Recommended Suppliers

Recommended Suppliers

CompanyLocationContactCommentPhone No. Fax No.
Web site & e-mail
Boat Repairs, General Servicing and General Engineering
Broom Boats LtdBrundall
Norwich
NR13 5PX
 T  01603 712 334
F  01603 714 803
www.broomboats.com
Forge Hill Eng LtdAshgrove Ind Est
Dun Laoghaire
Co Dublin
 General engineering and mechanical repairsT  1 284 3688forgrhilleng@eircom.net
     
Boat Surveys & Boat Safety Inspection
Ray BurgessReading
Berks
RG5 3QS
Ray BurgessBSS Inspector operating
mainly in the Thames Valley
T 01189 666 487
ray.burgess@btinternet.com
East cost surveyorWoodbridge
Suffolk
IP12 1QY
Kevin PiperMarine surveyorT  01394 386 712
Chandlery
Baseline Marine
Products Ltd
Segensworth
Fareham
Hants
PO15 5SX
 Concentrates on stainless steel
rigging, fittings and hood fittings.
T  01489 576 349
F  01489 578 835
www.baselinehardware.co.uk
baseline.marine@btinternet.com
Force FourChalford
Glos
GL6 8NX
 Mail order sales via catalogue plus
stores in Bristol, Lymington and
Poole
T  0845 130 0710
F  0845 130 0720
www.force4.co.uk
sales@force4.co.uk
Gael Force MarineInverness
Scotland
IV3 8DH
 Mail order catalogue claiming 12,000
items
T  01463 229 400
www.gaelforce.net
sales@gaelforcemarine.co.uk
Mail SpeedWarrington
WA1 4SH
 Mail order sales via catalogue plus
stores in Burnham on Crouch,
Southsea and Warrington.
T  0870 118 2628
F  0845 658 0475
www.mailspeedmarine.com
sales@mailspeedmarine.com
M.E.C.Wargrave
Berks
Bill LampardGeneral chandlery and stockist and
distributor for Vetus,Mastervolt, Teleflex
and Centriflex couplings.
Operates mail order.
T  0118 940 1141
F  0118 940 1142
vetus@mecmarine.co.uk
Port Solent
Superstore
Portsmouth
Hants
PO6 4TR
 General chandlery and clothing store.
Operates mail order.
T  02392 219 433
www.marinesuperstore.com
Diving and Underwater Recovery
Marine WindowsCaversham
Reading
Berks
RG4 8EX
Paul HughesProvides underwater recovery and prop
clearing service in addition to marine window manufacture and refurbishment.
T  0118 948 2664
M  07836 250 219
Electrics
Adverc BM LtdWolverhampton
West Midlands
WV3 7LG
 Alternator controllers and battery
management systems
T  01902 380 494
F  01902 380 435
www.techsales@adverc.co.uk
techsales@adverc.co.uk
Energy SolutionsRochester
Kent
ME2 4NS
Dave ClarkeSupplier of Victron energy products, inverters
battery chargers etc.
T  01634 290 772
www.energy-solutions.co.uk
Francis Searchlights LtdBolton
Lancs
BL2 2HJ
 Spot and searchlight manufacturer. Parts still available for searchlights fitted to early BroomsT  01204 558 960
F  01204 558 979
www.francis.co.uk
sales@francis.co.uk
Maplin Electronics UkBarnsley
S73 0BR
 Wide range of electronic and electrical componentsT  0870 429 6000
F  0870 429 6001
www.maplin.co.uk
Nealine Electric Motor Co.Marton
Nr. Rugby
CV23 9RX
John NealeRepairer of all types of windscreen wiper motors and manufactures wiper blades and arms.T  01926 633 256
