Boat Showrooms Ltd appear to be in Liquidation

[admillington]

Heard a rumour and on checking they appear to be in liquidation. Sorry for the staff just before Christmas and I hope they can find something soon.

 

[Piers]

I can confirm they went into liquidation in the middle of November and ceased trading. At the same time, Fleming Yachts Europe Ltd has started, with a mix of some of the orignal staff which handled Flemings from Boatshowrooms a few years ago (such as David Miles), plus some staff which have recently left Boatshowrooms.

They can be reached at,

Fleming Yachts Europe Ltd
Building 2
Shamrock Quay Marina
William Street
Southampton
Hampshire
SO14 5QL
UK

Office telephone number +44 (0) 2380 337289

 

[Deleted User YDKXO]

I can confirm they went into liquidation in the middle of November and ceased trading. At the same time, Fleming Yachts Europe Ltd has started, with a mix of some of the orignal staff which handled Flemings from Boatshowrooms a few years ago (such as David Miles), plus some staff which have recently left Boatshowrooms.

They can be reached at,

Fleming Yachts Europe Ltd
Building 2
Shamrock Quay Marina
William Street
Southampton
Hampshire
SO14 5QL
UK

Office telephone number +44 (0) 2380 337289

Seems strange that their website http://www.boatshowrooms.com/ is still up and running with references to their stand at LIBS or is this Boat Showrooms (Phoenix rising from the Ashes) 2009 Ltd?

 

[Adrianwool]

Just checked Companies House website

Boat Showrooms Ltd (company number 00928547), formerly Harlyford Marine to 2004 is apparently in Voluntary Creditors Liquidation from 03/12/2009. It has an insolvency practioner in charge Elwell Watchorn & Saxton LLP appointed from 03/12/09 as well.

I too visited the Boatshowrooms website, where everything appears as normal, so puzzling!.

 

[Phill]

I think the Harleyford based sales office became part of Espar early last year.

Hopefully that office remains unaffected, as I've always been very happy whilst dealing with Mark Pearce and his team.

 

[pks1702]

A real shame.

Bought our boat from them 3 years ago and can't speak highly enough of the service we received both during the purchase and after with some recall work.

Karl Farrant was a pleasure to deal with and is now the UK agent for Corvette

http://www.karlfarrantmarinesales.com/

Tempting combination!

 

[Piers]

Karl Farrant was a pleasure to deal with and is now the UK agent for Corvette

http://www.karlfarrantmarinesales.com/

Interesting indeed, especially when you consider Fleming bought the mould for the Corvette 32! Fleming is extending the 32 to a 34....

 

[pks1702]

Quite right Piers

http://europeanmarineservices.blogspot.com/2009/08/uk-fleming-managers-acquire-corvette.html

http://www.corvettemarine.co.uk/news.html

It appears all UK sales are going through Karl wjo I know in his time as BS was a great fan of the Corvette,

I have always had a hankering after one as they seem to be voluminous and a 340 with Fleming build quality sounds an interesting prospect.

 

[Gavin]

Hi Piers, I think the answer is that the Hamble "branch" (Boat Showrooms Ltd) has ceased trading and gone into liquidation. The Shepperton Marina "branch" is however still trading - we had our boat listed for sale with BSL and in October received a letter and novation agreement transferring the brokerage ageement to Shepperton Marina Ltd (trading as Boat Showrooms)... seems to answer the above questions.

The other question is whether Boat Showrooms still push the Grand Banks franchise - haven't seen a GB at a Boat Show for ages.