Specialist yacht electrician serving Shoreham — precision installations for discerning yacht owners. Free quote, written scope, no surprises — all over Shoreham.
Throughout Shoreham and the surrounding West Sussex coast, shoreham-by-Sea is a hub for both commercial and leisure boating. We routinely task at Lady Bee Marina and all over Shoreham Port, offering everything from basic electrical fixes to advanced Victron energy setup fit-outs. That's the working environment we know inside out.
For yacht skippers in and around Shoreham Port, here's what matters: yachts demand a higher level of electrical job. Complex AC/DC systems, sensitive electronics, and the corrosive yacht environment require specialist skills. We bring exactly that to every yacht in Shoreham. Throughout Shoreham's waterfront and the moorings near Shoreham Port, this comes up regularly. That principle shapes how we task on each boat we attend in Shoreham.
Yacht electrics live a hard life — salt, vibration, damp and constant cycling — so the specifications we work to are higher than anything you'd find in a domestic setting.
Lock cycles, swing-bridges and harbour office hours are all part of how we plan a working day on this stretch.
We assume nothing on a first visit — meter readings before opinions, every time.
A good number of boats Shoreham are skipper-fitted refits, where wiring systems have grown organically — we help bring them back to a coherent design.
Craft live with their wiring for decades — every decision we make is judged against that timescale.
For craft owners around Shoreham Port and Lady Bee Marina, we task to BSS and ISO boat benchmarks on each job, which protects your insurance position as well as your yacht. If a job requires a part on order, we'll task around it so other items aren't delayed waiting on one delivery. We know the local chandleries, what's stocked, and what requires ordering — saves time on each job.
For Shoreham-based owners, from 12V DC circuits to 240V AC shore power systems, we design and install complete yacht electrics systems. Each fitting follows best practice for safety, reliability, and ease of maintenance. 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 in and around Shoreham Port have come to expect that as the baseline. That approach has paid off on dozens of boats throughout Shoreham.
The mix of berths around Shoreham means we bring gear for both pontoon and swinging-mooring access. On older boats near Shoreham, panel real estate is tight — we plan layouts to fit cleanly without compromising serviceability. In West Sussex, older craft commonly need shore-power systems brought up to current specifications — we handle the certification too.
In Shoreham specifically, we're Victron dealers and specialists. Multiplus inverter/chargers, Cerbo GX monitoring, SmartSolar MPPT controllers — we design and commission full Victron systems for yachts in Shoreham. Craft 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 how we deliver consistent results around Shoreham Port.
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 means knowing the local marina contacts — useful for arranging access, lift-outs and contractor coordination. Vessels based in Shoreham are frequently used by multiple family members or charter crews — clearly labelled controls matter.
On the West Sussex coast around Shoreham, raymarine, B&G, Garmin, Simrad — we install and integrate all major brands. NMEA 2000 networks, autopilot setups, and radar fittings for yachts based in Shoreham. The difference between a quick sort and a proper yacht repair shows up two seasons down the line — we build for the long term. From Shoreham Port outwards across West Sussex, the method is the same. That's a recurring theme on the craft we attend in Shoreham.
Vessels kept at Shoreham Port face the usual coastal challenges — UV, salt and the occasional knock — we build for it. Tidal access in Shoreham means visit timing matters — we plan near your berth's float window. Skippers in Shoreham typically value reliability over flash — that aligns with how we approach each job.
From day-to-day work in Shoreham, planning to buy a yacht near Shoreham? Our careful electrical survey checks each system, identifies hidden issues, and gives you the full picture before you commit. Yacht electrics live a hard life — salt, vibration, damp and constant cycling — so the specifications we work to are higher than anything you'd find in a domestic setting. It's something we see often on Shoreham-based craft.
Lots of craft berthed at Shoreham Port are kept on the water year-round, so winter resilience is part of the brief. For Shoreham skippers, after-care matters — we stay reachable for follow-up questions and small adjustments. Craft in West Sussex frequently see year-round use, so durability matters more than show — we build for that.
Short answer: yes. For Shoreham-based boats, we factor in how the yacht's used — coastal hops, cross-Channel passages, or liveaboard — because that changes the right specification. Cable runs are double-clipped, protected from chafe, and routed away from heat sources as level. From the Shoreham Port pontoons outward, this is well within our normal working area. Get in touch with the basics — yacht type, marina, what you're trying to achieve — and we'll take it from there.
Certainly — For Shoreham-based boats, we factor in how the yacht's used — coastal hops, cross-Channel passages, or liveaboard — because that changes the right specification. All task is signed off with a written test certificate suitable for insurance and survey purposes. In Shoreham specifically, we handle this kind of request frequently. Best thing is to send a few photos and the yacht details — we can usually quote remotely from that.
If your yacht is floating (or drying) somewhere in Shoreham, we can almost certainly attend. We work on sail, power, narrowboat and commercial craft. Best thing is to send a few photos and the yacht details — we can usually quote remotely from that.
Yes — For Shoreham owners, we treat this as a planning conversation as much as a technical one — getting the right approach saves money down the line. Yacht-grade tinned cable, properly sized fuses, and labelled terminations are level on every job. Yachts kept near Shoreham Port get this kind of attention as part of our normal weekly route. Drop us a line with the craft make, model, and current setup and we'll come back with a clear answer.
Of course — For Shoreham 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. Vessel owners across West Sussex ask us this often — and the answer is the same: yes, it's part of what we do. Get in touch with the basics — boat type, marina, what you're trying to achieve — and we'll take it from there.
Lady Bee and Shoreham Port are effectively on our doorstep from the BN15 base. Quotes are free; you only pay once you've agreed the scope.
Shoreham 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.