RS Components LtdWeldon
Corby
NN17 9RS
 Wide range of electronic and electrical components with an excellent next day delivery service. T  01536 201 201
F  91536 201 501
www.rswww.com
Electronics
Raymarine PlcPortsmouth
Hants
PO6 3TD
 Service department found to be very helpfulT  023 9269 3611
F  023 9269 4642
www.raymarine.com
sales.info@raymarine.com
Precision Navigation LtdBrantham
Suffolk
CO11 1PW
 Yeoman Plotter manufacturerT  01473 327 813
F  01473 326 859
www.precisionnavigation.co.uk
sales@precisionnavigation.co.uk
The Service CentreWareham
Dorset
BH20 4DY
 Service organisation specialising only in the repair of marine electronics. No sales of new equipment. Very fair method of producing quotation, ie small fee to investigate fault which is refundable if quote is accepted.T  01929 554 503
www.theservice centre.eu
website@theservicecentre.eu
Engine Spares, Heat Exchangers and associated equipment (see also Mermaid, Perkins, Volvo and Yanmar pages
A.S.A.P.Beccles
Suffolk
NR3 7TD
 Mail order supplier of wide range of engine spares, gearboxes, and associated equipment.Discounts available to BOC club members when quoting Customer No. 85B2200 and Customer Code 1AFYT  0845 1300 870
F  0800 3162 727
www.asap-supplies.com
email@asap-supplies.com
E.J. Bowman LtdBirmingham
B6 4AP
John WhittakerHeat exchanger manufacturer who states there is no problem providing replacement cores for the older Perkins engines.T  0121 359 5401
F  0121 359 7495
www.ejbowman.co.uk
infor@ejbowman.co.uk
Lancing MarinePortslade
Sussex
BN41 1XY
Mike BellamyProvides comprehensive marinising service and ancillary parts. for most marine engines, gearboxes and stern gear. Will fabricate parts to orderT  01273 410 025
F  01273 430 290
www.lancingmarine.com
data@lancingmarine.com
Fibreglass (GRP) Materials
C.F.S.Redruth
Cornwall
 Mail order supplier of comprehensive range of GRP (polyester and epoxy) materials. Useful cataloque/instruction brochureT  01209 821 028
F  01209 822 191
www.cfsnet.co.uk
sales@cfsnet.co.uk
Fires Extinguishers
Firemaster Extinguishers LtdHither Green
London
SE13 6QB
 Manufacturer of extinguishers for marine applicationsT  020 8852 8585
F  020 9297 8020
www.firemaster.co.uk
info@firemaster.co.uk
Marine Fire Safety LtdChaldon
Surrey
CR3 5BG
 Supplier of extinguisher and aerosol systems designed to replace halonT  01737 642 375
www.marinefiresafety.co.uk
Sea-Fire Europe LtdFareham
Hants
PO15 5RU
 Supplier of extinguisher and gaseous vapour systems designed to replace halonT  01329 847 225
F  01329 847 226
euroinfo@SEA-FIRE.com
Fuel and Lubrication
Allerton EngineeringLowestoftSuffolkRichard AllertonFuel tank cleaningT  01502 537 870
M  07786 000 311
Speciality Lubrication Chris BatesProvides advice on all aspects of lubricationT  0115 982 000 22
speclub@innotts.co.uk
Gauges and Instrumentation
Churchill Controls ltdUnit 2
Station Ind. Est
Wokingham
 
