Specialist catamaran wiring expertise in Portsmouth — dual-hull setups, solar arrays, and lithium energy independence. Booking ahead in Portsmouth or emergency response when you need it.
If you're keeping a boat in Portsmouth, you'll know that portsmouth's rich maritime heritage means there's no shortage of yachts needing standard electrics work. We serve Gunwharf Quays, Port Solent, Haslar Marina and surrounding berths with qualified yacht electrical work — from emergency issue finding to full setup overhauls. It shapes the kind of work we do here every week.
From the yachts we attend in Portsmouth, one thing's clear: catamarans present unique electrical challenges — dual hulls mean more cable runs, larger deck areas mean more solar potential, and the cruising lifestyle demands energy independence. We have extensive expertise with catamarans in Portsmouth including Lagoon, Fountaine Pajot, Leopard, and Bali models. Locally that includes vessels kept at Gunwharf Quays Marina and Port Solent and the surrounding Hampshire berths. The Portsmouth marine community is small enough that reputations get built one job at a time.
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.
Tidal access in Portsmouth can be tight — we coordinate visit times to suit your berth's window.
Marine sparks isn't an offshoot of domestic — the materials, methods and standards are different from the ground up.
Live-aboard craft Portsmouth put serious continuous load on their electrics systems — designs need to reflect that.
Yacht work is unforgiving — we plan callouts carefully and task to a clear method on each visit.
For boat skippers in and around Gunwharf Quays Marina and Port Solent, reputation matters in a small yacht community — every job is signed off properly because we'll see those vessels again. We're contactable after the job is done — questions, follow-ups, and tweaks are all part of the support. Knowing the local marine community means we can recommend the right rigger, sailmaker or engineer when you need one.
When we attend vessels in Portsmouth, catamarans need cable runs all over the bridge deck between hulls. We route and protect these critical connections for catamarans in Portsmouth. Our default is to over-engineer slightly — yachts punish marginal design choices over time. It's how we job on each visit to Gunwharf Quays Marina and the wider Portsmouth area. That's a recurring theme on the craft we attend in Portsmouth.
Tidal access in Portsmouth means visit timing matters — we plan in and around your berth's float window. Lots of Portsmouth yachts are used for cross-Channel passages — setups need to be reliable, not just functional. In Hampshire, older boats commonly need shore-power setups brought up to current benchmarks — we handle the certification too.
On Hampshire-based yachts around Gunwharf Quays Marina, catamaran deck and bimini space is ideal for solar. We design and fit large solar arrays with Victron MPPT controllers for maximum energy harvest on catamarans in Portsmouth. Yacht sparks isn't an offshoot of domestic — the materials, methods and benchmarks are different from the ground up. It's something we see regularly on Portsmouth-based vessels.
Local insurers in Hampshire expect documented task — we provide the paperwork as spec. On older boats around Portsmouth, panel real estate is tight — we plan layouts to fit cleanly without compromising serviceability. Working in Portsmouth means knowing the local marina contacts — useful for arranging access, lift-outs and contractor coordination.
On vessels in Portsmouth, cats need serious power bank capacity for liveaboard comfort. We fit large LiFePO4 banks with smart BMS and Victron monitoring for catamarans based in Portsmouth. 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 boat is at Gunwharf Quays Marina or on a private mooring nearby. For Portsmouth owners, this is a regular consideration.
In Hampshire the local cruising grounds reward dependable electrics — we build with cross-Channel and Solent passages in mind. On yachts moored at Gunwharf Quays Marina, we frequently see issues caused by long-term shore power — we check for it on each visit. Plenty of yachts berthed at Gunwharf Quays Marina are kept on the water year-round, so winter resilience is part of the brief.
Throughout Portsmouth's berths, catamarans often run watermakers, air conditioning, and other top-draw setups. We design electrical infrastructure to support these loads reliably. 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. All over Hampshire, this kind of job makes up a real share of what we do.
In Hampshire we see a lot of older fibreglass cruisers being upgraded — this kind of job is bread and butter for us. Craft based in Portsmouth are frequently used by multiple family members or charter crews — clearly labelled controls matter. Vessels in Hampshire regularly see year-round use, so durability matters more than show — we build for that.
We're long-standing marine electricians, not domestic sparks who occasionally do yachts. Each Portsmouth fit is to recognised marine specifications. Give us a ring or send a message and we'll arrange a free on-board look in Portsmouth.
Absolutely — Across the vessels we job on in Hampshire, our typical recommendation depends on usage patterns, budget, and how long you intend to keep the craft. We follow current ISO and BSS boat benchmarks, with full continuity and insulation testing on completion. In Portsmouth specifically, we handle this kind of request frequently. Give us a ring or send a message and we'll arrange a free on-board look in Portsmouth.
We don't publish resolved prices because each boat is different, but every Portsmouth quote is itemised, written, and free. You only pay once you've agreed the task. Get in touch with the basics — vessel type, marina, what you're trying to achieve — and we'll take it from there.
Definitely — Throughout the craft we task on in Hampshire, our typical recommendation depends on usage patterns, budget, and how long you intend to keep the vessel. Where AC and DC systems share space, we maintain proper separation and clearly distinct cable colours. From the Gunwharf Quays Marina pontoons outward, this is well within our normal working area. Send a couple of photos of the existing fitting and we'll come back with options and pricing.
Yes, sail or power, modern or classic — most boats in Portsmouth fall well within what we job on day-to-day. Give us a ring or send a message and we'll arrange a free on-board look in Portsmouth.
55 minutes from our Lancing base. Free assessment, then a written quote.
Portsmouth is well within our normal coverage from the Lancing base on the M27 J12 / A3(M). Send the boat details and we'll plan a visit at your convenience.