Expert narrowboat electrics services in Littlehampton — 12V systems, solar, inverters, and efficient energy management for canal life. From quick fault-finds to full refits all over Littlehampton Marina and beyond.
Throughout Littlehampton and the surrounding West Sussex coast, littlehampton's growing marina and the Arun Yacht Club community rely on us for dependable marine wiring task. From small remedy jobs to full electrical refits, we bring the same high specifications to each yacht on the River Arun. That's the working environment we know inside out.
For yacht skippers in and around Littlehampton Marina, here's what matters: narrowboats have distinct electrical requires — efficient 12V setups, compact solar installations, leisure battery banks, and smart inverters for off-grid canal cruising. We bring yacht electrical expertise to the inland waterways community in Littlehampton, ensuring your narrowboat's electrics are safe, dependable, and efficient. In practice, that's the work we do most weeks at Littlehampton Marina. Vessel owners throughout Littlehampton know this pays back in fewer surprises later.
Whether the job is a small problem diagnosis or a complete system rebuild, the same care goes into each wire termination and each cable run.
We're familiar with the local pontoon layouts and harbour access restrictions, so visits run smoothly.
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.
Cross-Channel and Solent racing craft need fast, dependable nav data — clean networks matter as much as the displays.
Craft live with their wiring for decades — every decision we make is judged against that timescale.
For craft owners around Littlehampton Marina and Arun Yacht Club, we provide written test certificates on completion — useful for insurance, surveys, and resale. If a job demands a part on order, we'll work near it so other items aren't delayed waiting on one delivery. Local pontoon layouts, gate codes and berth-holder protocols are second nature after years of working in the area.
All over Littlehampton's berths, most narrowboats run 12V DC setups with some using 24V for larger craft. We design and fit complete DC systems for narrowboats in Littlehampton with proper fusing and neat cable management. The best boat task disappears into the craft — quiet, trustworthy, never thought about again. Owners in and around Littlehampton Marina have come to expect that as the baseline. For Littlehampton owners, this is a regular consideration.
Skippers in Littlehampton typically value reliability over flash — that aligns with how we approach each job. Local insurers in West Sussex expect documented job — we provide the paperwork as level. In West Sussex, older vessels commonly need shore-power systems brought up to current specifications — we handle the certification too.
Working in Littlehampton regularly, lead-acid, AGM, or LiFePO4 — we fit and configure battery banks matched to your narrowboat lifestyle. Lithium upgrades are our speciality for craft in Littlehampton. We assume nothing on a first visit — meter readings before opinions, each time. All over West Sussex, this kind of task makes up a real share of what we do.
On vessels moored at Littlehampton Marina, we frequently see issues caused by long-term shore power — we check for it on each visit. Working in Littlehampton means knowing the local marina contacts — useful for arranging access, lift-outs and contractor coordination. On older craft in and around Littlehampton, panel real estate is tight — we plan layouts to fit cleanly without compromising serviceability.
On the craft we look after throughout Littlehampton, 240V power on a narrowboat means a quality inverter. We install Victron Multiplus and Phoenix inverter/chargers for narrowboats in Littlehampton. Behind every dependable yacht electrical system is a lot of small decisions done correctly: cable size, termination, clipping, sealing, labelling, and testing. From Littlehampton Marina outwards throughout West Sussex, the method is the same. On yachts in and around Littlehampton Marina, this is a routine part of what we deliver.
Vessels in West Sussex regularly see year-round use, so durability matters more than show — we build for that. In and around Littlehampton, we regularly see legacy installs from multiple skippers stacked on top of each other — bringing them back to a coherent design is regular work. Tidal access in Littlehampton means visit timing matters — we plan in and around your berth's float window.
For skippers keeping a yacht at Littlehampton Marina, narrowboat roofs are perfect for solar. We fit rigid panels with Victron MPPT controllers to keep your batteries topped up on the cut near Littlehampton. Whether the job is a small problem diagnosis or a complete system rebuild, the same care goes into each wire termination and each cable run. It's spec practice for the work we carry out throughout Littlehampton.
The mix of berths around Littlehampton means we bring gear for both pontoon and swinging-mooring access. Craft based in Littlehampton are often used by multiple family members or charter crews — clearly labelled controls matter. Plenty of Littlehampton craft are used for cross-Channel passages — systems need to be trustworthy, not just functional.
Yes — we task on virtually any craft in Littlehampton, from small day-sailers to 30-metre yachts, sail or power, modern or classic. Get in touch via the contact form with the yacht's basics and we'll book a visit at your convenience in Littlehampton.
We fit LiFePO4 systems in Littlehampton with proper attention to BMS configuration, alternator regulation, and charger profile updates — not just dropping in cells and hoping. Get in touch via the contact form with the vessel's basics and we'll book a visit at your convenience in Littlehampton.
Of course — For Littlehampton skippers, we treat this as a planning conversation as much as a technical one — getting the right approach saves money down the line. Documentation — circuit diagrams, cable schedules, photographs — is provided as part of each install. It's part of our standing coverage throughout Littlehampton — no premium for being slightly off the main marinas. Send through the boat details and we'll come back with timing and a written quote.
Of course — For Littlehampton skippers, we treat this as a planning conversation as much as a technical one — getting the right approach saves money down the line. Documentation — circuit diagrams, cable schedules, photographs — is provided as part of each install. From Littlehampton Marina to the wider Littlehampton area, this is well within our normal remit. Drop a message with the vessel's age, type and current setup — we'll quote without needing a visit in plenty of cases.
Pricing is straightforward: free assessment in Littlehampton, written itemised quote, then work proceeds only with your sign-off. Nothing is added without your agreement. Get in touch with the basics — boat type, marina, what you're trying to achieve — and we'll take it from there.
Arun riverside berths are five minutes off the A259 — one of our quickest call-outs. Quotes are free; you only pay once you've agreed the scope.
Littlehampton is well within our normal coverage from the Lancing base on the A259 / A27. Send the boat details and we'll plan a visit at your convenience.