Protect your yacht from galvanic corrosion in Shoreham — qualified galvanic isolator fit-out. Direct trade accounts with Victron, Fogstar and the major brands.
From our regular work near Shoreham Port, we know that shoreham-by-Sea is a hub for both commercial and leisure boating. We frequently work at Lady Bee Marina and across Shoreham Port, providing everything from basic wiring remedies to advanced Victron energy setup fittings. It's a backdrop we plan around on each Shoreham visit.
On yachts kept in West Sussex, when you connect to shore power, your yacht becomes part of an wiring circuit with every other boat on the pontoon. A galvanic isolator blocks destructive galvanic currents while maintaining essential safety earthing. In practice, that's the work we do most weeks at Shoreham Port. That's the brief on every job we take on around Shoreham Port.
We install ELCBs, isolation transformers and properly labelled AC distribution to current boat AC standards.
Tidal range Shoreham can swing several metres — work near batteries and shore power needs to account for that movement.
Galvanic corrosion from poor shore power earthing eats expensive metalwork — getting the AC system right protects your boat as well as your crew.
Plenty of craft Shoreham have been upgraded over decades by different hands — untangling and modernising those setups is regular job for us.
Honesty about scope, timeline and cost is the foundation of how we task — no surprises, no padding.
For craft owners in and around Shoreham Port and Lady Bee Marina, our job has been signed off by some of the most exacting surveyors on the South Coast — that bar shapes everything we do. All cable runs are properly secured, labelled, and protected from chafe — the way marine wiring should be. Local pontoon layouts, gate codes and berth-holder protocols are second nature after years of working in the area.
On West Sussex-based craft around Shoreham Port, dissimilar metals in contact with seawater create galvanic cells. Shore power earth connections accelerate this, eating through your hull fittings, propeller, and anodes faster. Galvanic corrosion from poor shore power earthing eats expensive metalwork — getting the AC system right protects your yacht as well as your crew. From Shoreham Port outwards across West Sussex, the method is the same. It's something we see frequently on Shoreham-based craft.
In West Sussex we see a lot of older fibreglass cruisers being upgraded — this kind of task is bread and butter for us. Owners in Shoreham typically value reliability over flash — that aligns with how we approach every job. In West Sussex, older boats commonly need shore-power setups brought up to current standards — we handle the certification too.
On craft in Shoreham, a galvanic isolator blocks low-voltage galvanic currents while allowing safety earth current to flow in a problem condition. Simple, effective corrosion protection. We install ELCBs, isolation transformers and properly labelled AC distribution to current yacht AC specifications. For Shoreham owners, this is a regular consideration.
Lots of vessels berthed at Shoreham Port are kept on the water year-round, so winter resilience is part of the brief. Working in Shoreham means knowing the local marina contacts — useful for arranging access, lift-outs and contractor coordination. Typical in Shoreham: salt-air corrosion on terminals — we treat each connection on this kind of work.
Across Shoreham's berths, we install galvanic isolators inline with your shore power earth conductor. Correct fit-out is critical — an incorrectly fitted isolator can compromise safety. Mismatched polarity, poor earthing and missing RCDs are frequent on older boats — we test, document and put right on every visit. On the Shoreham Port pontoons in particular, that's how we handle it. Across West Sussex, this kind of work makes up a real share of what we do.
Vessels based in Shoreham are regularly used by multiple family members or charter crews — clearly labelled controls matter. Many Shoreham vessels are used for cross-Channel passages — systems need to be dependable, not just functional. On vessels moored at Shoreham Port, we frequently see issues caused by long-term shore power — we check for it on each visit.
Working in Shoreham routinely, after installation, we test the isolator to confirm it's blocking galvanic current while maintaining a safe earth path. We also check your anodes and bonding system. Galvanic isolators are cheap insurance against corrosion damage — we recommend and fit them as level on long-stay shore power installs. On vessels near 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. The mix of berths around Shoreham means we bring gear for both pontoon and swinging-mooring access. Local insurers in West Sussex expect documented task — we provide the paperwork as spec.
Definitely — Most yachts in Shoreham have a few quirks behind the panel — part of our job is understanding those before recommending what to do next. Where AC and DC setups share space, we maintain proper separation and clearly distinct cable colours. If your vessel is berthed in Shoreham or anywhere along the West Sussex coast, we can help. Best thing is to send a few photos and the boat details — we can usually quote remotely from that.
Pricing in Shoreham depends on the job involved — we visit, assess, then quote in writing. The first visit and quote are free and obligation-free. Drop us a line with the craft make, model, and current setup and we'll come back with a clear answer.
Short answer: yes. Most yachts in Shoreham have a few quirks behind the panel — part of our job is understanding those before recommending what to do next. Cable runs are double-clipped, protected from chafe, and routed away from heat sources as spec. We cover all of Shoreham for this kind of work — just give us a call to discuss specifics. Get in touch via the contact form with the boat's basics and we'll book a visit at your convenience in Shoreham.
In short, yes — We've seen most permutations of this question on craft near Shoreham and West Sussex — the answer usually depends on the craft's age, fit-out and how it's used. We use only qualified-grade marine components, sourced through trade channels with full traceability. Craft kept in and around Shoreham Port get this kind of attention as part of our normal weekly route. Best thing is to send a few photos and the boat details — we can usually quote remotely from that.
The simple answer is yes — We've seen most permutations of this question on craft near Shoreham and West Sussex — the answer usually depends on the craft's age, fit-out and how it's used. Fuse coordination, conductor sizing and terminal ratings are all checked against the load they'll actually see. From Shoreham Port to the wider Shoreham area, this is well within our normal remit. Best route is a quick call — five minutes on the phone usually clarifies the right next step.
Free assessment at your berth, written itemised quote, work to current marine standards.
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.