. Give us a ring or send a message and we'll arrange a free on-board look in Brighton.
Each Brighton job is quoted individually after a free on-board assessment. You'll see exactly what's included before any job starts — no surprises. Best route is a quick call — five minutes on the phone usually clarifies the right next step.
Pricing in Brighton depends on the task involved — we visit, assess, then quote in writing. The first visit and quote are free and obligation-free. Send a couple of photos of the existing fitting and we'll come back with options and pricing.
Short answer: yes. On boats in Brighton, this is something we'll task through with you — there's no single right answer, but there's usually a sensible one for your specific setup. Cable runs are double-clipped, protected from chafe, and routed away from heat sources as spec. In Brighton specifically, we handle this kind of request regularly. Get in touch via the contact form with the boat's basics and we'll book a visit at your convenience in Brighton.
The simple answer is yes — Our preference, on craft around Brighton, is to sort the underlying issue properly rather than patch over symptoms — it works out cheaper in the long run. Fuse coordination, conductor sizing and terminal ratings are all checked against the load they'll actually see. Craft kept in and around Brighton Marina get this kind of attention as part of our normal weekly route. Send through the craft details and we'll come back with timing and a written quote.
Absolutely — On yachts in Brighton, this is something we'll job through with you — there's no single right answer, but there's usually a sensible one for your specific setup. We follow current ISO and BSS boat benchmarks, with full continuity and insulation testing on completion. If your craft is berthed in Brighton or anywhere along the East Sussex coast, we can help. Send through the vessel details and we'll come back with timing and a written quote.
20 minutes from our Lancing base. Free assessment, then a written quote.
For boat owners across East Sussex, Brighton included, the working method is the same: assess properly, quote in writing, install to marine standards, hand over a complete document pack.