Solent Boat Works

Here at SBW we like nothing more than getting stuck into a good bit of damage, just like this Elite has unfortunatly suffered, this is a snapshot of how we go about putting her back together, from grinding out the damaged laminate, to laminating & fairing in the shape. It's now onto the gel works & finishing, further pics to follow....

Last week we really did have to do this to a 300....

Are you looking for a part time job....
Solent Boatworks are looking for someone keen & reliable to join our team on a flexible, part time basis
We are after an assistant to help with a varied set of tasks from general cleaning & maintenance to helping with boat building & repairs as required
... This is initially a temporary role but has the potential to turn into something more permanent for the right person
To register your interest & find out more, drop us an email with a little info about yourself & details of how to contact you....
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Day 2 at the RYA dinghy show, why not come along & meet the Flying Mantis...

A few long days have ensured the Flying mantis will make it to London this weekend...

First trip out today for the mini port electric ships new pirate ship, storming east head in the sun....arghhhh....

Why not pop along to stand B60 to meet the recently hatched 'Flying Mantis....

Superyacht Tenders and Toys have some fantastic products available, now including the Flying Mantis...

Whilst we hatch a 'flying mantis' in workshop 1, in workshop 2 we are busy with plug works, to then build a mould tool to produce a ring moulding for the mini port electric ships guys new pirate launch...arghhhhh....

The latest 'flying mantis' deck released & ready to join...

...this little trophy arrived today & is sat on my desk....the Flying Mantis, built by SBW has won 'dinghy of the year' in the British yachting awards 2018...we are delighted to be a part of such a great project....the next mantis is in production & due to hatch very soon...

a short journey through moulding & production of the first demo pirate ship for Miniport Electric Ships

Arghhhh....

Great to see the flying mantis up for an award...

One of several project underway at the mo here at SBW, tooling for seating in this 16ft launch...plug works completed & all ready to gel & laminate the mould tools...

As new road base available for sale, used for around 100 miles only, trolley design changes to our foiler means this is surplus to requirements...£500 inc vat... Give the office a call to view... 02392 461215

...a little snapshot of a recent D One repair