Services
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March & Co Marine Ltd specialises in wooden boat construction, restoration, and high-quality marine finishing, working on traditional wooden vessels, classic yachts, and modern craft. Our services range from structural timber repairs, plank and frame work, and traditional joinery, through to professional varnish and marine paint systemsdesigned to protect and enhance vessels in demanding marine environments.
With a detailed understanding of timber behaviour, moisture movement, surface preparation, and marine coating systems, we deliver finishes that are not only visually exceptional but also durable, long-lasting, and fit for service at sea. Our experience spans conservation-led restoration projects, refits, and ongoing maintenance of both classic and contemporary boats.
March & Co Marine undertakes wooden boat restoration and marine finishing work along the South Coast and East Coast of England, covering the coastline from Southampton and the Solent, through Kent and the Thames Estuary, and north along the East Coast towards the Lincolnshire Coast. Our core operating area includes Hampshire, West Sussex, East Sussex, Kent, London and Greater London, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, and Hertfordshire.
This wide regional coverage allows us to carry out boatbuilding, restoration, and marine finishing services efficiently and cost-effectively, while maintaining the highest standards of workmanship and attention to detail.
Our Services
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We manage vessel refits and restorations from start to finish, coordinating all trades, schedules, and logistics to ensure projects are delivered on time and to budget. This approach combines technical knowledge with practical experience, giving clients confidence that complex works, including structural repairs and custom upgrades, are handled professionally and efficiently.
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We specialise in wooden boatbuilding, delivering new builds, restorations, and custom projects for classic and traditionally constructed vessels. Every project is carried out with hands-on expertise, combining traditional techniques with modern standards to ensure structural integrity, long-term durability, and attention to detail, while meeting each client’s unique requirements.
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Our marine finishing services include painting, varnishing, brightwork, and other surface treatments for yachts and small craft. Using specialist techniques and high-quality materials, we enhance the appearance, protect the structure, and maintain the value of each vessel, delivering results that are both durable and visually outstanding.
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Our vessel management services cover all aspects of day-to-day ownership, including maintenance oversight, crew coordination, operational support, and compliance. With hands-on experience and practical knowledge of how boats perform and age, we help owners maintain the value, safety, and performance of their vessels with confidence.
The Hamble One Design
Completed restoration of a 1901 Hamble One Design racing yacht, combining traditional boatbuilding techniques with modern best practices. The project included structural repairs, refinishing, and detailed attention to every aspect of the vessel, preserving its historic character while ensuring it is fully seaworthy and ready for continued use on the water.
Let’s Work TogetherIf you are considering a new boat build, refit, restoration, or marine refinishing programme, or require experienced marine project management, please get in touch to discuss your requirements. I provide practical, informed marine consultancy and project management services, supporting clients from initial concept and planning through to completion.
My approach combines traditional craftsmanship with clear communication, realistic scheduling, and accurate cost control, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and to a high professional standard. Whether managing a wooden boat restoration, classic yacht refit, or modern vessel upgrade, early consultation helps ensure the right technical and commercial approach is taken from the outset.
Initial discussions are always welcome and provide an opportunity to define scope, programme, and budget clearly before work begins.