Specialist RIB wiring expertise in Netley — waterproof installations, navigation electronics, and dependable power for rigid inflatable boats. Booking ahead in Netley or emergency response when you need it.
From our regular work near Netley moorings, we know that netley overlooks Southampton Water with views throughout to the Isle of Wight. We serve Netley craft owners with convenient yacht electrical work. It shapes the kind of job we do here each week.
From the vessels we attend in Netley, one thing's clear: rigid inflatable yachts face unique electrics challenges — everything must withstand constant spray and occasional submersion. We install yacht electronics, lighting, and power systems on RIBs in Netley using fully waterproof connections, sealed switches, and corrosion-resistant materials. From basic fishfinder fit-outs to complete rewires, every RIB gets the same qualified spec of job. All over Netley's waterfront and the moorings near Netley moorings, this comes up often. The Netley marine community is small enough that reputations get built one job at a time.
We treat marine electrics as a craft, not a checklist — and that shows in the longevity of the job we leave behind.
Lots of vessels Netley only float for part of the tide — we time our work to suit your access window.
We assume nothing on a first visit — meter readings before opinions, every time.
Production cruisers from the 1990s and early 2000s frequently need their original tinned-copper wiring revisited — corrosion creeps in.
Honesty about scope, timeline and cost is the foundation of how we task — no surprises, no padding.
For craft owners in and around Netley moorings and Hamble River (nearby), our job has been signed off by some of the most exacting surveyors on the South Coast — that bar shapes everything we do. We're contactable after the job is done — questions, follow-ups, and tweaks are all part of the support. We know the local chandleries, what's stocked, and what requires ordering — saves time on each job.
On Hampshire-based boats in and around Netley moorings, chartplotters, fishfinders, VHF radios — all fitted with waterproof connections and sealed cable entries designed to handle the wet RIB environment. Solid yacht electrical job isn't just about getting things working — it's about making sure they keep working through every season, every passage, and each winter lay-up. From Netley moorings outwards throughout Hampshire, the method is the same. That's a recurring theme on the vessels we attend in Netley.
Plenty of yachts berthed at Netley moorings are kept on the water year-round, so winter resilience is part of the brief. Tidal access in Netley means visit timing matters — we plan in and around your berth's float window. Yachts in Hampshire regularly see year-round use, so durability matters more than show — we build for that.
On craft in Netley, navigation lights, deck floods, underwater lights — all IP67+ rated and professionally fitted for maximum brightness and longevity on your RIB. Our default is to over-engineer slightly — yachts punish marginal design choices over time. It's something we see regularly on Netley-based yachts.
Working in Netley means knowing the local marina contacts — useful for arranging access, lift-outs and contractor coordination. In Hampshire the local cruising grounds reward reliable electrics — we build with cross-Channel and Solent passages in mind. In Hampshire we see a lot of older fibreglass cruisers being upgraded — this kind of work is bread and butter for us.
Across Netley's berths, dual battery setups, smart chargers, and compact lithium options for RIBs that need trustworthy starting and electronics power. Boat sparks isn't an offshoot of domestic — the materials, methods and specifications are different from the ground up. On the Netley moorings pontoons in particular, that's how we handle it. For Netley skippers, this is a regular consideration.
In Hampshire, older yachts commonly need shore-power setups brought up to current specifications — we handle the certification too. For Netley owners, after-care matters — we stay reachable for follow-up questions and small adjustments. Yachts kept at Netley moorings face the usual coastal challenges — UV, salt and the occasional knock — we build for it.
Working in Netley routinely, automatic bilge pumps, kill switches, navigation lights — all safety-critical electrics fitted to survey specifications. We treat boat electrics as a craft, not a checklist — and that shows in the longevity of the task we leave behind. Across Hampshire, this kind of task makes up a real share of what we do.
On craft moored at Netley moorings, we frequently see issues caused by long-term shore power — we check for it on each visit. Vessels based in Netley are regularly used by multiple family members or charter crews — clearly labelled controls matter. The mix of berths near Netley means we bring kit for both pontoon and swinging-mooring access.
Certainly — 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. All task is signed off with a written test certificate suitable for insurance and survey purposes. In Netley specifically, we handle this kind of request frequently. Get in touch via the contact form with the craft's basics and we'll book a visit at your convenience in Netley.
The simple answer is yes — Every job we take on in Netley is approached the same way: assess properly, quote in writing, do the task to boat benchmarks, and document what's been done. Fuse coordination, conductor sizing and terminal ratings are all checked against the load they'll actually see. It's part of our standing coverage across Netley — no premium for being slightly off the main marinas. Drop a message with the craft's age, type and current setup — we'll quote without needing a visit in plenty of cases.
Definitely — All over the vessels we work on in Hampshire, our typical recommendation depends on usage patterns, budget, and how long you intend to keep the craft. Where AC and DC systems share space, we maintain proper separation and clearly distinct cable colours. Owners moored anywhere in Netley or the surrounding Hampshire coast can expect the same response. Drop us a line with the vessel make, model, and current setup and we'll come back with a clear answer.
Certainly — Throughout the vessels we task on in Hampshire, our typical recommendation depends on usage patterns, budget, and how long you intend to keep the craft. All work is signed off with a written test certificate suitable for insurance and survey purposes. If your boat is berthed in Netley or anywhere along the Hampshire coast, we can help. Send a couple of photos of the existing installation and we'll come back with options and pricing.
Yes — Every job we take on in Netley is approached the same way: assess properly, quote in writing, do the work to yacht standards, and document what's been done. Boat-grade tinned cable, properly sized fuses, and labelled terminations are standard on every job. For vessels around Netley moorings, this is routine work for us. Drop us a line with the vessel make, model, and current setup and we'll come back with a clear answer.
Free assessment at your berth, written itemised quote, work to current marine standards.
If you're keeping a boat at any of the Netley berths and want a marine electrician who treats the work as a craft rather than a checklist, get in touch — we'll come and look, then quote in writing.