Safe, compliant shore power fittings for craft in Shoreham — marina hookup, chargers and galvanic isolators. Covering Shoreham Port, Lady Bee Marina and surrounding berths.
Vessel owners in Shoreham will recognise this — shoreham-by-Sea is a hub for both commercial and leisure boating. We routinely task at Lady Bee Marina and all over Shoreham Port, offering everything from basic electrical fixes to advanced Victron energy setup fit-outs. We've worked through it long enough to know what matters.
From Shoreham Port to the surrounding Shoreham berths, trustworthy shore power is essential for marina-based boats. We install and remedy shore power setups to the premium safety specifications, including galvanic isolation and RCD protection. Locally that includes yachts kept at Shoreham Port and Lady Bee Marina and the surrounding West Sussex berths. It's the same standard whether the work is for a weekender or a serious bluewater craft in Shoreham.
Shore power problems can be dangerous — we test polarity, earth bonding and galvanic isolation properly, not just whether the lights come on.
Half-tide gates, lock-in marinas, and drying berths are all part of the local picture — we factor them into each visit.
Galvanic isolators are cheap insurance against corrosion damage — we recommend and fit them as level on long-stay shore power installs.
Local boats range from racing yachts to family cruisers and motor yachts — each job is different.
We'd rather walk away from a job than do it badly — reputation outlasts any single invoice.
For boat skippers near Shoreham Port and Lady Bee Marina, lots of our callouts come from yard recommendations and word-of-mouth from local vessel owners. Where parts are needed, we have direct trade accounts with Victron, Fogstar, Mastervolt and other major suppliers. Knowing the local yacht community means we can recommend the right rigger, sailmaker or engineer when you need one.
Around Shoreham Port, new shore power inlet, isolation transformer or galvanic isolator, RCD protection, and proper earthing — everything needed for safe marina power connection in Shoreham. Crossover switching between shore and inverter sources needs proper interlock — we plan and fit with safety the priority. That standard applies whether the craft is at Shoreham Port or on a private mooring nearby. Across West Sussex, this kind of work makes up a real share of what we do.
Working in Shoreham means knowing the local marina contacts — useful for arranging access, lift-outs and contractor coordination. In West Sussex the local cruising grounds reward trustworthy electrics — we build with cross-Channel and Solent passages in mind. Yachts in West Sussex often see year-round use, so durability matters more than show — we build for that.
For boats kept in Shoreham, victron IP22 and Blue Smart chargers — properly sized for your power bank and configured for your power bank chemistry. Automatic multi-stage charging. Shore power problems can be dangerous — we test polarity, earth bonding and galvanic isolation properly, not just whether the lights come on. On boats around Shoreham Port, this is a routine part of what we deliver.
Tidal access in Shoreham means visit timing matters — we plan in and around your berth's float window. On yachts moored at Shoreham Port, we frequently see issues caused by long-term shore power — we check for it on every visit. Owners in Shoreham typically value reliability over flash — that aligns with how we approach every job.
When we attend craft in Shoreham, essential protection against galvanic corrosion when connected to shore power. We fit and test galvanic isolators on craft in Shoreham. Galvanic corrosion from poor shore power earthing eats expensive metalwork — getting the AC setup right protects your craft as well as your crew. Vessels at Shoreham Port get this approach as a matter of routine. It's spec practice for the work we carry out throughout Shoreham.
Lots of vessels berthed at Shoreham Port are kept on the water year-round, so winter resilience is part of the brief. Typical in Shoreham: salt-air corrosion on terminals — we treat each connection on this kind of work. Plenty of Shoreham yachts are used for cross-Channel passages — setups need to be trustworthy, not just functional.
On West Sussex-based craft in and around Shoreham Port, shore power not working? RCD tripping? We diagnose and resolve shore power problems, check polarity, test earth integrity, and ensure safe operation. We install ELCBs, isolation transformers and properly labelled AC distribution to current marine AC benchmarks. That detail matters more than it sounds, particularly for vessels kept in and around Shoreham Port.
Local insurers in West Sussex expect documented job — we provide the paperwork as level. In West Sussex we see a lot of older fibreglass cruisers being upgraded — this kind of work is bread and butter for us. Boats kept at Shoreham Port face the usual coastal challenges — UV, salt and the occasional knock — we build for it.
Yes — we install and certify shore power setups on vessels in Shoreham, with proper polarity testing, earth bonding and RCD/ELCB protection to current benchmarks. Send a couple of photos of the existing fitting and we'll come back with options and pricing.
Definitely — On boats in Shoreham, 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. Where AC and DC setups share space, we maintain proper separation and clearly distinct cable colours. From the Shoreham Port pontoons outward, this is well within our normal working area. Drop a message with the boat's age, type and current setup — we'll quote without needing a visit in many cases.
Costs vary by scope, but we always provide a clear written quote before starting task in Shoreham. There are no hidden fees and no charge for the initial assessment visit. Drop a message with the craft's age, type and current setup — we'll quote without needing a visit in lots of cases.
Yes — we fit and certify shore power systems on yachts in Shoreham, with proper polarity testing, earth bonding and RCD/ELCB protection to current benchmarks. Send a couple of photos of the existing fitting and we'll come back with options and pricing.
AC shore power work in Shoreham covers everything from a new shore inlet to full AC distribution rewiring with isolation transformer and galvanic isolator. Get in touch via the contact form with the craft's basics and we'll book a visit at your convenience in Shoreham.
Lady Bee and Shoreham Port are effectively on our doorstep from the BN15 base. Quotes are free; you only pay once you've agreed the scope.
For boat owners across West Sussex, Shoreham included, the working method is the same: assess properly, quote in writing, install to marine standards, hand over a complete document pack.