Phil MastersOriginal supplier of water and fuel gauges as fitted to the CrownT  01189 892 200
phil.masters@churchill-controls.co.uk
Speedy Cables (London) LtdAbercrave
Swansea
SA9 1SQ
 Supplier and repairer of instruments, gauges, sensors tacho drive cables and control cables.T  01639 732 213
F  01639 732 238
www.speedycables.com
Speedograph  Richfield Ltd.Nottingham
NG5 7JR
 Gauge and instrument repairerT  0115 926 4235
Heating
Colchester Fuel Injection Ltd.Colchester,
CO2 8HT
 Very helpful supplier of individual components for Eberspacher heatersT  01206 862049www.colfuel.co.uk
Keto Technical Marine Products Ltd Toby HagueSupplier of Webasto heatersT  01402 715 171
info@ketogroup.com
Eberspacher UK LtdRingwood
Hants
BH24 3PB
 Diesel fired air and water heatersT  01425 480 151
F  01425 480 152
www.espar.com
Hoods, Headlinings and Upholstery
     
Wilsons of Kinver LtdMill Lane
Kinver
West Midlands
DY7 6LH
Ian WilsonService includes hoods, upholstery, curtains, cushions etc. Covers area north to Manchester, east to Peterborough, south to Thames and west to Bristol.T  01384 872 983
F  01384 877 200
www.wilsonsofkinver.co.uk
sales@wilsonsofkinver.co.uk
Marine Engineering (sea also Mermaid, Perkins, Volvo and Yanmar)
John BlakeMoleford
Oxon
OX10 9HR
John BlakeFreelance marine engineer operating mainly along the Thames and South CoastT  01491 652 247
M  07802 710 933
john@johnblake.idps.co.uk
Ramsgate Marine Services Ltd17 Military Rd
Ramsgate
CT11 9LG
Richard or SteveMarine mechanical and electrical engineersT  01843 586 172
F  01843 586 845
info@ramsgatemarine.co.uk
Metal Finishing (Anodising, Chrome Plating and Electro Polishing
Able Metal Finishing LtdFeltham
Middx
John JoinerChrome plating and stainless steel electro polishingT  0208 570 5701
F  0208 570 5706
enquires@ablemetalfinishing.co.uk
Malden Plating LtdMitcham
Surrey
CR4 4NB
Garry MackeyAluminium polisher and anodising to marine standardsT  0208 640 1272
F  0208 640 1372
www.maldenplating.co.uk
Southern Polishers LtdRomsey
Hants
SO51 0HA
VinceStainless steel polishersT  01794 830 085
www.southernpolishers.co.uk
sps.ltd@btinternet.com
Navigation, Charts, Almanacs and Pilot Books
Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson LtdHuntingdon
Cams
PE17 4BT
Ian
Rippington
Charts and Pilot BooksT  01480 26 114
F  01480 496 109
i.rippington@imray.com
Kelvin Hughes LtdSouthampton
Hants
SO15 2ED
Mike KerrAdmiralty charts, pilot books and other nautical publicationsT  02380 634 911
F  02380 330 014
southampton@kelvinhughes.co.uk
UK Hydrographic Office  Admiralty charts and leisure folio chartsT  01823 337 900
www.ukho.gov.uk
Official Organisations (Initial point of contact)
Boat Safety Scheme   T  01933 201 337
www.boatsafetyscheme.com
British Waterways   T  01923 226 422
www.british-waterways.org
Broads Authority   T  01803 610 734
www.broads-authority.gov.uk
Environmental Agency   T  08708506 506
www.environmental-agency.gov.uk
HM Revenue and Customs   T  0845 010 9000
www.hmrc.gov.uk
Maritime and Coastguard AgencyCardiff
CF24 5JW
 (1)  General enquires
(2)  Registry of Shipping & Seamen for
boat registration
T(1)  023 6032 9100
T(2)  029 2044 8800
F(2)  029 2044 8820
www..mcga.gov.uk
Met Office   T  0870 900 0100
www.meto.gov.uk
Port of London Authority  Provides useful information pack (FOC) for leisure boating on tidal ThamesT  020 7743 7900
F  020 7743 7999
www.potoflondon.co.uk
Radio Licensing   T  020 7981 3087
www.ofcom.org.uk
R.N.L.I. Sea Check   T  0800 328 0600
www.rnli.org.uk
Plumbing, Sanitary Fittings and Equipment
Cleghorne Waring & Co (Pumps) LtdLetchworth
Herts
SG6 1EZ
 Wide range of marine pumps and associated equipment for most applicationsT  01462 480 380
F  01462 482 422
www.cleghorne.co.uk
mail@cleghorne.co.uk

