Welcome to Richardsons Yacht Services Ltd.

 

Isle of Wight Boat Builders, Chandlery, Repairs and Re-fits

Established in 1988 in Yarmouth as Richardsons Boatbuilders we are a family run business building and servicing yachts.  We operate from 2 sites –  Island Harbour marina on the River Medina and Thetis Wharf in Cowes. Our range of services include slipping, boatbuilding, repairs, maintenance, marine engineering and chandlery. We offer boat owners a “one stop” facility for all craft to 50 tons at our Island Harbour site and at our Cowes site we offer marine engineering, chandlery and storage for smaller boats on their own trailers.

Island Harbour

Our purpose-built Island Harbour facility is equipped to handle a wide range of vessels and marine requirements. Facilities include:

  • Modern, purpose-built boatshed
  • 50-tonne Travelift
  • 20-tonne boat mover
  • 10-tonne mobile crane
  • Forklift
  • Extensive chandlery
  • Storage ashore (charges apply to Island Harbour)
  • Hire of large, medium and small boat cradles

We also supply a range of Perspex, Hygienic Wall Boarding and Polycarbonate, with Perspex available either cut to size or as full sheets.

Thetis Wharf, Cowes

Our Cowes facility is equipped to handle a wide range of marine engineering. Facilities include:

  • Well-equipped marine engineering workshop
  • Forklift
  • 72-foot pontoon for customers to moor up on whilst using our chandlery or for overnight mooring *(pre booking only)
  • Storage for smaller boats on their own trailers
  • Extensive chandlery

Experience you can rely on

While our facilities and equipment continue to evolve, our greatest asset remains our conscientious and dedicated team of skilled craftsmen and marine specialists. Their experience, attention to detail and commitment to quality underpin everything we do..

From routine maintenance and repairs to major boatbuilding projects and marine engineering, Richardson Yacht Services provides the expertise, facilities and personal service to keep you and your boat moving.

 

For a full list of our services click here, or follow the link below.

Our Services

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We offer a complete range of professional marine services on site. Our aim is to provide the boat owner a one-stop service using our own team of highly skilled craftsmen.

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Our Team

Our specialist team of marine engineers and experienced professional craftsmen and our comprehensive facilities enable us to deliver high standards.

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Contact Us

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If you have any enquiries about any aspect of the service that we offer please contact us. For Boatyard Services, Chandlery, Service, Repairs or other enquiries…

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Full facilities include modern purpose-built boatsheds, 50 ton travel hoist, 20 ton boat mover, 10 ton mobile crane, forklift plus our recently expanded & well stocked Chandlery. Not forgetting, of course, our most important asset, our team of dedicated craftsmen.

Reviews

Hear what our customer’s have to say……

“First class installation of my bowthruster, we are delighted”
Paul – 4th November 2021
“Your quality engineer support is why we return to Richardsons”
Christopher – 1st November 2021
A big thanks to your team for getting my pulpit fixed so quickly, which was very much appreciated.  The welder did an outstanding job and it dropped into the holes without any persuasion, a great relief”
Tony – 27th August 2021
Thanks to you and your brilliant team for the lift of my boat. A serious example to all others in the best of customer service”
Jonathan – 2nd July 2021
“Thank you all for helping me yesterday. Quick, friendly and efficient office team, who managed to get the engineer to my boat within an hour to fix the oil problems. Top class, professional service, as usual. Thank you.”
Adrian – 1st May 2021

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