Specialist electrician for liveaboard yachts in Shoreham — 240V comfort systems, solar independence, and dependable power for full-time life afloat. From quick issue-finds to full refits across Shoreham Port and beyond.
Shoreham sits within West Sussex, and shoreham-by-Sea is a hub for both commercial and leisure boating. We regularly job at Lady Bee Marina and throughout Shoreham Port, delivering everything from basic electrics repairs to advanced Victron energy setup installations. It shapes the kind of work we do here every week.
Working on craft across Shoreham day in, day out — living aboard demands electrical systems that work as reliably as a house — 240V appliances, hot water, heating, washing machines, and constant connectivity. We specialise in liveaboard wiring upgrades in Shoreham, designing systems that deliver home comforts while respecting the constraints of a yacht environment. From large lithium battery banks to efficient inverter setups, we make liveaboard life comfortable and worry-free. For Shoreham-based vessels — particularly those at Shoreham Port — this is core work. Craft owners across Shoreham know this pays back in fewer surprises later.
Vessels demand a different mindset to land-based wiring — corrosion, movement and water are constant adversaries, and the materials and techniques have to match.
The mix of drying moorings and pontoon berths nearby means we bring the right kit for either situation.
We approach each job the way we'd approach task on our own yachts: boat-grade tinned cable, proper crimps, double-clipped runs, and full continuity testing on completion.
Multi-generation family craft are typical — wiring built up by three different owners over twenty years isn't unusual.
If a job requires more time or extra parts, we say so up front — never after the fact.
For vessel owners near Shoreham Port and Lady Bee Marina, our work has been signed off by some of the most exacting surveyors on the South Coast — that bar shapes everything we do. Quotes spell out parts, labour and assumptions — what's in scope, what's optional, and what would be a separate visit. We task alongside other trades regularly — engineers, riggers, painters — so multi-trade refits run smoothly.
On West Sussex-based vessels in and around Shoreham Port, liveaboard boats need serious power bank capacity — 600Ah+ lithium banks with 3000W+ inverters. We design setups sized for your actual daily consumption in Shoreham. We bring the same care to a £200 fault-find as a £20k refit — it's how we keep both ends of the customer base happy. On the Shoreham Port pontoons in particular, that's how we handle it. For Shoreham skippers, this is a regular consideration.
Vessels kept at Shoreham Port face the usual coastal challenges — UV, salt and the occasional knock — we build for it. Lots of boats berthed at Shoreham Port are kept on the water year-round, so winter resilience is part of the brief. Boats in West Sussex often see year-round use, so durability matters more than show — we build for that.
On vessels in Shoreham, washing machines, dishwashers, microwaves, hair dryers — we fit proper 240V circuits with RCD protection for safe domestic appliance use aboard. Each termination, each clip, each cable run is a small decision that compounds over the life of the vessel. Throughout West Sussex, this kind of job makes up a real share of what we do.
The mix of berths in and around Shoreham means we bring equipment for both pontoon and swinging-mooring access. Around Shoreham, we often see legacy installs from multiple owners stacked on top of each other — bringing them back to a coherent design is regular job. Skippers in Shoreham typically value reliability over flash — that aligns with how we approach each job.
All over Shoreham's berths, diesel heating, Webasto/Eberspacher setups, immersion heaters — we wire and integrate heating setups for year-round liveaboard comfort in Shoreham. The wiring you can see is only part of the story — what counts is what's behind the panel, and that's where we focus our attention. Owners around Shoreham Port have come to expect that as the baseline. On craft near Shoreham Port, this is a routine part of what we deliver.
Tidal access in Shoreham means visit timing matters — we plan around your berth's float window. For Shoreham skippers, after-care matters — we stay reachable for follow-up questions and small adjustments. In West Sussex, older craft commonly need shore-power systems brought up to current standards — we handle the certification too.
Working in Shoreham regularly, maximum solar harvesting with large panel arrays and Victron MPPT controllers — reduce your reliance on shore power and marina fees. Boats demand a different mindset to land-based wiring — corrosion, movement and water are constant adversaries, and the materials and techniques have to match. It's spec practice for the work we carry out throughout Shoreham.
Local insurers in West Sussex expect documented job — we provide the paperwork as level. Working in Shoreham means knowing the local marina contacts — useful for arranging access, lift-outs and contractor coordination. On vessels moored at Shoreham Port, we frequently see issues caused by long-term shore power — we check for it on each visit.
Whether you're at Shoreham Port or another berth in Shoreham, we'll come to your craft. We job on most makes, from production cruisers to commercial vessels. Best route is a quick call — five minutes on the phone usually clarifies the right next step.
Short answer: yes. Across the vessels we job on in West Sussex, our typical recommendation depends on usage patterns, budget, and how long you intend to keep the yacht. Cable runs are double-clipped, protected from chafe, and routed away from heat sources as spec. From the Shoreham Port pontoons outward, this is well within our normal working area. Get in touch via the contact form with the yacht's basics and we'll book a visit at your convenience in Shoreham.
Each Shoreham 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 vessel's age, type and current setup — we'll quote without needing a visit in many cases.
Short answer: yes. Across the vessels we job on in West Sussex, our typical recommendation depends on usage patterns, budget, and how long you intend to keep the yacht. Cable runs are double-clipped, protected from chafe, and routed away from heat sources as spec. From the Shoreham Port pontoons outward, this is well within our normal working area. Get in touch via the contact form with the yacht's basics and we'll book a visit at your convenience in Shoreham.
Definitely — Across the vessels we job on in West Sussex, our typical recommendation depends on usage patterns, budget, and how long you intend to keep the yacht. Where AC and DC setups share space, we maintain proper separation and clearly distinct cable colours. In Shoreham specifically, we handle this kind of request regularly. Get in touch with the basics — vessel type, marina, what you're trying to achieve — and we'll take it from there.
Most Shoreham visits booked within a day or two — same-day for genuine emergencies.
Whether it's a five-minute fault diagnosis or a full harbour mixed-aware refit, Shoreham boats get the same considered approach we bring to every job on the South Coast.