Eddie Gilmore 
28 Springvale Rd
Ballywater
BT22 2RS
 Very conversant with old style Whale pumps. Holds large qty, sparesT 07707 030 573
 
Lee Sanitation LtdFenny Compton
Worcs
CV47 2FE
 Specialist provider of marine sanitation equipment and systems

Technical help line
T  01295 770 000
F  01295 770 022
www.leesan.com
T  0870 766 9507
Propellors, Stern Gear, Rope cutters and associated equipment
Ambassador MarineHursley
Wichester
SO21 2JJ
 Manufacturer of “Stripper” shaft rope cutters wiith serrated teethT  01962 775 405
F  01962 775 250
www.ropestripper.com
sales@RopeStripper.com
Multigrind Services LtdHarefield Rd
Rickmansworth
WD3 1PG
Steve WordallPrecision engineers and machinists with shaft straightening facilitiesT  01923 721 011
F  01923 777 915
www.multigrind.co.uk
steve@multiigrind.co.uk
T Norris LtdIsleworth
Middx
TW7 5ER
 Marine engineers and manufacturers of stern gear plus wide range of installation equipment.
Provide propeller repair service.
T  0208 560 3453
F  0208 569 7446
www.tnorrismarine.co.uk
sales@tnorrismarine.co.uk
Steel Development PropellorsMerton
London
SW18 5JQ
 Manufacture propellers and provide specialist repair serviceT  02088747059
F  0208877 9537
www.steeldevelopments.co.uk
Wilman Marine Engineering LtdFeltham
Middx
TW13 7DR
Martin Evans or
Paul Harding
From gearbox flange backwards, a complete propeller, shaft and associated fitting manufacturing service including a bronze casting facility.
Provide propeller repair service
T  0208 890 4000
F  0208 751 4128
M 0798 524 6222
www.wilmanuniversal.com
wilmanuniversal@msn.com
Rubbing Strakes and Rubber/PVC Trim
Hills RubberReading
Berks
 Supplier of rubber hoses, gaskets and sheet materials. Manufacture non standard gaskets and seals to order.T  0118 958 0535
F  0118 950 3083
www.hillsrubber.co.uk
hillsrubber@hotmail.com
Wilks (Rubber) Mfgs Co LtdTolesbury
Essex
CM9 8RY
 Suppliers of aluminium and pvc rubbing strakes, rubber and pvc trim and simulated teak decking.
Provide BOC members with 10% discount on all products
T  01621 869 609
F  01621 868 863
www.wilks.co.uk
info@wilks.co.uk
Stainless SteelDeck and Hood Fittings
Baseline Marine Products LtdFareham
Hants
PO15 5SX
 Stainless steel rigging fittings and hood fittings.T  01489 576 349
F  01489 578 835
www.baselinehardware.co.uk
baseline.marine@btinternet.com
Soft Furnishings and Upholstery
See Wilsons under Hoods, Headlinings and Upholstery    
Timber, Marine Ply and Veneers
Robbins TimberAston Vale
Bristol
BS3 2UN
 Supplier of hardwoods, marine ply and related timer products. Provide a cutting and mail order serviceT  0117 963 3136
F  0117 963 7927
www.robbins.co.uk
timber@robbins.co.uk
Turbochargers
B.T.N. TurboUxbridge
Middx
UB8 2RP
 Turbo re-manufacturer, but normally will only deal through the trade but will supply to private individuals if the old unit is exchanged at time of purchase.T  01895 466 666
F  01895 466 667
www.btnturbo.com
sales@btnturbo.com
Turbo Developments & EngineeringBrentford
Middx
TW8 9NB
George or AnitaTurbo re-manufacturerT  0208 560 3927
F  0208 560 3927
M  07860 449 827
sales@turbodevelopments.co.uk
Windows, Windscreens and Hatches
Marine WindowsCaversham
Reading
RG4 8EX
Paul HughesProvides marine window repair and replacement service and manufactures new windows  to customer order.T  0118 948 2664
M  07955 068 028
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