Boat breakers

[Capt. Clueless]

Do boat breakers exist? there must be 00's of boats that are not going to see the water again and I'm looking for interior fittings to either modify or adapt for my latest Guy Thompson project. Few interior lights on ebay etc, but does anybody know any yards who flog interior fittings etc.? ta.

 

[yoda]

The barge at Bursledon is the best place I know. The web site doesn't do it justice unless it has suddenly changed.

http://shop.chandlerybarge.com/about-us-1-w.asp

Yoda

 

[superheat6k]

Although still worth a stop, they have disposed of literally shed loads of junk the past couple of years, and sell as much new chandlery as old, but certainly still worth a visit.

www.chandlerybarge.com

 

[alahol2]

For interior fittings you would probably be better off looking for caravan breakers. There are several of those around.

 

[PCUK]

Coastal Rides often has top quality gear as production run ends from the big four.

 

[PeteCooper]

Saw this place on eBay :

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PROJECT-B...5917fa6&pid=100033&rk=3&rkt=8&sd=112205561753

 

[JumbleDuck]

Coastal Rides often has top quality gear as production run ends from the big four.

And before making any purchase their name is well worth searching for on the Motorboat Forum.

 

[savageseadog]

Lots of people in our club break boats

 

[JumbleDuck]

Saw this place on eBay :

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PROJECT-B...5917fa6&pid=100033&rk=3&rkt=8&sd=112205561753

There was a place in Dorset which claimed to buy any boat to break but which it seemed was more of a bedroom dream than an actual functioning business. I wonder if that listing is related.

OP, there is a fascinating boat junk yard, "Cornwall Boat Parts", at Penrhyn Wharf up the river from Falmouth. The opening hours are erratic, to put it mildly, and the service can be a little monosyllabic, but it's worth a visit if you are passing.

 

[superheat6k]

Coastal Rides often has top quality gear as production run ends from the big four.

And allegedly from prior threads on these fora some not so top quality gear too - buyer beware.

 

[fredrussell]

Andy Seedhouse at Woodbridge has a fair bit of 2nd hand stuff for sale. Also, do a search for a chap called Roy operating from a unit in Oulton Broad in Lowestoft - I can't remember the name of his business I'm afraid but he has an Aladdin's cave of nautical goodies. Perhaps someone else on here will know him...

 

[Kukri]

Andy Seedhouse at Woodbridge has a fair bit of 2nd hand stuff for sale. Also, do a search for a chap called Roy operating from a unit in Oulton Broad in Lowestoft - I can't remember the name of his business I'm afraid but he has an Aladdin's cave of nautical goodies. Perhaps someone else on here will know him...

I don't know him, but I was given his card by Martin Evans (surveyor) who recalled seeing a Taylor's stove there and duly picked it up for me (a very good deal!). Here we are:

Roy Marshall,
"Boat Bits and Pieces - Secondhand Items Bought and Sold"
Lowestoft Marina
South Elm Terrace
NR 33 9NQ

royboatbits@yahoo.co.ul
07575139123

 

[fredrussell]

Thats the fella. He's a great guy but be prepared to be told to "f*** off" when you commence with the haggling. Persevere - its just part of his unique selling technique.

 

[reginaldon]

Lots of people in our club break boats

Inadvertently?

 

[Kukri]

I once bought a Seagull Forty Plus from Andy Seedhouse...

... and it was a perfectly good one and served me for ten years.

 

[fisherman]

I think Boat Parts at Penryn has gone. Woods of Crediton?

 

[Capt. Clueless]

I bought our snapdragon from Andy Seedhouse. Good deal and both Andy and James were extremely helpful. I have already had stuff out of their second hand shed, but to find a "boat breakers yard" would be a dream come true.

 

[ripvan1]

And then of course there's always ------------------ http://www.boatbreakers.com/product-category/boat-parts/

 

[PaulRainbow]

With regard to Coastal Rides, i have made several purchases from the over the past few years, never had an issue with them.